Bus Tickets from Vienna to Budapest

TodayJul 29
from US$23
TomorrowJul 30
from US$23
ThuJul 31
from US$24
FriAug 1
from US$26
SatAug 2
from US$22
SunAug 3
from US$23
MonAug 4
from US$19
TueAug 5
from US$21

Cheap buses leaving tomorrow

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Vienna
    Departure location: Stadion Center
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Budapest
    Destination location: Könyves Kálmán
    Operated by: Arda TurArda Tur
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Vienna
    Departure location: Flughafen / Airport (VIE)
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Budapest
    Destination location: Kelenföld
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Vienna
    Departure location: Flughafen / Airport (VIE)
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Budapest
    Destination location: Könyves Kálmán
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Vienna
    Departure location: Flughafen / Airport (VIE)
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Budapest
    Destination location: Könyves Kálmán
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Vienna
    Departure location: Flughafen / Airport (VIE)
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Budapest
    Destination location: Könyves Kálmán
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Vienna to Budapest

Bus
Average PriceUS$13 - US$91Average Duration3h 5m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$14 - US$117Average Duration2h 31m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Vienna to Budapest

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Budapest. The journey takes about 2 hours 31 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6train per day
2h 31mAverage Duration
US$14Cheapest ticket
5kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Vienna to Budapest: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$26
Average Bus Trip Duration3h 5m
Number of daily buses72
Earliest bus departure12:10am
Distance211 km
Latest bus departure11:55pm

Vienna to Budapest Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Vienna - Budapest

  1. How far is Vienna from Budapest?

    Vienna and Budapest are 215 km (133 miles) apart.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Vienna to Budapest?

    Buses departing from Hbf in Vienna will take you to Népliget in Budapest.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
07-27
US$30
07-28
US$24
Today
US$21
07-30
US$21
07-31
US$20
08-01
US$24
08-02
US$21
08-03
US$21
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Vienna to Budapest was searched and found on Jul 31, 2025 with a price of US$20

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Vienna to Budapest, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$20 to US$67 for a bus ticket from Vienna to Budapest based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$20 which is on 2025-07-31.

Usually Flixbus (AT) will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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What's the cheapest way to go from Vienna to Budapest?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Vienna by bus?

Bus from Vienna to Budapest

You can also go to Budapest by train

Train from Vienna to Budapest

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