The cheapest and fastest coaches from Vienna International Airport to Budapest
Cheapest price
£18
Average price
£24
Fastest journey
2 h 30 m
Average duration
2 h 36 m
Buses per day
29
Distance
198 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Vienna International Airport to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vienna International Airport to Budapest will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £18.
Of the 29 buses that leave Vienna International Airport for Budapest every day 25 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 198 km distance in an average of 2 h 36 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
(Vienna -> Bratislava) · (Prague -> Budapest)23:256h40Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal6:05Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar£181One-way1 change
(Vienna -> Bratislava) · (Prague -> Budapest)23:256h20Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal5:45Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás£181One-way1 change
(Vienna -> Bratislava) · (Prague -> Budapest)11:254h50Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal16:15Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás£191One-way1 change
(Vienna -> Bratislava) · (Prague -> Budapest)11:255h10Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal16:35Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar£191One-way1 change
FlixBus21:152h35Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal23:50Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás£231One-way0 changes
FlixBus12:102h30Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal14:40Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás£241One-way0 changes
FlixBus21:152h35Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal23:50Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás£231One-way0 changes
FlixBus17:402h35Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal20:15Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás£231One-way0 changes
FlixBus20:302h40Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal23:10Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar£231One-way0 changes
FlixBus15:102h40Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal17:50Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás£241One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Vienna International Airport to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna International Airport to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a flight costs an average of £129.
Distance: 198 km
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3h 29m Average total duration 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 40m Average total duration 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Vienna International Airport to Budapest bus times
The table below shows live departures for Vienna International Airport to Budapest coaches for tomorrow, Wednesday 15 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 0:50 Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 2h45 | 3:35 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:35 Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 2h40 | 8:15 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:35 Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 3h00 | 8:35 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:50 Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 3h00 | 8:50 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:50 Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 2h40 | 8:30 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:50 Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 3h25 | 9:15 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:15 Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 3h35 | 9:50 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:50 Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 2h50 | 9:40 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
(Vienna -> Bratislava) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 9:25 Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 4h50 | 14:15 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
(Vienna -> Bratislava) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 9:25 Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 5h10 | 14:35 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 9:40 Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 2h50 | 12:30 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:10 Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 2h30 | 12:40 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:10 Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 2h45 | 12:55 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:10 Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 3h25 | 13:35 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:10 Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 2h51 | 14:01 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:10 Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 3h25 | 14:35 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:10 Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 2h40 | 15:50 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:10 Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 3h00 | 16:10 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:40 Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 2h51 | 16:31 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:40 Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 3h25 | 17:05 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:40 Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 2h35 | 18:15 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:40 Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 3h00 | 18:40 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:30 Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 2h40 | 21:10 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:15 Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 2h35 | 21:50 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:15 Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 2h50 | 22:05 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
(Vienna -> Bratislava) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 21:25 Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 6h40 | 4:05 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
(Vienna -> Bratislava) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 21:25 Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 6h20 | 3:45 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Vienna International Airport to Budapest
Buses from Vienna International Airport to Budapest run on average 25 times per day, taking around 2h 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.
There are 21 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 06:35, the last at 22:25. The fastest coach covers the 198 km distance in 2h 35m.
Distance 198 km |
Average bus duration 2h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Buses per day 25 |
Direct buses 21 |
Fastest bus 2h 35m |
First bus 6:35 |
Last bus 22:25 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Vienna International Airport to BudapestYou can travel by bus between Vienna International Airport to Budapest with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as £12. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Vienna International Airport to Budapest coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vienna International Airport to Budapest by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Budapest, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Vienna International Airport and Budapest
- 05:30-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Népliget (in the station)
- Gulyás Tér (0.5 km)
- Pesti Burger (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the entrance.
- Bus: 103, 254E, 901, 918 Metro: M3
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Kelenföld (in the station)
- Bistro Budapest (0.5 km)
- Café Central (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 7, 103, 114, 213, 214 Metro: M4 Train: Suburban Railway
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