The cheapest and fastest trains from Schwechat to Budapest
Cheapest price
£17
Average price
£17
Fastest journey
2 h 31 m
Average duration
2 h 31 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
205 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Schwechat to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Schwechat to Budapest will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £17.
Of the 2 trains that leave Schwechat for Budapest every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 205 km distance in an average of 2 h 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 31 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 31 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 Schwechat to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Schwechat to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 45m. 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 train costs an average of £8, and a flight costs an average of £98.
Distance: 205 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£14 Average Price Cheapest | £19 Average Price | £187 Average Price |
3h 12m Average total duration 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 37m Average total duration 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Schwechat to Budapest train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S 7+ REX 1+ EC 463 | 04:56 Schwechat station | 3h23 | 08:19 Budapest Keleti | 2 changes | |
S 7+ REX 1+ RJX 267 | 05:56 Schwechat station | 3h23 | 09:19 Budapest Keleti | 2 changes | |
RJ 1065 (Vienna -> Budapest) | 06:34 Vienna Hbf | 2h24 | 08:58 Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 0 changesdirect | |
S 7+ REX 1+ EC 141 | 06:56 Schwechat station | 3h23 | 10:19 Budapest Keleti | 2 changes | |
S 7+ REX 1+ RJX 269 | 07:56 Schwechat station | 3h23 | 11:19 Budapest Keleti | 2 changes | |
S 7+ REX 1+ EC 143 | 08:56 Schwechat station | 3h23 | 12:19 Budapest Keleti | 2 changes | |
RJ 1031 (Prague -> Budapest) | 09:27 Vienna Hbf | 2h31 | 11:58 Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest) | 12:27 Vienna Hbf | 2h31 | 14:58 Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 1035 (Prague -> Budapest) | 16:27 Vienna Hbf | 2h31 | 18:58 Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Schwechat to Budapest
Distance 205 km |
Average train duration 2h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 2h 24m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 23:42 |
Train companies: Regiojet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB from Schwechat to Budapest trainsRegiojet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB trains will get you between Schwechat and Budapest from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
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FAQs: Schwechat to Budapest train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Schwechat and Budapest
- 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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