Vienna to Budapest High-Speed Train | Schedule & Tickets

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Train from Vienna to Budapest

Among the most adventurous options to get from marvelous Austria to picturesque Hungary is the Railjet Vienna to Budapest train. Saving lots of your precious time, the train covers a distance of 244 kilometers (152 miles) in a bit less than 3 hours.

What is more, to meet the various preferences of travelers, all Railjet trains operating on the route offer 3 coach classes to select from (economy, first, and 1st class). Regardless of the class, all coaches are equipped with great amenities and offer excellent onboard service. To get better fares and a more extensive choice of seats, we recommend getting your train tickets from Vienna to Budapest in advance.

Departure station:
Vienna Train Station
Alfred-Adler-Straße 107, 1100, Vienna, Austria

Arrival station:
Keleti Railway Station
1087, Budapest, Hungary

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Distance:

244 kilometers

Train Ticket Cost:

From 34 USD

Departures per day:

Fastest Travel Time:

2 hrs 10 min

Vienna to Budapest Railway Map

F.A.Q.

HOW FAR IS VIENNA FROM BUDAPEST BY TRAIN?

Being the fastest travel option on the route, Vienna to Budapest high-speed train traverses a distance between two cities of 244 kilometers (152 miles) in approximately 2 hours 16 mins.

HOW DO I GET FROM VIENNA AIRPORT TO BUDAPEST BY TRAIN?

Although there is no direct connection between Vienna Airport and the charming city of Budapest, thanks to Railjet, you can quickly get from point A to point B. First, using Railjet service, you need to reach Vienna Main Railway Station, where you need to hop on another high-speed train that brings you to the final destination within 2,5 hours. The whole trip will take you about 3,5 hours.

Vienna to Budapest Railjet Train Coach Classes

In general, economy (2nd class) is enough for most travelers. First class might not be much more expensive than 2nd class, but you should see what prices you get because 1st class might not be much more expensive. In the 2nd class section, the seats are arranged 2+2 across the car width, mostly unidirectional with a couple of tables for 4 people, perfect for families. Refreshment trolleys can be found in most trains, or you can dine in the restaurant cars.

In first class, leather seats are arranged as 2+1 across the car's width, rather than 2+2 in economy. Solo seats are available on one side of the aisle, while tables-for-2 are available on the other side. There is no food or drink included, but orders are placed at your seat and food is brought to you, so you do not need to visit the restaurant car.

Business class is the most luxurious class. The Czech Railjets have just six luxurious leather cradle seats arranged 1+1 across the car width in a small area at one end. Several semi-compartments are available in the Austrian Railjets, which have 16 leather cradle seats. Food is not included, but stewards will take your orders from the restaurant car menu and deliver them to your seats.

Train boarding
Check-in is not required, just be on board when the doors close a minute before departure time.

Luggage
There are no weights or measurements on luggage, so you can take it in with you and put it on any suitable rack near your seat.

Food & drink
ÖBB Railjets have a restaurant car and 1st class customers can order food and drink directly from the restaurant car menu and pick them up at their seat. There is, of course, no restriction on you bringing food and drinks along, even a bottle of beer or wine.