FAQ: How Far Is It From Vienna Austria To Budapest Hungary?

What is the best way to travel from Vienna to Budapest?

Traveling by high-speed train The fastest and most comfortable way to travel from Vienna to Budapest is by taking the Railjet high-speed train. This modern and luxurious train will get you to your destination in just under 3 hours. For actual travel times, check out our timetable.

How long is the train from Vienna to Budapest?

How long does the train from Vienna to Budapest take? The average journey time by train between Vienna and Budapest is 4 hours and 9 minutes, with around 18 trains per day.

How much is the train from Budapest to Vienna?

Budapest to Vienna by train

Journey time	From 2h 41m
Price	From €14.90
Distance	133 miles (214 km)
Frequency	20 trains per day
Departure station	Budapest

3 

Is Vienna or Budapest better?

When it comes to just straight-up staring at (and photographing) the cityscape, the Budapest vs Vienna contest is clear: Budapest wins, hands down. While Vienna is a beautiful and regal city, from above, it tends to appear quite modern and is set against a flat setting that doesn’t add a lot of texture.

What is the best time of year to go to Vienna?

The best time to visit Vienna is from April to May or September to October. The mild weather in spring and fall brings mild crowds. Most visitors aim to enjoy the warm, sunny weather that Vienna experiences in the summer months. Between June and August, you can expect the city to fill up and room rates to skyrocket.

Is the train ride from Budapest to Vienna scenic?

Scenery. It’s worth pointing out, straight off the bat, that the journey from Vienna to Budapest is not the most scenic – it’s flat and the countryside is fairly uneventful, which means this isn’t a journey you make for the views… unless you’re big into wind turbines that is!

Which city is better Prague or Vienna?

Vienna is magnificent and grandiose, Prague is picturesque and medieval. Vienna is more expensive, has better coffee houses. Prague has cheaper and IMHO better beer. All the cities you are going to visit speak German (with the exception of Budapest).

What is the best month to visit Budapest?

The best times to visit Budapest are from March to May and September through November. These shoulder seasons are when the weather is idyllic and the city isn’t overcrowded with tourists. However, the climate is always relatively mild, with temperatures rarely exceeding bearable levels.

Is Vienna or Salzburg better?

As far as mountain scenery and outdoor adventures go, Salzburg comes out on top. While Vienna boasts enormous, well-manicured Stadtpark and a location adjacent to beautiful Vienna Woods, it simply can’t beat Salzburg’s access to the Alps. You can take a stroll in Vienna, but you can take a hike in Salzburg.

Should I stay Buda or Pest?

Buda is considered to be the calmer side of the city–while it’s not exactly dead, there tends to be much more going on, including nightlife, on the Pest side of the river. Buda tends to have a much more residential feel.

Is it safe to walk at night in Vienna?

Vienna is a very safe city and in general women and men will have no trouble walking around at night. Karlsplatz station and Gumpendorfer Strasse can be boisterous late in the evening. The Prater and Praterstern can get dodgy at night. Ausstellungsstrasse is best avoided due to sex workers and kerb-crawlers.

Is there a direct train from Vienna to Budapest?

Is there a direct train from Vienna to Budapest? Yes, it is possible to travel from Vienna to Budapest without having to change trains. There are 5 direct trains from Vienna to Budapest each day. Though there may be fewer direct services available depending on your exact departure date.

Is Prague or Budapest better?

If you are short on time, Prague will be the better choice seeing as it’s a smaller, walkable city with better day trip options. If you have a little more time and happen to love food, Budapest will give you a few more options to fill your days, plus, the thermal spas are world-class.

Do they speak English in Vienna?

In the first district of Vienna, a major tourist area, many people do in fact speak English. But outside that district most shop people, even restaurant people do not, or speak very little. Again, this is a German speaking country and it would be very useful to put aside the “everyone speaks English ” attitude.

Is Budapest similar to Vienna?

Budapest is in some ways similar to Vienna, with similar architecture but less impressive and not as well conservated. Not that isn’t a wonderful city, but in this regard, you can’t compete with the imperial capital.