Bus tickets Vienna — Budapest

The fastest direct trip takes 2 h 50 min; a typical one is around 3 h 10 min. The real journey can be longer than the timetable — it depends on the queue at the border.

A direct trip starts at €16. The fare depends on the carrier, the date and how many seats are left — the search on this page shows the exact price for your date.

The first direct bus leaves at 01:25 and the last one at 23:45. There are 43 direct trips a day.

The main boarding points are: Vienna Central Station; Vienna Erdberg (VIB). The exact address is printed on your ticket.

FlixBus CZ s.r.o., FlixBus DACH GmbH, R. Gegi SRL, R. Johann Travel SRL. You can compare their trips, prices and refund terms in the search on this page.

Refund conditions are shown before purchase under «Trip details». We also state them on the ticket itself. You can return a ticket yourself on the «My tickets» page, if the carrier's rules allow it. If the trip has already departed and you could not travel for personal reasons, a refund is not possible.

Every carrier sets its own luggage rules. Check «Trip details» for the number of items allowed and whether extra luggage is available.

Call the contact number printed on your ticket next to the route information — the carrier has the most accurate arrival time.

Document requirements differ from country to country. Check with the border service or the consulate of the country you are travelling to for the exact list of documents for your route.

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