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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Vienna to Budapest:

• Earliest: departs at 13:20 and lands at 14:11
• Latest: departs at 21:05 and lands at 21:56.

The flight takes about 51m.

A direct flight from Vienna to Budapest takes 51m, covering 345 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Vienna to Budapest range from €140 to €199, with an average of €154 over the past 12 months. Anything below €140 counts as a good deal.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge €31–€90 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air Algerie. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-700 Passenger/BBJ1 (winglets) variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Vienna to Budapest flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, Morning flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between Vienna and Budapest is around €147 return, with a flight time of about 50m. Taking the train is much cheaper at around €19, with a trip time of about 2h 40m. The bus is similarly priced at around €23 and takes about 3h 30m. Compared to flying, recent train and bus fares are roughly 86% lower. However, those options take about 2+ hours longer each way.

One-way fares from Vienna to Budapest are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about €112, which is 20% below the typical average for this route.

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport (BUD) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around €5 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Klass Wagen
• Dryyve
• GREEN MOTION
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• Sixt

Flights from Vienna to Budapest usually depart from Vienna Intl (VIE) and arrive at Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD).

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 61% on flights from Vienna to Budapest. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at €139 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at €356, a difference of €217.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

2 airlines operate flights between Vienna and Budapest. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Austrian Airlines
• Air Algerie

Some of the most popular sights in Budapest are Vörösmarty tér, Buda Castle, and Puskás Aréna. These are among the most viewed places in Budapest on KAYAK.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Austrian Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.