Often asked: How Long To Drive From Vienna To Budapest?

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.

Can I drive from Budapest to Vienna?

Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Vienna is 243 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Budapest to Vienna.

Can I travel from Vienna to Budapest?

Take the train and save With Sparschiene tickets, you can travel from Vienna to Budapest as well as to many other Hungarian cities for as little as € 14.90. With the Sparschiene Komfort tickets you can enjoy more options on your trip to Hungary, including seat reservation from € 19.90*.

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.

Is Budapest better than Prague?

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.

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!

How much is train ticket from Budapest to Vienna?

Budapest to Vienna by train

Journey time	From 2h 37m
Price	€9 – €53.80
Distance	133 miles (214 km)
Frequency	18 trains per day
Departure station	Budapest

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How far is Prague from Budapest?

The distance between Prague and Budapest is 530 kilometers, and, of course, the fastest way is travelling by plane – it takes less than 1.5 hours.

Can you take a boat from Budapest to Vienna?

There is a six hour Danube cruise that takes you from Vienna to Budapest and back on a high speed hydrofoil. This is the fastest of all boat trips between the two cities. Added benefit: You are free to explore both cities at your own speed and taste.

How far is Budapest from Vienna?

The distance between Vienna and Budapest is 214 km. The road distance is 243 km.

How far is Prague from Vienna?

Prague and Vienna are only around 300 kilometers apart, so getting to the Austrian capital by train is easy. There are plenty of trains every day, with the first departure leaving as early as 5:45 a.m. After that, trains from Prague to Vienna leave approximately every two hours.

How do I get from Vienna to Salzburg?

The easiest way to travel from Vienna to Salzburg is by train. The connections are very frequent and the journey takes around 2 hours and 30 minutes, depending on the connection you take. There are two companies operating Vienna to Salzburg route: ÖBB (the national railways company) and the private one – WESTbahn.

Is Budapest cheaper than Vienna?

There’s no doubt about it: Vienna is pricey, and Budapest is not. You can expect to pay far less for everything from lodging to restaurant meals to public transportation to tourist attractions in Budapest vs Vienna, making a city break almost universally less expensive in 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.

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).