When travelling to Budapest, knowing the exact station is important. Check it against your accommodation address or your next change before you pay, rather than after you’ve got off the train.
Before purchasing
Check available services with ÖBB or the Hungarian operator. Verify the ticket type, seat allocation and change conditions. Do not apply the rules of the Austrian regional travel pass to the entire international route. If you’re returning on the same day, search for both journeys in advance.
On the day of travel
On the day of travel, save your ticket offline and check the timetables. For a short visit, calculate the net time you’ll spend in the city after alighting and the journey back. If the route involves an airport, add a separate, confirmed ground transport leg.
Checking the ticket
Once booked, check the passenger details, calendar date, stations and all included legs. Save the full boarding document offline. Prices and timetables are not fixed in this guide: you’ll need to check the current options with the operator for your specific date.
See also: Prague–Berlin train: checking the journey and connections; Paris–Amsterdam train: how to check the Eurostar and station.
Official sources
ÖBB; MÁV. Please check the latest services, prices and conditions for your specific date; the photographs illustrate rail travel and do not confirm the composition of a specific service.
Image details
- Railjet 2. Generation in Landeck-Zams.jpg — Michael1884; CC BY-SA 4.0. The image has been resized and converted to WebP. Licence terms can be found on the original page.
- Railjet 2nd Generation open-plan carriage in Economy Class.jpg — Michael1884; CC BY-SA 4.0. The image has been resized and converted to WebP. Licence terms can be found on the original page.
Questions and answers
How should I estimate the time for a day trip?
Subtract the time spent travelling to and from the station and getting around town from the total time, and allow some extra time for the return journey.
Are the prices listed here up to date?
No. Please check the carrier’s offer for the final price including the required options.
What should I check for a connecting journey?
The exact stations, the actual route and the type of tickets.
Is it enough to save the search results?
No. You’ll need a confirmed ticket and, where necessary, a booking confirmation.