The cheapest and fastest trains from Salzburg to Budapest
Cheapest price
$106
Average price
$125
Fastest journey
5 h 12 m
Average duration
5 h 31 m
Trains per day
14
Distance
450 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salzburg to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salzburg to Budapest will cost around $125 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $106.
Of the 14 trains that leave Salzburg for Budapest on Wed, Nov 05, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 05 the direct trains cover the 450 km distance in an average of 5 h 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 12 m .
On Wed, Nov 05 the slowest trains will take 6 h 7 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
RJ 547+
RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest)
RJ 547+
RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest)
IC 549+
RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest)
IC 549+
RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest)
IC 549+
EC 145
RJX 765+
EC 145
RJX 763+
EC 143
RJX 61
RJX 765+
RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest)
RJX 765+
RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest)Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Salzburg to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €32, and a flight costs an average of €372.
Distance: 279 miles (450 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | 
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€104 Average price  | €54 Average price Cheapest | €468 Average price  | 
6h 38m Average total duration Fastest 6h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time*  | 7h 25m Average total duration 6h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time*  | 9h 18m Average total duration 6h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*  | 
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions  | - CO2 emissions  | 
Direct Options  | Direct Options  | Direct Options  | 
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Salzburg to Budapest train times
The table below shows live departures for Salzburg to Budapest trains for today, Tuesday, November 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets  | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 RJ 649+ RJ 1035 (Prague -> Budapest) | 1:11 PM Salzburg Hbf | 6h03   | 7:14 PM Budapest-Deli | 1 transfer | |
 RJ 649+ RJ 1035 (Prague -> Budapest) | 1:11 PM Salzburg Hbf | 5h47   | 6:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, November 5 | |||||
 RJX 763+ EC 143 | 7:07 AM Salzburg Hbf | 5h12   | 12:19 PM Budapest Keleti | 1 transfer | |
 RJX 265+ RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest) | 7:07 AM Salzburg Hbf | 7h51   | 2:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 transfer | |
 RJ 547+ RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest) | 7:11 AM Salzburg Hbf | 8h03   | 3:14 PM Budapest-Deli | 1 transfer | |
 RJ 547+ RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest) | 7:11 AM Salzburg Hbf | 7h47   | 2:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 transfer | |
 RJ 547+ RJX 61 | 7:11 AM Salzburg Hbf | 6h08   | 1:19 PM Budapest Keleti | 1 transfer | |
 RJX 61 | 8:07 AM Salzburg Hbf | 5h12   | 1:19 PM Budapest Keleti | 0 transfersDirect | |
 RJX 61+ RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest) | 8:07 AM Salzburg Hbf | 6h51   | 2:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 transfer | |
 IC 549+ EC 145 | 8:11 AM Salzburg Hbf | 6h08   | 2:19 PM Budapest Keleti | 1 transfer | |
 IC 549+ RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest) | 8:11 AM Salzburg Hbf | 7h03   | 3:14 PM Budapest-Deli | 1 transfer | |
 IC 549+ RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest) | 8:11 AM Salzburg Hbf | 6h47   | 2:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 transfer | |
 RJX 765+ EC 145 | 9:07 AM Salzburg Hbf | 5h12   | 2:19 PM Budapest Keleti | 1 transfer | |
 RJX 765+ RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest) | 9:07 AM Salzburg Hbf | 6h07   | 3:14 PM Budapest-Deli | 1 transfer | |
 RJX 765+ RJ 1035 (Prague -> Budapest) | 9:07 AM Salzburg Hbf | 9h51   | 6:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 transfer | |
 RJX 765+ RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest) | 9:07 AM Salzburg Hbf | 5h51   | 2:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Salzburg to Budapest
Distance 279 miles (450 km)  | 
Average train duration 6h 8m  | 
Cheapest ticket price $85 (€70)  | 
Trains per day 8  | 
Direct trains 2  | 
Fastest train 4h 55m  | 
First train 00:02  | 
Last train 23:42  | 
Train companies: ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Regiojet, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | InterCity, EuroNight, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | S-Bahn, ÖBB | ICE from Salzburg to Budapest trainsÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Regiojet, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | InterCity, EuroNight, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | S-Bahn, ÖBB | ICE trains will get you between Salzburg and Budapest from $39 (€32). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
Regiojet
ÖBB Nightjet
ÖBB | InterCity
ÖBB | ICE
EuroNight
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ÖBB | Regionalzug
Train tickets from Salzburg to Budapest: when to book to save $
The rule of buying in advance to save money is not only valid when booking a flight but also for train travel. Train tickets are generally on sale 6 months before the departure date. Some train booking tips from us:
- Buying your train ticket from Salzburg - Budapest 3 weeks in advance means you can save on average up to 4% compared to the price available on the day of departure.
 - If you book a ticket Salzburg - Budapest with 2 months in advance you save up to about 0% compared to the initial price.
 - By booking 3 months in advance, you could save up to 11%.
 - On Omio you can find all offers, train times and prices for train travel in Europe, the U.S., and Canada.
 
FAQs: Trains from Salzburg to Budapest

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Salzburg to Budapest
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
 
- Free
 
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from Südtiroler Platz.
 
- Restaurant Imlauer
 - Stieglitz
 
- Outside the main entrance.
 
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
 
- €1
 
- Hotel Europa Salzburg
 - Wyndham Grand Salzburg Conference Centre
 - H+ Hotel Salzburg
 
- Located in the main hall
 
- Located in the main hall
 
- Avis
 - Europcar
 - Hertz
 
- Located in the main hall
 
- Free
 
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for ÖBB and Westbahn trains
 - Hall 2: platforms 6-11 for regional and international trains
 
- Bus: Lines 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 25
 - S-Bahn: Line S3
 - Trolleybus: Lines 1, 2, 3, 5, 6
 
- Parking is available near the station, with several public parking options in the vicinity.
 
- Outside the main entrance.
 
- Ramps.
 
- Free of charge
 
- Hotel Schloss Mönchstein
 - Hotel Villa Carlton
 - Hotel & Villa Auersperg
 
- The station is a small local station with basic facilities, primarily serving local and regional routes.
 
- Bus: Several lines available
 - S-Bahn: Line S3
 
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
 
- Free
 
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible from Kerepesi út.
 
- Rosenstein Restaurant
 - Huszar Restaurant
 
- Outside the main entrance.
 
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
 
- HUF 200
 
- Hotel Hungaria City Center
 - Baross City Hotel
 - Royal Park Boutique Hotel
 
- Located in the main hall
 
- Avis
 - Europcar
 - Hertz
 
- Located in the main hall
 
- Free
 
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for international and intercity trains
 - Hall 2: platforms 7-13 for regional trains
 - Hall 3: platforms 14-18 for suburban trains
 
- Metro: Line M2, Line M4
 - Bus: Several lines available
 - Tram: Line 24
 
- 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
 
- Free
 
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Etele tér.
 
- Restaurant Etele Plaza
 - KFC Etele Plaza
 
- Outside the main entrance.
 
- Elevators, ramps.
 
- HUF 200
 
- Hotel Griff
 - Hotel Ventura
 - Hotel Berlin
 
- Located in the main hall
 
- Avis
 - Europcar
 
- Located in the main hall
 
- Free
 
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for international and domestic long-distance trains
 - Hall 2: regional and suburban train platforms
 - Hall 3: Metro and tram connections
 
- Metro: Line M4
 - Tram: Line 1, Line 19, Line 49
 - Bus: Several lines available
 
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
 
- Free
 
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. Access via Nyugati tér.
 
- Két Szerecsen
 - Menza Restaurant
 
- Outside the main entrance.
 
- Elevators, ramps.
 
- HUF 200
 
- Hotel Parlament
 - Radisson Blu Béke Hotel
 - Hilton Budapest City
 
- Located in the main hall
 
- Avis
 - Europcar
 
- Located in the main hall
 
- Free
 
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for international trains
 - Hall 2: domestic and regional train platforms
 - Hall 3: metro and tram connections
 
- Metro: Line M3
 - Tram: Line 4, Line 6
 - Bus: Several lines available
 
- Mon - Sun: 06:00-10:00, 10:20-14:00, 14:25- 17:35
 
- Located in the passenger hall, approaching the entrance near the international checkout to the left.
 
- Déli Terasz Söröző
 - Ibrahim török büfé
 - Vagon Etterem
 - Fornetti
 - Trio pizza
 - Turkish Döner KEBAB
 - Déli Mosoly
 - Balatonexpressz Étkezőkocsi
 - Club D One
 - Lokomotív Falatozó
 
- There are some accessible features including ramps and elevators.
 
- Mercure Budapest Castle Hill
 - Christina Residence Budapest
 - ibis Budapest Castle Hill
 
- Mon - Sun: 06:00-10:00, 10:20-14:00, 14:25- 17:35
 
- Located in the passenger hall of the train station, next to the international ticket offices.
 
- Metro lines: M2 (red)
 - Tram lines: 17, 56, 56A, 59, 59A, 59B, 61
 - Bus lines: 21, 21A, 39, 102, 139, 140, 140A, N960, N990
 - Train lines: IC, IR, S (10, 12, 30, 34, 35, 40, 42), Z30
 
- 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
 
- Free
 
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Access is available via Mester utca.
 
- Nándori Cukrászda
 - Petrus Restaurant
 
- Outside the main entrance.
 
- Ramps.
 
- HUF 200
 
- Ibis Styles Budapest City
 - Hotel Thomas Budapest
 - Leonardo Hotel Budapest
 
- Located in the main hall
 
- Located in the main hall
 
- Free
 
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for regional trains
 - Hall 2: freight services
 
- Tram: Line 2, Line 24
 - Bus: Several lines available
 
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