How much is the bus ticket from Vienna to Budapest?

The cheapest coach tickets from Vienna to Budapest start from COP 56,831. The average price for this route is around COP 90,671. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Vienna to Budapest?

The average bus journey time from Vienna to Budapest is 3h 5m, covering a distance of 133 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 2h 20m and is operated by Arda Tur .

Which bus companies service the Vienna to Budapest route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 75 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , BlaBlaCar Bus , RegioJet , Arda Tur .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Vienna to Budapest?

The earliest bus departs from Vienna to Budapest at 00:10. And the latest bus departs at 23:45.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Vienna to Budapest?

A bus journey from Vienna to Budapest produces an estimated 5.3441 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Which is the best bus company from Vienna to Budapest?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is RegioJet , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 1074 reviews.

Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Vienna to Budapest?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company RegioJet has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Vienna to Budapest?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Vienna to Budapest?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is RegioJet , with a cleanliness rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Bus Vienna to Budapest from COP 43,688 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Vienna to Budapest on 19 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	21:30	Wien Edbergstarsse 200 A	2h 20m	23:50	Könyves Kálmán	CheapestFastest
Bus	22:50	Hbf Main train station (Südtiroler Platz)	7h 15m	06:05	Népliget	No tags
Bus	00:10	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	2h 40m	02:50	Könyves Kálmán	No tags
Bus	02:50	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	2h 45m	05:35	Könyves Kálmán	No tags
Bus	07:35	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	3h	10:35	Könyves Kálmán	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 19:58 CEST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Vienna to Budapest

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Budapest. The journey takes about 3 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just COP 56,831, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

75bus per day

3h 5mAverage duration

133 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceCOP 56,831 - COP 260,608	Average duration3h 5m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceCOP 48,538 - COP 439,024	Average duration2h 31m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Vienna and Budapest?

Stops in Vienna

A
Vienna Airport
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B
Erdberg
U-Bahn Station Erdberg 2391/1, 1030 Wien, Austria
C
Hbf
Wiedner Gürtel 46, 1040 Wien, Austria
D
Westbahnhof
Felberstraße 4, 1150 Wien, Austria
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E
Matzleinsdorferplatz
Triester Str. 2, 1100 Wien, Austria
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F
Stadion Center
Engerthstr. 244, 1020 Wien, Austria
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Stops in Budapest

A
Kelenföld
Budapest, Etele tér 11, 1115 Hungary
B
Könyves Kálmán
Könyves Kálmán körút Straße, , die Haltestelle des Stadtverkehrs , Nr. 901, 918, 937
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C
Budapest Airport
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D
Népliget
Budapest, Könyves Kálmán krt. 13, 1097 Hungary
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E
Mexikói út
Budapest, Horvát Boldizsár u. 1, 1142 Hungary
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F
Budapest Airport BUD
Budapest, Ferihegyi Repülőtér, Hungary
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Compare companies

FlixBus

3.5/512,495 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

Users have reported that the bus service is punctual, comfortable, and clean. However, there are mentions of unstable WiFi and a lack of drinking water provided during the trip. Overall, passengers appreciate the timely service but note some areas for improvement regarding amenities offered on board.

FlixBus Vienna Budapest recent customer reviews

I like that it’s on time, but the thing that I don’t like is WiFi unstable, no drinking water given in the trip

Amna A.

5 November 2024

Terrible 5 hours

Eleftheria Maria A.

20 December 2025

Very good

Yalin Z.

23 October 2025

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.7/511,641 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wi‑Fi2.6

RegioJet

4.1/51,074 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.4

Wi‑Fi3.8

Customers have expressed dissatisfaction with the train service, specifically mentioning issues such as late arrivals and uncomfortable temperatures inside the train. These concerns seem to be consistent across multiple reviews, indicating a need for improvements in both punctuality and air conditioning.

RegioJet Vienna Budapest recent customer reviews

it's time to change the cars for new ones and try not to be late to service the train. railway carriage

Maxut D.

10 July 2022

Train was way too warm inside. It was 36° outside today and was stifling in the train. Air conditioning needs to be improved.

Gavin G.

29 June 2022

It was okay I guess. We had a delay for 30 minutes. I booked two tickets and the seats were not next to each other but we sat next to each other.

Apostolos M.

9 December 2021

Arda Tur

3.1/5265 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi1.7

Based on 265 reviews, the company was rated 3.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. Arda Tur ticket prices on this trip start at COP 74,640

Arda Tur Vienna Budapest recent customer reviews

Horrendous; got delayed by an hour, bus was disgusting and loud, people were rude

Jonhan C.

4 December 2025

Bus was late more than 2 hours. The staff was not polite and bus was smelly and dirthy

Biljana G.

31 October 2019

HU bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Sindbad, Itabus, RegioJet, KLR Bus, LIKEBUS

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Vienna to Budapest

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from Vienna to Budapest?
The cheapest coach tickets from Vienna to Budapest start from COP 56,831. The average price for this route is around COP 90,671. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Vienna to Budapest?
The average bus journey time from Vienna to Budapest is 3h 5m, covering a distance of 133 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 2h 20m and is operated by Arda Tur.
Which bus companies service the Vienna to Budapest route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 75 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, RegioJet, Arda Tur.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Vienna to Budapest?
The earliest bus departs from Vienna to Budapest at 00:10. And the latest bus departs at 23:45.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Vienna to Budapest?
A bus journey from Vienna to Budapest produces an estimated 5.3441 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from Vienna to Budapest?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is RegioJet, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 1074 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Vienna to Budapest?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company RegioJet has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Vienna to Budapest?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Vienna to Budapest?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is RegioJet, with a cleanliness rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

17/04

COP 98,483

18/04

COP 91,522

Today

COP 67,013

20/04

COP 62,496

21/04

COP 53,573

22/04

COP 51,315

23/04

COP 55,795

24/04

COP 66,976

The cheapest trip from Vienna to Budapest was searched and found on 22 Apr 2026 with a price of COP 51,315

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 COP 51,315 to COP 326,029 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 COP 51,315, which is on 2026-04-22.