How to Get from Vienna to Budapest
Vienna and Budapest are about 245 km apart and well connected by train, bus and motorway. If you travel with family, a group or a lot of luggage, a car with a driver is the easiest way. Here are the options compared.
Private transfer instead of changes
Door to door, the price is fixed when you book, 24/7. We usually reply within an hour.
Vienna to Budapest: all options compared
By car the trip takes 2.5 to 3 hours on the motorway via Győr.
| Option | Departs from | Travel time | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Railjet train | Wien Hauptbahnhof | about 2 h 40 min to Keleti station | travellers with light luggage |
| Bus | Hauptbahnhof, Erdberg, Vienna Airport | about 3 h | budget travellers |
| Taxi | any address | about 2.5 to 3 h | expensive, metered fare |
| Private transfer | any address or the airport | about 2.5 to 3 h, at any time | families, groups, luggage |
Vienna to Budapest transfer: price and terms
A private transfer from Vienna to Budapest costs from 330 € for a sedan and from 340 € for a minivan for up to 7 passengers. The price is per car, not per person, and fixed when you book. The driver picks you up at your hotel or at Vienna Airport and drives you to your address in Budapest. You can stop in Bratislava or at the Parndorf outlet on the way.
Back from Budapest to Vienna
The other way round works the same: a Budapest to Vienna transfer with pickup at your hotel. Just landing in Budapest? A Budapest Airport to city transfer starts from 40 €.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Vienna from Budapest?
About 245 km between the city centres and about 225 km from Vienna Airport.
How long does it take from Vienna to Budapest?
About 2.5 to 3 hours by car, about 2 hours 40 minutes by Railjet train and about 3 hours by bus.
Is there a border check between Austria and Hungary?
Both countries are in the Schengen area, but random checks happen at the Austrian Hungarian border. Keep your passport or ID at hand.
How much is a transfer from Vienna to Budapest?
With us a sedan costs from 330 €, a minivan for up to 7 passengers from 340 €. The price is per car and fixed when you book.
Can we stop in Bratislava on the way?
Yes, a stop in Bratislava or at the Parndorf outlet can be added to the transfer, just tell us when you book.
Private transfer instead of changes
Door to door, the price is fixed when you book, 24/7. We usually reply within an hour.
