The cheapest and fastest trains from Budapest to Bad Ischl
Cheapest price
£35
Average price
£67
Fastest journey
6 h 8 m
Average duration
6 h 45 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
407 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Budapest to Bad Ischl is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to Bad Ischl will cost around £67 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £35.
Of the 5 trains that leave Budapest for Bad Ischl every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 407 km distance in an average of 6 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 8 m .
The slowest trains will take 8 h 39 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.










Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Budapest to Bad Ischl
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Bad Ischl among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £51. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £51, and a flight costs an average of £138.
Distance: 407 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
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£76 Average Price | £407 Average Price | £54 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 27m Average total duration Fastest 5h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 54m Average total duration 6h 54m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 42m Average total duration 9h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Budapest to Bad Ischl train times
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Bad Ischl trains for today, Monday 15 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 06:13 Budapest | 8h39 | 14:52 Bad Ischl | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:40 Budapest | 8h12 | 14:52 Bad Ischl | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:40 Budapest | 6h25 | 14:05 Bad Ischl | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:55 Budapest | 6h10 | 14:05 Bad Ischl | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:55 Budapest | 6h10 | 16:05 Bad Ischl | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Budapest to Bad Ischl
Trains from Budapest to Bad Ischl run on average 8 times per day, taking around 5h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £35 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:40, the last at 23:32. The fastest train covers the 407 km distance in 6h 8m.
Distance 407 km |
Average train duration 5h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £35 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 6h 8m |
First train 04:40 |
Last train 23:32 |
Train companies: ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity, Regiojet, Hungarian Railways (MÁV) from Budapest to Bad Ischl trainsÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity, Regiojet, Hungarian Railways (MÁV) trains will get you between Budapest and Bad Ischl from £35. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB
ÖBB | Railjet
ÖBB | InterCity
Regiojet
Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
FAQs: Budapest to Bad Ischl train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Budapest to Bad Ischl by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bad Ischl, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Budapest and Bad Ischl
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible from Kerepesi út.
- Rosenstein Restaurant
- Huszar Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- HUF 200
- Hotel Hungaria City Center
- Baross City Hotel
- Royal Park Boutique Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for international and intercity trains
- Hall 2: platforms 7-13 for regional trains
- Hall 3: platforms 14-18 for suburban trains
- Metro: Line M2, Line M4
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 24
- 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Etele tér.
- Restaurant Etele Plaza
- KFC Etele Plaza
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- HUF 200
- Hotel Griff
- Hotel Ventura
- Hotel Berlin
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for international and domestic long-distance trains
- Hall 2: regional and suburban train platforms
- Hall 3: Metro and tram connections
- Metro: Line M4
- Tram: Line 1, Line 19, Line 49
- Bus: Several lines available
- Mon - Sun: 06:00-10:00, 10:20-14:00, 14:25- 17:35
- Located in the passenger hall, approaching the entrance near the international checkout to the left.
- Déli Terasz Söröző
- Ibrahim török büfé
- Vagon Etterem
- Fornetti
- Trio pizza
- Turkish Döner KEBAB
- Déli Mosoly
- Balatonexpressz Étkezőkocsi
- Club D One
- Lokomotív Falatozó
- There are some accessible features including ramps and elevators.
- Mercure Budapest Castle Hill
- Christina Residence Budapest
- ibis Budapest Castle Hill
- Mon - Sun: 06:00-10:00, 10:20-14:00, 14:25- 17:35
- Located in the passenger hall of the train station, next to the international ticket offices.
- Metro lines: M2 (red)
- Tram lines: 17, 56, 56A, 59, 59A, 59B, 61
- Bus lines: 21, 21A, 39, 102, 139, 140, 140A, N960, N990
- Train lines: IC, IR, S (10, 12, 30, 34, 35, 40, 42), Z30
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, open 24/7.
- Konditorei Zauner
- Restaurant Weinhaus Attwenger
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €0.50
- Hotel Goldenes Schiff
- EurothermenResort Bad Ischl
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms for regional trains
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional trains to Salzburg and Attnang-Puchheim
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