The cheapest and fastest trains from Vienna International Airport to Budapest
Cheapest price
£40
Average price
£55
Fastest journey
3 h 17 m
Average duration
3 h 17 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
198 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vienna International Airport to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vienna International Airport to Budapest will cost around £55 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £40.
Of the 5 trains that leave Vienna International Airport for Budapest 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 198 km distance in an average of 3 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 17 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 17 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 Vienna International Airport to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna International Airport to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a flight costs an average of £129.
Distance: 198 km
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Live departures
Vienna International Airport to Budapest train times
The table below shows live departures for Vienna International Airport to Budapest trains for today, Tuesday 24 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 546+ EC 145 | 07:34 Vienna Airport | 6h28 | 14:02 Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 change | |
IC 546+ RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest) | 07:34 Vienna Airport | 7h24 | 14:58 Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 change | |
IC 546+ RJ 1031 (Prague -> Budapest) | 07:34 Vienna Airport | 4h24 | 11:58 Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 change | |
RJX 562 · RJX 269 | 08:02 Vienna Airport | 3h17 | 11:19 Budapest Keleti | 1 change | |
RJ 752+ EC 143 | 09:02 Vienna Airport | 3h17 | 12:19 Budapest Keleti | 1 change | |
RJX 766 · RJX 61 | 10:02 Vienna Airport | 3h17 | 13:19 Budapest Keleti | 1 change | |
RJ 750+ EC 145 | 11:02 Vienna Airport | 3h17 | 14:19 Budapest Keleti | 1 change | |
RJX 566 · RJX 63 | 12:02 Vienna Airport | 3h17 | 15:19 Budapest Keleti | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Vienna International Airport to Budapest
Trains from Vienna International Airport to Budapest run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 07:02, the last at 22:02. The fastest train covers the 198 km distance in 2h 59m.
Distance 198 km |
Average train duration 3h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 59m |
First train 07:02 |
Last train 22:02 |
Train companies: ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, Regiojet, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | REX, ÖBB | Regionalzug from Vienna International Airport to Budapest trainsÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, Regiojet, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | REX, ÖBB | Regionalzug trains will get you between Vienna International Airport and Budapest from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Vienna International Airport to Budapest train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vienna International Airport 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 Vienna International Airport 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
- 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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