The cheapest and fastest trains from Salzburg to Budapest
Cheapest price
£89
Average price
£104
Fastest journey
5 h 12 m
Average duration
5 h 34 m
Trains per day
11
Distance
450 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salzburg to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salzburg to Budapest will cost around £104 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £89.
Of the 11 trains that leave Salzburg for Budapest every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 450 km distance in an average of 5 h 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 12 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 8 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.
RJ 547+
RJ 1035 (Prague -> Budapest)
RJ 547+
RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest)
IC 549+
RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest)
RJX 61+
RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest)
RJX 265+
RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest)
RJX 765+
EC 145
RJX 763+
EC 143
RJX 61
IC 549+
EC 145
RJ 547+
RJX 61Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Salzburg to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £29, and a flight costs an average of £344.
Distance: 450 km
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£96 Average Price | £50 Average Price Cheapest | £433 Average Price |
6h 38m Average total duration Fastest 6h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 25m Average total duration 6h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 18m Average total duration 6h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Salzburg to Budapest train times
The table below shows live departures for Salzburg to Budapest trains for today, Friday 21 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RJX 61 | 08:07 Salzburg Hbf | 5h12 | 13:19 Budapest Keleti | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 549+ EC 145 | 08:11 Salzburg Hbf | 6h08 | 14:19 Budapest Keleti | 1 change | |
RJX 765+ EC 145 | 09:07 Salzburg Hbf | 5h12 | 14:19 Budapest Keleti | 1 change | |
RJX 261 | 18:07 Salzburg Hbf | 5h12 | 23:19 Budapest Keleti | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 60406+ EN 40457 | 19:30 Salzburg Hbf | 11h59 | 07:29 Budapest-Nyugati | 1 change | |
RJ 843+ REX 6+ IC 987 | 20:11 Salzburg Hbf | 11h38 | 07:49 Budapest Keleti | 2 changes | |
RJ 843+ REX 6+ R 9919+ IC 989 | 20:11 Salzburg Hbf | 10h33 | 06:44 Budapest Keleti | 3 changes | |
RJX 367+ REX 6+ R 9919+ IC 989 | 21:07 Salzburg Hbf | 9h37 | 06:44 Budapest Keleti | 3 changes | |
| Saturday 22 November | |||||
RJX 763+ EC 143 | 07:07 Salzburg Hbf | 5h12 | 12:19 Budapest Keleti | 1 change | |
RJX 265+ RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest) | 07:07 Salzburg Hbf | 7h51 | 14:58 Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 change | |
RJ 547+ RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest) | 07:11 Salzburg Hbf | 7h47 | 14:58 Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 change | |
RJ 547+ RJX 61 | 07:11 Salzburg Hbf | 6h08 | 13:19 Budapest Keleti | 1 change | |
RJ 547+ RJ 1035 (Prague -> Budapest) | 07:11 Salzburg Hbf | 11h47 | 18:58 Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Salzburg to Budapest
Trains from Salzburg to Budapest run on average 8 times per day, taking around 6h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £64 but you can travel from only £29 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:42. The fastest train covers the 450 km distance in 4h 55m.
Distance 450 km |
Average train duration 6h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £64 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 4h 55m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 23:42 |
Train companies: ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Regiojet, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | InterCity, EuroNight, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | S-Bahn, ÖBB | ICE from Salzburg to Budapest trainsÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Regiojet, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | InterCity, EuroNight, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | S-Bahn, ÖBB | ICE trains will get you between Salzburg and Budapest from £29. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
ÖBB
ÖBB | Railjet
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
Regiojet
ÖBB Nightjet
ÖBB | InterCity
ÖBB | ICE
EuroNight
ÖBB | S-Bahn
ÖBB | Regionalzug
FAQs: Salzburg to Budapest train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Salzburg to Budapest 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 Budapest, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Salzburg and Budapest
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from Südtiroler Platz.
- Restaurant Imlauer
- Stieglitz
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Europa Salzburg
- Wyndham Grand Salzburg Conference Centre
- H+ Hotel Salzburg
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for ÖBB and Westbahn trains
- Hall 2: platforms 6-11 for regional and international trains
- Bus: Lines 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 25
- S-Bahn: Line S3
- Trolleybus: Lines 1, 2, 3, 5, 6
- Parking is available near the station, with several public parking options in the vicinity.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- Free of charge
- Hotel Schloss Mönchstein
- Hotel Villa Carlton
- Hotel & Villa Auersperg
- The station is a small local station with basic facilities, primarily serving local and regional routes.
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Line S3
- 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
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. Access via Nyugati tér.
- Két Szerecsen
- Menza Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- HUF 200
- Hotel Parlament
- Radisson Blu Béke Hotel
- Hilton Budapest City
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for international trains
- Hall 2: domestic and regional train platforms
- Hall 3: metro and tram connections
- Metro: Line M3
- Tram: Line 4, Line 6
- 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
- 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Access is available via Mester utca.
- Nándori Cukrászda
- Petrus Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- HUF 200
- Ibis Styles Budapest City
- Hotel Thomas Budapest
- Leonardo Hotel Budapest
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for regional trains
- Hall 2: freight services
- Tram: Line 2, Line 24
- Bus: Several lines available
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