Private transfer

Vienna Airport to Budapest Transfer

Distanceabout 225 kmTravel time2-2.5 hPrice from330 €

Private transfer from Vienna International Airport (VIE, Schwechat) directly to Budapest – to your hotel, apartment, river cruise pier or to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Airport (BUD). The driver meets you in the arrivals hall with a name sign, helps with luggage and drives you door to door, without a train change or a bus station in between. If your flight is delayed, the driver waits at no extra charge. Book online, by phone +421 948 232 848 or on WhatsApp – 24/7.

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Meet and greetDriver waits in arrivals with a name sign

Flight trackingFree waiting if your flight is late

Fixed price per carNo meter and no extras on the spot

Free cancellationUntil the driver has set off

Our fleet

Choose your car

Own cars with professional drivers. Child seats on request, skis and big luggage welcome.

Whole fleet

Business classŠkoda Superb

up to 3 passengers

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VIP classMercedes S-Class

up to 3 passengers

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MinivanMercedes V-Class

up to 7 passengers

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Minibus and coachFor groups

from 8 passengers

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How it works

From request to arrival in four steps

Send a request

Form, WhatsApp, Telegram or phone. Date, time, address or flight number.

Get a fixed price

We confirm the price and car, usually within an hour.

Meet your driver

At the arrivals hall with a name sign, or at your door.

Pay your way

Cash, card or bank transfer. No extras on the spot.

Good to know

Everything you need before the trip

Vienna Airport to Budapest by private car

Vienna Airport is about 230 km from central Budapest. The drive takes about 2 hours 30 minutes on the A4 and M1 motorways via the Nickelsdorf – Hegyeshalom border crossing. Austria and Hungary are both in the Schengen area, so there is usually no passport control on the way, but take your passport or ID card with you.

Meeting in the arrivals hall

of Vienna Airport with a name sign.

Free waiting

the driver follows your flight and waits even if it is delayed.

Straight to your address

in Budapest – no train from the airport to Vienna, no change and no taxi at the other end.

Stops on request

for example at the Parndorf outlet or in Győr.

Drivers speak English, Russian and Slovak

Cars for any group

sedan, business and VIP class, minivan for up to 7 passengers and minibus for larger groups.

24/7

early morning and night flights included.

Distance and driving time from Vienna Airport

Approximate distance and driving time without traffic jams and stops:

Destination	Distance	Driving time
Parndorf Outlet	30 km	about 25 min
Bratislava	55 km	about 45 min
Győr	115 km	about 1 h 15 min
Budapest city centre	230 km	about 2 h 30 min
Budapest Airport (BUD)	245 km	about 2 h 40 min

Travelling to another town in Hungary, for example to Lake Balaton or Hévíz? Send us the address and the number of passengers and we will confirm the transfer.

How to get from Vienna Airport to Budapest: all options

A longer comparison of all ways is in our guide how to get from Vienna Airport to Budapest.

Train

there is no direct train from the airport to Budapest. You first go to Vienna Hauptbahnhof and change there to a train to Budapest-Keleti. With waiting time the trip often takes 3 hours 30 minutes or more.

Long-distance bus

some buses go from the airport to Budapest, but only a few times a day, at fixed times and with stops on the way.

Rental car

you need a Hungarian motorway vignette, and leaving the car in another country usually costs a one-way fee.

Private transfer

the driver meets you at arrivals and takes only you, directly to your address in Budapest, at any time of day. The easiest choice for families, groups, heavy luggage and late arrivals.

From Vienna Airport to Budapest Airport

Flying into Vienna and out of Budapest, or the other way round? The driver takes you directly from terminal to terminal – about 245 km and 2 hours 40 minutes. For a connecting flight, plan enough time for traffic, check-in and security. For the opposite direction see the Budapest – Vienna transfer; from Bratislava Airport see the Bratislava Airport – Budapest Airport transfer.

How to book

Staying in Vienna first? See the Vienna Airport transfer and the Vienna – Budapest transfer. In Budapest we also drive to the airport: transfer to Budapest Airport.

Send us the flight number, date, address in Budapest and the number of passengers and bags – via the booking form, by phone or WhatsApp.

We confirm the car class, the price and the transfer details.

On arrival the driver meets you in the arrivals hall with a name sign.

Reviews

What our passengers say

5.0

24 reviews on Google

All reviews

Corporate Hospitality Transport for Champions League Final 2026 (2) — OOlga D.Google review · October 2026

The transfer from Budapest to Bratislava went smoothly. The driver arrived on time and helped me with my luggage. Everything went well. I would definitely use this service again.

TTomáš O.Google review · October 2026

Even with a long flight delay, the driver of Transfer Europe waited, was kind and helpful. The car impressed with cleanliness and comfort.

IInna M.Google review · Bratislava Airport

A lovely driver was waiting for us with a luxurious van. He helped us with our luggage into the terminal and each passenger had a bottle of water next to them.

UUri R.Google review · Vienna

Thank you for the excellent transfer to the center of Budapest from the airport. Everything is timely and reliable. Recommended!

AAnastasia O.Google review · Budapest Airport

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Short answers to what passengers ask most often.

Still have a question?Our dispatcher answers 24/7 in English, Russian and Slovak.

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How long does it take from Vienna Airport to Budapest by car?

About 2 hours 30 minutes to central Budapest and about 2 hours 40 minutes to Budapest Airport, without traffic jams and stops.

How far is Budapest from Vienna Airport?

About 230 km to the city centre and about 245 km to Budapest Airport.

Where will the driver meet me at Vienna Airport?

In the arrivals hall with a sign with your name, or at a meeting point we agree when you book.

What happens if my flight is delayed?

The driver waits until you arrive. Waiting is free of charge.

Is there passport control between Austria and Hungary?

Both countries are in the Schengen area, so there is usually no control at the border. Random checks are possible, so always have your passport or ID card with you.

Can we stop on the way?

Yes. Tell us when you book – for example a stop for shopping at the Parndorf outlet or a short break in Győr.

How can I book?

Online via the booking form, by phone +421 948 232 848 or on WhatsApp, 24 hours a day.

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