Budapest was a former part of the Habsburg Empire. The baths of Budapest are unique, there is hardly another such city in Europe that allows you to combine relaxation in the baths, interesting sights and relatively cheap prices. For young people in Budapest there are interesting bars, discos, and for older people there are baths, gardens and parks. In this article I will tell you how to organize your trip to Budapest, what to see, where to go, which bath to go to. The prices in the article were updated on December 15, 2018.
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Budapest is the capital of Hungary, a city of baths, magnificent architecture and relatively cheap prices for everything. Most of the impressive buildings in Budapest were built at the end of the 19th century for the millennium of finding the Motherland. What nation in the world still celebrates such a strange holiday?
Currency of Hungary
10HUF - $0.0349
10HUF - 0.0309€
10 HUF - 2.32 rubles.
10 HUF - 0.074 new Belarusian rubles.
10 HUF - 0.966 hryvnia
It is best to change in the city at official exchange offices. At the airport, the exchange rate is not very profitable, and there is a high probability of deception and fraud from the hands.
Language of Hungary
Hungarian. The language, of course, is very peculiar and hardly readable, but Hungarians have no illusions and do not expect knowledge of Hungarian from visitors, so they learn English, many sellers know the necessary minimum in Russian. During the years of our common socialist past, the Hungarians learned Russian at school and the older generation remembers a few words, while the youth working in tourism teaches. In all tourist places, all inscriptions are duplicated in English. The German language is also very common in Hungary; for several centuries, the Hungarians lived together with the Germans in the same country.
Why go to Budapest
See the city where East meets West. If you are traveling from the East to Western Europe, then Budapest will be the first city where you can feel the breath of Western civilization. But if you move in the opposite direction, then in Budapest you will experience the taste of the East for the first time.
See everything that was built for the millennium of finding the Motherland, for example, the magnificent Hungarian Parliament, Heroes' Square and many other impressive buildings.
Improve your health by bathing in thermal water.
Good, tasty and not expensive to eat, drink tokay or palinka eaten.
Look at the oldest subway in mainland Europe. The first underground was built in London, but Britain is an island and the price level there is completely different.
Prices in Budapest
Prices in Budapest are very moderate. According to the numbeo portal, life in Budapest is 12% cheaper than life in Moscow, but everything is not clear here. For example, restaurants in Budapest will be cheaper than restaurants in Moscow and by 40%, but public transport in Budapest is more expensive. yet the cost of living and the cost of vacation are very different things, but the data is encouraging.
In tourist areas, prices can be very high. For example, kurtash-kalach (an analogue of the Czech trdlo) in chain stalls costs 290 HUF, and at Christmas markets it costs from 800 to 1500 HUF, a piece of Esterhazy cake in the pretentious confectionery Gerbo costs 2000 HUF, and in a simpler confectionery 500 HUF, and so in everything. There is no such thing in Vienna.
How to get to Budapest on your own
By plane
The Polish-Hungarian low-cost company WizzAir flies from Moscow and St. Petersburg to Budapest, so it’s really possible to fly cheap to Budapest. If for some reason you were not able to buy a cheap ticket to Budapest from St. Petersburg, you can read my article on the bedstead.
Naturally, you need to take tickets 3-4 months before departure, then the price will be optimal. The longer you think, the more you pay in the end. And keep in mind that WizzAir is a low-cost airline, the price is indicated without luggage, and you will even have to pay for choosing a seat in the cabin.
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Transfer in Budapest from the airport
The minimum cost of a transfer in Budapest is 530 HUF (1.7 €). To do this, you will have to use public transport and exchange some money at an unfavorable airport rate. You need to buy a ticket with the possibility of a transfer and validate it, take the ticket from the machine at the bus stop, it is more expensive from the driver. The ticket gives the right to travel in public transport for 80 minutes from the moment of composting during the day and 120 minutes at night. Right at the exit from the airport, take bus number 200 and go to the nearest metro station, the bus ride will take 30 minutes. Then take the metro to your hotel.
Shuttle transfer available. I described this option in more detail in the article.
A taxi will cost 32€, I highly recommend using the site, in Eastern Europe it is very common to overprice a taxi at the airport many times over. You make an order on the site in Russian, pay, the driver with a sign with your name is waiting for you at the airport, here you can pay for the entire transfer on the site and not change money at the airport. In the opposite direction, this method also works fine. On the same site you can order a transfer to other cities in Hungary.
Ready tours
With tours to Budapest from St. Petersburg, everything is not very good. Tours are offered for 3 days price from 22000 rubles. while living in the periphery. From Moscow, everything is much better from 14,000 rubles, the flight is offered with WizzAir, here you need to carefully consider the requirements for hand luggage, luggage, a fine will be charged for violation. Muscovites and without tours. firms will be able to buy a ticket to Budapest from WizzAir and choose any hotel. At the tour. firms usually have a very limited set of hotels.
Hotels in Budapest
Fountain hunting of King Matthias in the courtyard of the royal palace The cost of visiting the Hungarian National Gallery is 1800 HUF ∼ 5.55 €, there is no Russian audio guide. The Royal Palace was completely destroyed during the assault in 1945, so it was not completely restored, the interior looks very modern. The permanent exhibition presents medieval church art, Hungarian artists, there are Raphael, Brueghel, Titian, El Greco. On the third floor is contemporary art.
The cost of visiting the Museum of History is 2000 HUF ∼ 6.17 €, there is no Russian audio guide.
Basically, these two museums are visited by holders of the Budapest City Card, for them they are free.
Under the castle rock there is a "Museum of a hospital in the rock and a nuclear bunker", which are very popular with tourists. A ticket there is expensive 4000 HUF ∼ 12.35€, but many people like it. A visit to this museum will give you an idea of what Hungarians think about the Second World War and the Soviet period, which they definitely didn’t tell you in school. Guided tour in primitive English.
Viewpoint on Gellert Hill Second day
It is logical to start in Pest on Lajos Kossuth Square. This is the square in front of the Hungarian Parliament building. Everyone has seen photos of the parliament from the Danube, on the other hand it is no less good and the buildings standing nearby are also worthy of attention. The Parliament building can be visited with a guided tour, but this is an expensive pleasure - 6000 HUF ∼ 18.52 €, read more in a separate article.
The center of Hungary is under the dome of the parliament building You should definitely take a look at the neighboring Freedom Square, its architectural ensemble is very good. Then go to the Danube to look at the "Shoes on the Embankment", this is a monument to the memory of the Jews shot on the embankment. then walk along the Danube, admiring the Buda Castle. Or you can arrange yourself a river walk to the pier near the Marriot Hotel. Vereshmarty Square is not far from there, the famous confectionery Gerbaud is located on the square and Vaci Street, the most shopping and restaurant street of the city, starts from it. Vaci street will take you to the city.
Building of the Central Market of Budapest There you can buy souvenirs if you are not going to make country trips and just look at the Hungarian national products. On the second floor of the market is the largest stand-up bar in Budapest.
Third day
Vintage subway car in the Metro Museum But before that, you should go look at the St. Stephen's Basilica - the main cathedral of Budapest. I let you into the cathedral for alms. Inside is very beautiful.
St. Stephen's Basilica From the cathedral, go back, your goal will be Andrássy Avenue, it was built up for the millennium of finding the Motherland in 1896. The avenue is built up with chic mansions, palaces, and it houses the Budapest Opera House, two squares and the Museum of Terror. This is again about the oppression of the Hungarians during the years of Soviet rule, when the objectionable were exiled to Siberia, and a giant statue of Stalin stood in front of the Budapest parliament.
Terror Museum 
Heroes Square There are art museums on both sides of the square. The Museum of Fine Arts, the people are very praised for a worthy exposition, but contemporary art, of course, is not for everyone.
Behind the square is the picturesque Transylvanian Vajdahunyad Castle. In fact, the castle is fake, it is a copy, built again for the celebration of the millennium of finding the Motherland, but it looks very impressive.
Vajdahunyad Castle The famous Széchenyi Baths, the zoo, the chic and expensive restaurant Gundel Etterem are located nearby. If you want to try all the Hungarian dishes in one place on a budget, pay attention to the chain ones.
This is a very busy plan for exploring Budapest for 3 days, it will not be possible to insert the baths in three days the fastest, it will take more time.
Day trips from Budapest on your own
Hungary is a relatively cheap country and excursions there are very budgetary, many excursions also include a lunch with a national flavor. It is never harmful to look at prices on the Internet, you will be able to compare with what they will offer you on the streets of the city or in a hotel.
Organized excursions, of course, will allow you to see more per unit of time than independent trips by public transport. To organize independent trips, use the site of the Hungarian Electric Trains (HÉV), the site of regional bus lines. If you have any public transport pass in Budapest, show it when buying a train ticket, you will be given a discount. Further, the name of popular stations in Hungarian, to make it easier to substitute on the site.
Budapest-Nyugati - Esztergom is by train
Visegrad - by bus number 880
Gödöllő by bus number 880
Vác on bus no. 880
In Hungary, you can take tickets for trains and buses right on the spot, it will not be more expensive than on the Internet.
If you are 3-5 people, then renting a car will be financially justified. The car greatly saves time, creates additional convenience and relieves you of the need to deal with public transport in a foreign country. . Prices start from 60€ for a three day rental.
The most popular excursion from Budapest in winter is the Bend of the Danube. During the bus tour you will be shown as many as three small towns - Esztergom, Vyshegrad, Szentendre. In the process of an independent trip by public transport, you will be able to see only one of these objects or a maximum of two, but only in the summer, it gets dark early in winter.
Main square of Szentendre If you decide on an independent trip, it is best to opt for the town of Centedre, as the most colorful. Read.
From Budapest to Gödöl and Vác on your own
For those who are interested in the fate of Empress Sissi, a trip to Gödöl (30 km from Budapest) is popular, where the Grasszalkovich Palace is located. At one time, the palace was the summer residence of the Emperor of Austria-Hungary, Franz Joseph. There is a large park around the palace. A ticket to the palace costs 2500HUF ∼ 8.1€, there is a Russian audio guide (800HUF ∼ 2.5€), entrance to the park is free. On the same day, you can have time to visit the small baroque town of Vac. If you visit both of these sites, you can say that you got acquainted with the Hungarian Baroque. Or you can take a tour.
Grasszalkovich Palace Gödöle can be reached both by train and by bus. See which train station is closest to your hotel.
From Budapest to Lake Balaton on your own
The next most popular excursion from Budapest will be Lake Balaton. Of course, the best experience from this trip can be obtained in the warm season. Usually a day trip to Balaton by public transport looks like this:
- By train from Budapest South Station (Déli pályaudvar) to Siófok (ticket price 3750HUF ∼ 12€), you will have to spend 1 hour 20 minutes on a high-speed train or 2 hours 20 minutes on an ordinary one.
- From Siofok to Balatonfuredom by boat on Balaton (cost 1600HUF ∼ 5.2€)
- From Balatonfuredd to Budapest by train (ticket price 3750HUF ∼ 12€)
Siofok and Balatonfüred are typical resort towns on the shore of the lake, in summer you can swim and sunbathe there. Near Balatonfured is the Tihany Peninsula, there is a nature reserve, a monastery and it is very beautiful, usually tourists tend to visit this place.
Tihany Peninsula With the tour you will be able to see not only the Hungarian Sea - Balaton, but also swim in the famous lake Heviz. This is an all-day activity, is only held on Thursdays and requires booking.
On the same site you can take an excursion to Miskolc or Hajdúszoboszló - these are two more Hungarian resort towns with thermal spas.
From Budapest to Vienna on your own
You can go from Budapest to Vienna, but preferably not for one day, Vienna is a very large city rich in sights. Purely on the road you will have to spend 3 hours one way, six hours on the train in one day is hard. The train departs from Keleti Pályaudvar station, it is better to buy a ticket via the Internet on the website of the Hungarian Railways, it will turn out cheaper, from 13 € for a one-way ticket. Curiously, a ticket from Budapest to Vienna is cheaper than a ticket from Vienna to Budapest. On the website of the Hungarian Railways, you can immediately take a ticket there and back.
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Between the capitals of Austria (Vienna) and Hungary (Budapest) the distance is not very large. Many tourists often cross the border between them to admire the sights of two beautiful capitals at once. Depending on the type of transport, the distance between them varies from 214 km to 300 km. And the message between them is the most diverse: buses, private cars, trains, planes, and those who are not in a hurry can sail along the Danube by ferry admiring the surrounding landscapes.
Train ride
Those who want to get from Vienna to Budapest by train should use the Austrian Railways (ÖBB). The fastest and most convenient way is to take the high-speed and luxurious inside Railjet train. The journey will take less than three hours. The exact arrival time of the train can be found in the timetable. There is no need to buy a Railjet ticket in advance, but you will have to pay a little to reserve a seat. But it is better to book tickets well in advance of the trip, otherwise there may not be places.
Austrian trains have "business", first and second class carriages, but the trip even in the second class will feel comfortable. A one-way first class ticket will cost 62.4 euros, while a second class ticket will cost only 39 euros.
Useful information for travelers:
- Austrian trains leave every two hours.
- Tickets can be bought directly on the carrier's website, and cheaper than at the station ticket office. It is only necessary to indicate the date of the trip, the points of departure and destination, the age and number of passengers. The site will offer options from which you can choose the most suitable.
- Online purchase of tickets can be done with a payment card. After payment, a 10-digit code will be sent to the buyer's e-mail, which he must enter at the Vienna railway station into a special e-ticket machine, available only at the railway station. The machine will give you a ticket and a receipt.
- Tickets must be kept throughout the trip., because they are double-checked by controllers - first Austrian, and then Hungarian.
Austrian trains in Budapest come to Keleti Pályaudvar station, next to which there is a metro station with the same name. Regional trains make more stops than high-speed trains, but they provide an opportunity during stops to look a little at some Hungarian cities (Komarom, Gyor) that are not spoiled by tourism.
Bus ride
This is the cheapest way to get from Vienna to Budapest. Passenger transportation, which takes about three hours, between these cities is carried out by Eurolines and Orange Ways. Eurolines send their buses from the Vienna Erdberg station, located next to the metro station of the same name. Orange Ways start from platform number 2, located near the stadium of the metro station "Stadion".
The first flight is at 7 am, the last departs at 19-30. A one-way ticket costs from 15 euros. It can be bought right there at the box office at the station or via the Internet on the websites of carriers. The method of buying tickets via the Internet is preferable, for this you need to enter the points of departure and destination, travel date, age and number of passengers, and then pay for the order through the card. With the relative cheapness of the bus service, it cannot but be considered comfortable - the cars must have dry closets and air conditioners. Tourists speak with satisfaction about both companies, noting the good quality of service and the absence of discomfort.
Airplane flight
Hundreds of planes of various airlines fly over Austria and Hungary, located in the middle of the European Union, every day, so air traffic between their capitals is a typical phenomenon. Every day, many flights from a variety of airlines fly from Vienna to Budapest and back: Lufthansa, Alitalia, Tyrolean Airways, Austrian Airlines, Airberlin and others. Flight times vary greatly for direct or connecting flights - a direct connection will take 45-50 minutes, and with transfers it will increase to three or more hours. As you can see, flights with transfers do not give any time gain compared to trains or road transport. It is worth adding to this that the prices of flights cannot be called attractive either - a direct flight with Austrian Airlines will cost a minimum of 250 euros. And if you fly with transfers somewhere in Amsterdam, Paris or Dusseldorf, then even then you will have to pay 130-150 euros.
Vienna Airport Schwechat is 18 kilometers away from the center of the capital. Numerous electric trains, buses and minibuses run between it and the city, and you can also get there by taxi. Budapest airport is almost as far from the city - 16 kilometers. They are also connected by trains, buses and taxis.
Travel by car
Since there are many short distances in Europe, tourists like to travel around it in rented cars. Usually a car is rented immediately after landing at the airport, in addition, there are also many rental offices in cities.
You can get to Budapest from Vienna by car along the A4 road, starting at the southeast exit from the city. The distance between the cities is about 250 kilometers, which can be covered comfortably and without problems by a rented car, enjoying the surrounding views. Travel time is approximately 2.5 hours.
Information useful for car travelers:
- Petrol both in Austria and Hungary, costs the same - about 1.16 euros.
- To drive on toll roads, buy a vignette valid for 10 days and standing for cars in Austria 9 euros, and in Hungary 3 forints. It must be mounted on the windshield of the car.
- Parking in European cities is usually paid., an hour of parking for a passenger car costs at least 2 euros.
- In the European Union, the use of radar detectors is prohibited., and even for the turned off device, the inspector will issue a fine.
Wealthy people or companies with at least 4 people can afford travel from Vienna to Budapest and by taxi. All pleasure will result in 200 euros.
The distance Budapest - Vienna along the highway is 245 km, in a straight line - 216 km. In countries with the English system of measures, the length of this route is 152 miles on the road and 135 miles in a straight line. The journey from Budapest to Vienna by car will take approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes.
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Distance between Budapest and Vienna
If you go by road by car, then the distance between Budapest and Vienna is 249.2 km.
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- Bratislava, Bratislava region, Slovakia.
- Kosice, Kosice region, Slovakia.
- Vienna, Austria.
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Europe attracts tourists from all over the world with its amazing cultural and historical heritage, high standard of living, and a fairly rich and educational vacation. Hungary is a famous European power. Its capital, Budapest, is visited annually by hundreds of thousands of travelers from all over the world.
Many tourists who have visited Budapest are beginning to be interested in the possibility of continuing their journey already in Vienna. This desire is quite understandable and justified, because Budapest and Vienna are the cities of the once united empire. Now they represent different European powers, but are still close to each other. So why not take advantage of this unique opportunity?
Possible options
So, today there are several ways to get from Budapest to Vienna:
- by train;
- by bus;
- by car;
- on a boat;
- as part of a tour.
Why not a plane?
"But what about the plane?" - you ask. Indeed, the plane is the most efficient and safest option for travelers, but the cost of the flight can hardly be called a budget one. In this case, it's not even about the price. Distance from Budapest to Vienna is only 240 km. Agree, you will spend much more time during registration than on the road. Of course, you can also go to the Budapest website which can offer you several options. Our task is to acquaint tourists with the most efficient and budgetary ways. In order to form an objective assessment of each of the above options, we will dwell on them in more detail.
Train travel
Several dozen regular trains leave from Budapest to Vienna every day. It must be admitted that the railway communication between the cities is well established. That is why many tourists stop at this option. If you are planning a Vienna-Budapest tour that has inspired and encouraged you, it would be a good idea to check the train schedules in advance. You will notice that trains start departing early in the morning (5-6 am) and run along the route until the evening (18-19 pm).
The intricacies of planning a train journey
Almost all trains from Budapest to Vienna depart from Kelenföld vasútállomás railway station. The cars are distinguished by an increased level of comfort, so the travel time (2.5 hours) will pass unnoticed. These trains are compared, perhaps, only with the Russian "Swallow" and "Sapsan". The cost of a round-trip ticket starts from 26 euros and depends not only on the chosen train, but also on the time of departure. When purchasing a ticket, we advise you not to tie it to a specific place. In this case, you can use it throughout the day, as well as the next day.
It makes no sense to give the exact train schedule, because it changes from time to time. In any case, familiarize yourself with it in advance - it is advised to do this by numerous tourist reviews. Budapest-Vienna-Prague is a fairly popular route, according to seasoned travelers. They also advise using the well-known Russian site "Tutu.ru" to get acquainted with the train schedule and purchase tickets. All tourists will be pleased with the Russian-language menu, which greatly simplifies the trip.
Trains from Budapest arrive at Hauptbahnhof station, but we recommend getting to Wien-Meidling station. Why? From there, it is easier to get to the center of the Austrian capital using the metro.
The Vienna-Budapest road (reviews about this trip are the most positive) will surely delight and surprise tourists with wonderful views. Many choose the train, considering it the most budgetary and fastest option. Indeed, if we take into account the minimum cost of a ticket (13 euros each way), it turns out to be quite inexpensive.
Travel by bus
If you had the opportunity to learn about the Budapest-Vienna-Prague-Dresden tour, then you are certainly not afraid of long and sometimes not the most comfortable transfers. Your goal is to get to know the best European powers in one trip. As a rule, mobile tourists, when planning their route, prefer buses.
If you decide to go from Budapest to Vienna by bus, then you should get to the main bus station of the Hungarian capital - Nepliget buszpalyaudvar. The Budapest-Vienna route is currently served by several carriers: Orange Ways, Volanbusz and Eurolines. Each option has its own characteristics, so it deserves close attention.
Bus service from Orange Ways
To get started, we recommend visiting the official website of the carrier, available in many world languages. Unfortunately, it is not presented in Russian, but there is a version in English. If it is not available to you, use a virtual translator. All you need to do to purchase tickets is to choose a route, decide on the date of travel and indicate the number of passengers. For students and pensioners from the EU, a system of benefits and discounts is provided. If you are not an EU citizen, you should not rely on such privileges and demand them from the company.
The cost of a ticket in each direction starts from 10 euros, which is already lower than the price of a railway pass. According to the rules of the carrier, one purchased ticket gives the right not only to travel, but also to carry luggage. Moreover, it is allowed to transport two pieces with a total weight of up to 32 kg and dimensions of not more than 100 x 50 x 40 cm, otherwise you will have to pay extra. In Europe, travel for children under 2 years old on the bus is free only if the parents take the child in their arms, that is, in their place, otherwise you will have to purchase a separate ticket at full price. And yet, if you go on a trip with a pet, the services of this company definitely do not suit you.
Bus service from Volanbusz and Eurolines
The carrier's official website is only available in Hungarian and English. Again, with a virtual translator, you should not have any problems. The company offers to purchase a ticket for about 10 euros without reference to a specific date and a specific flight, which is very convenient. Nevertheless, we still recommend that you familiarize yourself with the schedule in order to form an itinerary for your short trip in advance. It is noteworthy that a ticket from Vienna to Budapest is much cheaper: about 3-4 euros. Pay attention to this feature and purchase tickets separately.
Now with regard to the conditions of transportation. Each passenger has the right to carry two pieces of baggage with a total weight of not more than 40 kg. Overall dimensions of luggage correspond to a standard luggage bag or suitcase (80 x 80 x 25 cm). The company allows you to bring pets with you. True, in this case it is necessary to use special carrying bags, muzzles. The weight of the bag with the pet must not exceed 10 kg. In rare cases, it is allowed to transport larger animals, but only on special request. The company provides discounts for children and adolescents: the ticket price for children under 3 years old is 20% of the cost of an adult ticket, for children and adolescents under 14 years old - 50%. This carrier is more in demand, as it attracts passengers with loyal conditions and affordable ticket prices.
If you choose to travel by bus, the travel time will be an average of 3-3.5 hours.
Traveling by car
If you value your time and are not used to adapting to anyone, we suggest going to Vienna from Budapest by car. So, as already noted, the distance between cities is 240 km. By car, developing an average speed, you can reach your destination in just 2-2.5 hours. It is important to understand that in this case we are talking about moving along an expressway with rather dense and heavy traffic from both the Austrian and Hungarian sides.
Toll roads
Most often, tourists rent cars. It must be admitted that the number of Russians who come to Hungary by private car has become less and less lately. So, if you rent a car and decide to go around not only Hungary, but also visit Austria, Vienna in particular, then be sure to discuss this possibility with the tenant. The fact is that in Hungary and Austria there are quite a lot of toll roads. Therefore, a car rental company may include in the fee the cost of vignettes, which will give you permission to travel on toll roads. If you are an avid traveler and decide to travel by private car, you will have to purchase a vignette worth 10 euros in advance.
The route Budapest-Vienna by car can be laid independently using modern navigation programs and applications. On the territory of Hungary, all vignettes are electronic, there is no need to mount them on the windshield of the car. But, as soon as you cross the border and find yourself on the territory of Austria, do not be lazy and fix the vignette. You can buy it in Austria at any gas station, the cost is slightly lower than in Hungary, and is 8 euros.
Some tourists try to cheat the law and drive around on toll roads without a vignette. We would like to remind you that traffic rules in Europe must be strictly observed. Moreover, the fine for driving without a vignette today reaches 100 euros in Austria and about 50 euros in Hungary. Agree, the cost of the vignette itself is much less.
The cost of one liter of AI-95 gasoline is in the range of about 1 euro. Tourists most often rent small small cars with an average fuel consumption of 7-8 liters for every 100 km. By simple calculations, it turns out that a trip to Vienna from Budapest by car will result in a tidy sum (about 60 euros). Is there really no way to save money?
Traveling with BlaBlaCar
We offer you not to give up comfort and go to Vienna by car, but not by your own. This is a modern service for finding fellow travelers. Car drivers leave an order indicating the route and wait for feedback. Most often, fellow travelers just become tourists who want to save money.
Be sure to download the app for your phone or tablet. In order to take advantage of its capabilities, set a route and get acquainted with the offers that will appear on your screen. If you show patience and diligence, you can find an option in the region of 10-15 euros. If you have a personal car or rent it, you can also save. How? You place an application already as a driver, offering to take fellow travelers with you. Thus, you will not lose comfort, but save a significant part of the cost of the trip.
Journey to Vienna on the Danube
In the summertime, the most exciting way to get from Budapest to Vienna becomes an exciting one. Just imagine: you will make a Vienna-Budapest tour. Your vacation will definitely be unforgettable. During the season, high-speed catamarans called "Meteor" ply along this route. The trip will turn out not only bright, but also informative, because you will have the opportunity to admire the beauties of the Hungarian capital from the water.
I would like to say a few words about the schedule: not everything is so rosy here. "Meteors" in the direction of Budapest-Vienna depart only three times a week: on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Departure time is 9 am. The duration of the journey is on average 5-6 hours. The path is long, the ship arrives in Vienna at 16-30, which is why, if you want to get to know the city better, be sure to book a hotel in advance.
Now, regarding the cost of such a trip. Get ready to pay 100 euros each way. It is better to buy a round-trip ticket, which will cost 125 euros. For children under 12 there is a 50% discount. Agree, it turns out that it’s not a budget trip at all, albeit a rather bright one. The Meteor runs from Vienna back to Budapest on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, departing at 9 am.
Travel as part of an excursion tour
Excursions from Vienna to Budapest are very popular. If you don’t have the slightest desire to load yourself with buying tickets online, you don’t want to think over your travel itinerary and organize your leisure time in Vienna on your own, then it’s better to turn to professionals for help.
Budapest-Dresden-Vienna - a tour that allows you to get to know the biggest In fact, the variations are countless. It will not be difficult for you to choose the best option, starting from your taste preferences and financial capabilities.
If you are not ready for long journeys, you can limit yourself to traveling only to the Austrian capital. Such an excursion usually lasts 11-13 hours, tourists are transported by car or minibus. Be prepared for the fact that the vast majority of time will be spent on the road, and not the most comfortable one. Excursions from Vienna to Budapest are no less intense and lengthy.
The cost of the excursion program starts from 70 euros per person. Of course, the larger the group, the lower the cost.
Summing up
We have tried to describe in detail the most popular ways to get from Budapest to Vienna. Each method has both advantages and disadvantages. We consider train travel to be the best option, combining comfort, efficiency and democratic cost.
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