The cheapest and fastest trains from Salzburg to Budapest
Cheapest price
£71
Average price
£96
Fastest journey
5 h 22 m
Average duration
5 h 23 m
Trains per day
53
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 £96 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £71.
Of the 53 trains that leave Salzburg for Budapest every day 8 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 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 22 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.
IC 745+
EC 34317:116h24Salzburg Hbf23:35Budapest Keleti£711One-way1 change
NJ 40236+
RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest)4:3311h25Salzburg Hbf15:58Budapest-Kelenfoeld£731One-way1 change
IC 549+
RJ 1035 (Prague -> Budapest)9:1110h47Salzburg Hbf19:58Budapest-Kelenfoeld£781One-way1 change
IC 547+
RJ 1035 (Prague -> Budapest)8:1111h47Salzburg Hbf19:58Budapest-Kelenfoeld£781One-way1 change
IC 549+
RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest)9:116h47Salzburg Hbf15:58Budapest-Kelenfoeld£841One-way1 change
RJX 161+
EC 14712:075h22Salzburg Hbf17:29Budapest Keleti£1021One-way1 change
RJX 6513:075h22Salzburg Hbf18:29Budapest Keleti£1021One-way0 changes
RJX 767+
EC 14914:075h22Salzburg Hbf19:29Budapest Keleti£901One-way1 change
RJX 26119:075h22Salzburg Hbf0:29Budapest Keleti£901One-way0 changes
RJX 765+
EC 14510:075h28Salzburg Hbf15:35Budapest Keleti£1021One-way1 change
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 £222.
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 today, Friday 22 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 406+ REX 6+ R 9919 · R 4989 | 20:30 Salzburg Hbf | 11h04 | 7:34 Budapest-Deli | 3 changes | |
RJX 367+ R 4989+ REX 6+ R 9919 | 22:07 Salzburg Hbf | 9h27 | 7:34 Budapest-Deli | 3 changes | |
| Saturday 23 May | |||||
RJ 263+ RJX 267 | 0:13 Salzburg Hbf | 9h49 | 10:02 Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 change | |
RJ 263+ EC 463 | 0:13 Salzburg Hbf | 8h49 | 9:02 Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 change | |
EC 463+ RJX 267 | 3:50 Salzburg Hbf | 6h12 | 10:02 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 1033 (Prague -> Budapest) | 3:50 Salzburg Hbf | 12h08 | 15:58 Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 change | |
EC 463 · EC 141 | 3:50 Salzburg Hbf | 7h12 | 11:02 Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 change | |
RJX 769 · RJX 267+ NJ 40236 | 4:33 Salzburg Hbf | 6h02 | 10:35 Budapest Keleti | 2 changes | |
NJ 40236+ EC 141 | 4:33 Salzburg Hbf | 6h56 | 11:29 Budapest Keleti | 1 change | |
NJ 40236+ RJX 769+ RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest) | 4:33 Salzburg Hbf | 11h25 | 15:58 Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 2 changes | |
NJ 40236+ RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest) | 4:33 Salzburg Hbf | 11h25 | 15:58 Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 change | |
NJ 40236+ EC 141 | 4:33 Salzburg Hbf | 6h29 | 11:02 Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 change | |
RJX 761+ RJ 1031 (Prague -> Budapest) | 6:01 Salzburg Hbf | 6h57 | 12:58 Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 change | |
RJX 761+ EC 141 | 6:01 Salzburg Hbf | 5h28 | 11:29 Budapest Keleti | 1 change | |
IC 543+ RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest) | 6:11 Salzburg Hbf | 9h47 | 15:58 Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 change | |
RJX 269+ IC 543 | 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 | |
RJX 269 | 7:07 Salzburg Hbf | 5h28 | 12:35 Budapest Keleti | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 669+ RJ 1031 (Prague -> Budapest) | 7:07 Salzburg Hbf | 5h51 | 12:58 Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 change | |
IC 545+ RJ 1031 (Prague -> Budapest) | 7:11 Salzburg Hbf | 5h47 | 12:58 Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 change | |
IC 545+ RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest) | 7:11 Salzburg Hbf | 8h47 | 15:58 Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 change | |
NJ 469+ EC 143+ R 3335 | 7:30 Salzburg Hbf | 6h15 | 13:45 Budapest Keleti | 2 changes | |
NJ 469+ EC 143 | 7:30 Salzburg Hbf | 5h32 | 13:02 Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 change | |
RJX 265+ EC 143+ R 3335 | 8:07 Salzburg Hbf | 5h38 | 13:45 Budapest Keleti | 2 changes | |
IC 547+ RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest) | 8:11 Salzburg Hbf | 7h47 | 15:58 Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 change | |
RJX 61+ IC 547 | 8:11 Salzburg Hbf | 6h24 | 14:35 Budapest Keleti | 1 change | |
IC 547+ RJ 1035 (Prague -> Budapest) | 8:11 Salzburg Hbf | 11h47 | 19:58 Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 change | |
RJX 861+ RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest) | 9:07 Salzburg Hbf | 6h51 | 15:58 Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 change | |
RJX 61 | 9:07 Salzburg Hbf | 5h28 | 14:35 Budapest Keleti | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 549+ RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest) | 9:11 Salzburg Hbf | 6h47 | 15:58 Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 change | |
IC 549+ RJ 1035 (Prague -> Budapest) | 9:11 Salzburg Hbf | 10h47 | 19:58 Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 change | |
IC 549+ EC 145 | 9:11 Salzburg Hbf | 6h24 | 15:35 Budapest Keleti | 1 change | |
RJX 765+ EC 145 | 10:07 Salzburg Hbf | 5h28 | 15:35 Budapest Keleti | 1 change | |
RJX 63+ IC 641 | 10:11 Salzburg Hbf | 6h24 | 16:35 Budapest Keleti | 1 change | |
RJX 63 | 11:07 Salzburg Hbf | 5h28 | 16:35 Budapest Keleti | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 643+ EC 147 | 11:11 Salzburg Hbf | 6h18 | 17:29 Budapest Keleti | 1 change | |
RJX 161+ 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 | |
RJX 767+ EC 149 | 14:07 Salzburg Hbf | 5h22 | 19:29 Budapest Keleti | 1 change | |
RJX 67+ IC 649 | 14:11 Salzburg Hbf | 6h24 | 20:35 Budapest Keleti | 1 change | |
RJX 67 | 15:07 Salzburg Hbf | 5h28 | 20:35 Budapest Keleti | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 165+ IC 741 | 15:11 Salzburg Hbf | 6h24 | 21:35 Budapest Keleti | 1 change | |
RJX 165 | 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 | |
RJX 869+ 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 | |
RJX 261 | 19:07 Salzburg Hbf | 5h22 | 0:29 Budapest Keleti | 0 changesdirect | |
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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
- 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
- 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
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