The cheapest and fastest trains from Salzburg to Budapest
Cheapest price
£26
Average price
£75
Fastest journey
5 h 17 m
Average duration
5 h 22 m
Trains per day
56
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 £75 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £26.
Of the 56 trains that leave Salzburg for Budapest every day 7 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 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 17 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 28 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.
NJ 19947+
RJ 1065 (Vienna -> Budapest)3:196h39Salzburg Hbf9:58Budapest-Kelenfoeld£261One-way1 change
EC 463+
RJ 1065 (Vienna -> Budapest)3:506h08Salzburg Hbf9:58Budapest-Kelenfoeld£261One-way1 change
RJX 769+
RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest)5:0110h57Salzburg Hbf15:58Budapest-Kelenfoeld£291One-way1 change
NJ 13487+
RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest)4:3311h25Salzburg Hbf15:58Budapest-Kelenfoeld£291One-way1 change
NJ 13487+
RJ 1031 (Prague -> Budapest)4:338h25Salzburg Hbf12:58Budapest-Kelenfoeld£321One-way1 change
RJX 261+
IC 20119:075h17Salzburg Hbf0:24Budapest Keleti£921One-way1 change
RJX 186+
EC 14712:075h22Salzburg Hbf17:29Budapest Keleti£901One-way1 change
RJX 6513:075h22Salzburg Hbf18:29Budapest Keleti£901One-way0 changes
RJX19977+
EC 14914:075h22Salzburg Hbf19:29Budapest Keleti£1011One-way1 change
RJX 619:075h28Salzburg Hbf14:35Budapest Keleti£1011One-way0 changes
Travel 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 £31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 3m. 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 £31, and a flight costs an average of £220.
Distance: 450 km
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Live departures
Salzburg to Budapest train times
The table below shows live departures for Salzburg to Budapest trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 7 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NJ 19947+ RJ 1031 (Prague -> Budapest) | 3:19 Salzburg Hbf | 9h39 | 12:58 Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 change | |
NJ 19947+ RJ 1065 (Vienna -> Budapest) | 3:19 Salzburg Hbf | 6h39 | 9:58 Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 change | |
EC 463 | 3:50 Salzburg Hbf | 5h39 | 9:29 Budapest Keleti | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 463+ EN 40467 | 3:50 Salzburg Hbf | 5h29 | 9:19 Budapest Keleti | 1 change | |
EC 463+ RJ 1031 (Prague -> Budapest) | 3:50 Salzburg Hbf | 9h08 | 12:58 Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 change | |
EC 463+ RJ 1065 (Vienna -> Budapest) | 3:50 Salzburg Hbf | 6h08 | 9:58 Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 change | |
NJ 13487+ EC 141 | 4:33 Salzburg Hbf | 6h56 | 11:29 Budapest Keleti | 1 change | |
NJ 13487+ RJ 1031 (Prague -> Budapest) | 4:33 Salzburg Hbf | 8h25 | 12:58 Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 change | |
NJ 13487+ RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest) | 4:33 Salzburg Hbf | 11h25 | 15:58 Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 change | |
NJ 40236+ RJ 1031 (Prague -> Budapest) | 4:33 Salzburg Hbf | 8h25 | 12:58 Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 change | |
RJX 769+ EC 141 | 5:01 Salzburg Hbf | 6h01 | 11:02 Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 change | |
RJX 769 · RJX 267 | 5:01 Salzburg Hbf | 5h34 | 10:35 Budapest Keleti | 1 change | |
RJX 769+ RJ 1031 (Prague -> Budapest) | 5:01 Salzburg Hbf | 7h57 | 12:58 Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 change | |
RJX 769+ RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest) | 5:01 Salzburg Hbf | 10h57 | 15:58 Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 change | |
RJX 761+ EC 141 | 6:01 Salzburg Hbf | 5h28 | 11:29 Budapest Keleti | 1 change | |
RJX 761+ RJ 1031 (Prague -> Budapest) | 6:01 Salzburg Hbf | 6h57 | 12:58 Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 change | |
RJX 761+ RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest) | 6:01 Salzburg Hbf | 9h57 | 15:58 Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 change | |
IC 543+ RJX19929 | 6:11 Salzburg Hbf | 6h24 | 12:35 Budapest Keleti | 1 change | |
IC 543+ RJ 1031 (Prague -> Budapest) | 6:11 Salzburg Hbf | 6h47 | 12:58 Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 change | |
NJ 40421+ RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest) | 7:02 Salzburg Hbf | 8h56 | 15:58 Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 change | |
NJ 40421+ RJ 1031 (Prague -> Budapest) | 7:02 Salzburg Hbf | 5h56 | 12:58 Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 change | |
RJX19929 | 7:07 Salzburg Hbf | 5h28 | 12:35 Budapest Keleti | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX19979+ RJ 1031 (Prague -> Budapest) | 7:07 Salzburg Hbf | 5h51 | 12:58 Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 change | |
NJ 469+ EC 143 | 7:30 Salzburg Hbf | 5h32 | 13:02 Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 change | |
NJ 469+ EC 143+ R 3335 | 7:30 Salzburg Hbf | 6h15 | 13:45 Budapest Keleti | 2 changes | |
RJX 265+ EC 143+ R 3335 | 8:07 Salzburg Hbf | 5h38 | 13:45 Budapest Keleti | 2 changes | |
IC 547+ RJX 61 | 8:11 Salzburg Hbf | 6h24 | 14:35 Budapest Keleti | 1 change | |
IC 547+ RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest) | 8:11 Salzburg Hbf | 7h47 | 15:58 Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 change | |
IC 547+ RJ 1035 (Prague -> Budapest) | 8:11 Salzburg Hbf | 11h47 | 19:58 Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 change | |
RJX19981+ EC 145 | 9:07 Salzburg Hbf | 5h55 | 15:02 Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 change | |
RJX 61 | 9:07 Salzburg Hbf | 5h28 | 14:35 Budapest Keleti | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX19981+ RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest) | 9:07 Salzburg Hbf | 6h51 | 15:58 Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 change | |
RJX19981+ RJ 1035 (Prague -> Budapest) | 9:07 Salzburg Hbf | 10h51 | 19:58 Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 change | |
ICE 1211+ RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest) | 10:00 Salzburg Hbf | 5h58 | 15:58 Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 change | |
ICE 1211+ RJ 1035 (Prague -> Budapest) | 10:00 Salzburg Hbf | 9h58 | 19:58 Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 change | |
RJX19975+ EC 145 | 10:07 Salzburg Hbf | 5h28 | 15:35 Budapest Keleti | 1 change | |
RJX19975+ RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest) | 10:07 Salzburg Hbf | 5h51 | 15:58 Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 change | |
IC 641+ RJX 63 | 10:11 Salzburg Hbf | 6h24 | 16:35 Budapest Keleti | 1 change | |
RJX 63 | 11:07 Salzburg Hbf | 5h28 | 16:35 Budapest Keleti | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 186+ EC 147 | 12:07 Salzburg Hbf | 5h22 | 17:29 Budapest Keleti | 1 change | |
IC 645+ RJX 65 | 12:11 Salzburg Hbf | 6h18 | 18:29 Budapest Keleti | 1 change | |
RJX 65 | 13:07 Salzburg Hbf | 5h22 | 18:29 Budapest Keleti | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 647+ EC 149 | 13:11 Salzburg Hbf | 6h18 | 19:29 Budapest Keleti | 1 change | |
RJX19977+ EC 149 | 14:07 Salzburg Hbf | 5h22 | 19:29 Budapest Keleti | 1 change | |
IC 649+ RJX 67 | 14:11 Salzburg Hbf | 6h24 | 20:35 Budapest Keleti | 1 change | |
RJX 67 | 15:07 Salzburg Hbf | 5h28 | 20:35 Budapest Keleti | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 741+ RJX19915 | 15:11 Salzburg Hbf | 6h24 | 21:35 Budapest Keleti | 1 change | |
RJX19915 | 16:07 Salzburg Hbf | 5h28 | 21:35 Budapest Keleti | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 743+ EC 341 | 16:11 Salzburg Hbf | 6h24 | 22:35 Budapest Keleti | 1 change | |
RJX13479+ EC 341 | 17:07 Salzburg Hbf | 5h28 | 22:35 Budapest Keleti | 1 change | |
IC 745+ EC 343 | 17:11 Salzburg Hbf | 6h24 | 23:35 Budapest Keleti | 1 change | |
IC 747+ RJX 261 | 18:11 Salzburg Hbf | 6h18 | 0:29 Budapest Keleti | 1 change | |
IC 747+ RJX 261+ IC 201 | 18:11 Salzburg Hbf | 6h13 | 0:24 Budapest Keleti | 2 changes | |
RJX 261+ IC 201 | 19:07 Salzburg Hbf | 5h17 | 0:24 Budapest Keleti | 1 change | |
IC 406+ EN 40457 | 20:30 Salzburg Hbf | 11h59 | 8:29 Budapest-Nyugati | 1 change | |
RJX13483+ R 9919 · R 4929+ REX 6 | 21:07 Salzburg Hbf | 9h57 | 7:04 Budapest-Deli | 3 changes | |
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Overview: Train from Salzburg to Budapest
Trains from Salzburg to Budapest run on average 8 times per day, taking around 6h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £36 but you can travel from only £31 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 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £36 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 4h 55m |
First train 0:02 |
Last train 23:42 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 91 days |
Train companies: ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, RegioJet a.s., ÖBB | Nightjet, EuroNight, ÖBB | S-Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | REX from Salzburg to Budapest trainsÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, RegioJet a.s., ÖBB | Nightjet, EuroNight, ÖBB | S-Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | REX trains will get you between Salzburg and Budapest from £31. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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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
Most Salzburg to Budapest trains use the Salzburg Hbf to Budapest Keleti station pair, with some services arriving at Budapest-Kelenföld. Use this guide to compare Salzburg and Budapest train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Salzburg station do trains to Budapest leave from?
Getting to Salzburg Hbf from Salzburg city centre
Salzburg Hbf is 1 km from Salzburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Salzburg Hbf train station facilities and services
Salzburg Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Imlauer, Stieglitz
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Salzburg Hbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Salzburg Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Salzburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Salzburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Salzburg Hbf: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Europa Salzburg, Wyndham Grand Salzburg Conference Centre, H+ Hotel Salzburg.
Getting to Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt from Salzburg city centre
Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt is 1 km from Salzburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt train station facilities and services
Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt: Ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schloss Mönchstein, Hotel Villa Carlton, Hotel & Villa Auersperg.
Getting to Salzburg Taxham Europark from Salzburg city centre
Salzburg Taxham Europark is 3 km from Salzburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Salzburg Taxham Europark train station facilities and services
Salzburg Taxham Europark has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Salzburg Taxham Europark.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Salzburg Taxham Europark.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Salzburg Taxham Europark: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Salzburg Taxham Europark: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Salzburg Taxham Europark.
Which Budapest station do trains from Salzburg arrive at?
Getting to Budapest Keleti from Budapest city centre
Budapest Keleti is 3 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest Keleti train station facilities and services
Budapest Keleti has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Rosenstein Restaurant, Huszar Restaurant
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Budapest Keleti. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Budapest Keleti. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Budapest Keleti: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Budapest Keleti: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest Keleti: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Hungaria City Center, Baross City Hotel, Royal Park Boutique Hotel.
Getting to Budapest-Kelenföld from Budapest city centre
Budapest-Kelenföld is 3 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest-Kelenföld train station facilities and services
Budapest-Kelenföld has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Etele Plaza, KFC Etele Plaza
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Budapest-Kelenföld. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Budapest-Kelenföld. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Budapest-Kelenföld: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Budapest-Kelenföld: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest-Kelenföld: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Griff, Hotel Ventura, Hotel Berlin.
Getting to Budapest-Déli from Budapest city centre
Budapest-Déli is 1 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest-Déli train station facilities and services
Budapest-Déli has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Déli Terasz Söröző, Ibrahim török büfé, Vagon Etterem, Fornetti, Trio pizza, Turkish Döner KEBAB, Déli Mosoly, Balatonexpressz Étkezőkocsi, Club D One, Lokomotív Falatozó
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are aTM machines are located on the ground floor inside the main hall.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00-10:00, 10:20-14:00, 14:25- 17:35. Information desks are located in the passenger hall of the train station, next to the international ticket offices.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is located in the passenger hall, approaching the entrance near the international checkout to the left.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Budapest-Déli: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Budapest-Déli: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest-Déli: There are some accessible features including ramps and elevators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Mercure Budapest Castle Hill, Christina Residence Budapest, ibis Budapest Castle Hill.
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