Budapest

212 km in just 2 h 38 min by train

Vienna

ROUTE DETAILS

Departure station​:
Keleti
Budapest, Kerepesi út 2-4, 1087 Hungary​

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Arrival station​:
Vienna Hauptbahnhof
Alfred-Adler-Straße 107, 1100, Vienna, Austria

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Train Information & Route Details

Train brand name	Train type	Travel time	Price from	Departures
Railjet	High-speed train	2 h 38 min	63$	7
EuroCity	Express Train	2 h 38 min	56$	7

If there is a Budapest to Vienna travel in your plans, OBB Railjet and EuroCity trains will help you. Both trains provide fastness and comfort to every traveler. They cover the distance of 212 km between Budapest in Vienna in just 2.5 hours at a maximum speed of 230 kmp (142 mph) and offer free WiFi, fantastic onboard entertainment, a restaurant, as well as quiet and family zones that will give you the ultimate travel experience. 

The only difference between Railjet and EuroCity trains is that EuroCity has a separate ladies’ compartment for those women who are traveling alone. Additionally, there is a breast-feeding compartment and a special compartment for toddlers. 
In total, Budapest to Vienna train schedule serves 14 departures per day with the earliest one at 5:40 AM and the latest at 18:40 PM.

FAQ: Budapest-Vienna by Train

HOW FAR IS Vienna from BUDAPEST BY TRAIN? ​

​The distance between Vienna and Budapest is 212 km. So, at the speed of 230 kph (142 mph), the journey between the two cities takes approximately 2.5 hours.

wHICH TRAIN STATION IN BUDAPEST GOES TO VIENNA?

All trains depart from various stations in Budapest. You can board a train to Vienna at Keleti, Nyugati, Deli or Kelenföld train stations in Budapest.

How much is a train ticket from budapest to vienna?

The cost of railway tickets from Budapest to Vienna depends on the train type as well as on time left before the train ride. The cost of Economy class ticket to Railjet high-speed train varies from 63$. The price for the most comfortable facilities in Business Class segment reaches 105$ per ride. And a ticket to EuroCity train varies from 56$.

Is the train ride from budapest to vienna scenic?

Train travel from Budapest to Vienna is quite a scenic ride through the beautiful and dramatic landscapes of Austria and Belgium on board a comfortable train. Take OBB train to Vienna from Budapest and immerse yourself into a soothing natural backdrop.

Budapest-Vienna Rail Route in Facts

Minimal train tickets costs:

57 $

Earliest departure:

05:40

Shortest travel time:

2 h 38 min

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Number of departures daily:

14

Latest departure:

18:40

​Longest travel time:

3 h 0 min

Budapest-Vienna Rail Route Map

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