The cheapest and fastest coaches from Vienna to Budapest
Cheapest price
£12
Average price
£21
Fastest journey
2 h 20 m
Average duration
2 h 34 m
Buses per day
59
Distance
214 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Vienna 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 to Budapest will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £12.
Of the 59 buses that leave Vienna for Budapest every day 54 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 214 km distance in an average of 2 h 34 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 20 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.





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Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Vienna to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a flight costs an average of £128.
Distance: 214 km
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£20 Average Price Cheapest | £23 Average Price | £284 Average Price |
3h 22m Average total duration 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 16m Average total duration 2h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 1m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Vienna to Budapest bus times
The table below shows live departures for Vienna to Budapest coaches for today, Thursday 19 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 15:15 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 2h55 | 18:10 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:45 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 3h01 | 18:46 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:40 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 2h50 | 20:30 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:40 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 3h05 | 20:45 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:15 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 3h10 | 21:25 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:15 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 3h25 | 21:40 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:45 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 2h50 | 21:35 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:45 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 3h20 | 22:05 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:45 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 3h05 | 22:50 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:45 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 3h20 | 23:05 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:00 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 2h50 | 22:50 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
(Vienna -> Bratislava) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 21:50 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 7h15 | 05:05 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
(Vienna -> Bratislava) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 21:50 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 6h55 | 04:45 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
(Vienna -> Bratislava) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 22:25 Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 6h20 | 04:45 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 22:45 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 3h25 | 02:10 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:45 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 3h05 | 01:50 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
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FlixBus | 01:30 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 3h05 | 04:35 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 02:50 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 3h40 | 06:30 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 02:50 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 2h50 | 05:40 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 02:50 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 3h15 | 06:05 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 04:40 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 3h45 | 08:25 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 05:00 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 3h25 | 08:25 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 06:15 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 3h00 | 09:15 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 06:15 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 3h20 | 09:35 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 06:30 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 3h45 | 10:15 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 07:00 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 3h16 | 10:16 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 07:00 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 3h50 | 10:50 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 07:15 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 3h25 | 10:40 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 07:45 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 2h55 | 10:40 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 08:15 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 3h20 | 11:35 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 08:15 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 2h55 | 11:10 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 09:15 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 3h10 | 12:25 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 09:15 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 2h55 | 12:10 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
(Vienna -> Bratislava) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 09:50 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 5h45 | 15:35 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
(Vienna -> Bratislava) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 09:50 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 5h25 | 15:15 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 10:15 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 3h15 | 13:30 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:35 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 3h20 | 13:55 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:35 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 4h00 | 14:35 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:35 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 3h05 | 13:40 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:45 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 3h16 | 15:01 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:45 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 3h50 | 15:35 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:15 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 3h10 | 15:25 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:15 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 3h30 | 15:45 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:45 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 3h25 | 17:10 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:45 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 3h05 | 16:50 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for FlixBus, but also compare tickets for the likes of ArdaTur, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus or ÖBB | Euro City (EC) to find the best option for your trip from Vienna to Budapest.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Vienna to Budapest
Buses from Vienna to Budapest run on average 49 times per day, taking around 2h 52m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £10 but you can travel from only £8 by train.
There are 46 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:02, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 214 km distance in 2h 20m.
Distance 214 km |
Average bus duration 2h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Buses per day 49 |
Direct buses 46 |
Fastest bus 2h 20m |
First bus 00:02 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, ArdaTur, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB from Vienna to BudapestYou can travel by bus between Vienna to Budapest with FlixBus, ArdaTur, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB for as low as £8. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB
FlixBus
Infobus
BlaBlaCar Bus
ArdaTur
BlaBlaCar
Buses from Vienna to Budapest
There are more than 20 buses a day covering the route between Vienna and Budapest. Trip duration is approximately three hours, and the majority of buses are run by Flixbus, which has hourly departures starting at 5:00 a.m. and ending at 8:00 p.m., with an additional overnight service that departs after midnight and takes eight hours due to a transfer in Bratislava. Eurolines also covers this route three times per week with a direct coach that departs just before 9:00 a.m. and takes approximately four hours to reach Budapest.
What are the departure and arrival stations for buses from Vienna to Budapest?
Departure Station: Buses from Vienna to Budapest depart from Vienna Erdberg Station which is 3.5 miles away from the historic centre. Erdberg is also an underground station, and is only seven stops away from the downtown area.
Arrival Station: Buses from Vienna to Budapest arrive at Nepliget Bus Station, located east of the Danube and a 30-minute walk away from the Parliament and main tourist district. Underground trains travel to the city centre in approximately 20 minutes.
FAQs: Vienna to Budapest coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vienna 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.

- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- ArdaTur
- Passengers with disabilities receive discounts and priority seating, and folding wheelchairs are transported free of charge with advance registration.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- 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.
- ArdaTur
- Cancellation policies vary by ticket class, individual trips, or promotions, with refunds ranging from 50% to 100% depending on the time before departure, and no refunds for cancellations less than 24 hours prior.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- ArdaTur
- One piece of hand luggage up to 15 kg and two pieces of checked luggage up to 35 kg each are included.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- ArdaTur
- Additional baggage or cargo is accepted for transport if there is free space and for a separate charge.
- ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
- Small pets in carriers travel free. Large dogs require ticket (50% of 2nd class fare). Guide dogs free.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Vienna and Budapest
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Restaurant 1 (in the station)
- Restaurant 2 (in the station)
- Restaurant 3 (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 13A, 69A Metro: U1 Train: S1, S2, S3
- 05:30-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 77A, 80A Metro: U3
- 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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