Salzburg to Budapest by train
Compare prices, times and book fast direct trains
Overview: trains from Salzburg to Budapest
Find the key information for travelling by train from Salzburg to Budapest, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.
Travelling from Salzburg to Budapest by train
Want to know how to get from Salzburg to Budapest by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from Salzburg to Budapest take around 5 hours and 11 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 451 kilometres.
On weekdays, the first train leaving Salzburg is scheduled to depart at around 03:43. The last departure is usually at around 19:08. This is the same as during the weekend. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 23 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 55 minutes.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from US$36.00.
We think any time is a great time to visit Budapest, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.
For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Budapest.
Is there a direct train from Salzburg to Budapest?
Yes, there is a direct train from Salzburg to Budapest.
Trains usually run with a similar frequency on weekends.
How long does it take to travel from Salzburg to Budapest?
The Salzburg to Budapest train travel takes about 5 hours and 11 minutes, no matter when you leave.
What are the Salzburg to Budapest train times and schedule?
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Budapest leaving Salzburg at around 03:43 and the last train leaving at around 19:08. This is the same at the weekend.
Other train journeys from Salzburg
- From Salzburg to Innsbruck From US$17.50
- From Salzburg to Mannheim From US$35.00
- From Salzburg to London From US$97.50
- From Salzburg to Munich From US$8.50
- From Salzburg to Vienna From US$23.00
- From Salzburg to Brussels From US$41.00
- From Salzburg to Cologne From US$21.50
- From Salzburg to Zurich From US$34.50
- From Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main From US$8.50
- From Salzburg to Hegyeshalom From US$39.69
- From Salzburg to Bruck an der Leitha From US$23.50
- From Salzburg to Kufstein From US$12.00
- From Salzburg to Rosenheim From US$8.50
- From Salzburg to Ulm From US$28.50
- From Salzburg to Bad Gastein From US$87.50
Other train journeys to Budapest
- From London to Budapest From US$121.50
- From Paris to Budapest From US$90.50
- From Munich to Budapest From US$42.50
- From Brussels to Budapest From US$81.00
- From Prague to Budapest From US$20.00
- From Berlin to Budapest From US$44.50
- From Cologne to Budapest From US$44.50
- From Amsterdam to Budapest From US$82.50
- From Frankfurt am Main to Budapest From US$141.50
- From Vienna to Budapest From US$10.50
- From Stuttgart to Budapest From US$44.00
- From Mannheim to Budapest From US$66.00
- From Bruck an der Leitha to Budapest From US$23.00
- From Hegyeshalom to Budapest From US$29.10
- From Győr to Budapest From US$24.47
Other train journeys from Budapest
- From Budapest to Vienna From US$10.50
- From Budapest to Munich From US$42.50
- From Budapest to Prague From US$19.50
- From Budapest to Bruck an der Leitha From US$23.00
- From Budapest to Győr From US$24.47
- From Budapest to Bratislava From US$76.00
- From Budapest to Paris From US$68.00
- From Budapest to Zurich From US$52.00
- From Budapest to Vac From US$7.00
- From Budapest to Zagreb From US$45.00
- From Budapest to Frankfurt am Main From US$44.00
- From Budapest to Siofok From US$22.00
230+ European rail operators Official partner of 230+ European rail operators
Travellers rate us "Excellent!"
Blog posts featuring Salzburg or Budapest
-
Go east with RegioJet for the trip of a lifetime!
Rail Europe proudly welcomes RegioJet to our booking platform, offering travellers exciting new adventures at an unbeatable price.Read more
-
The must-see Pride celebrations across Europe this summer!
Pride Month is almost here!Read more
-
Explore Hungary’s hidden gems by train
New routes from Budapest mean new discoveries: from the Hungarian Riviera to the Calvinist RomeRead more