Train Wien-Budapest?

staff · February 15th, 2008, 02:25 PM

Hello people,

I am debating whether to go on a little trip to Wien and Budapest next month, and I am wondering if there are widely available train service between the two cities, considering they are so close?
Will I have to book in advance to make sure I get a seat, or could I just get to the hauptbahnhof in Wien on the day I arrive there and buy tickets (leaving for Budapest three nights later)?

Any other tip is highly appreciated.

Cheers!

Energy2003 · February 15th, 2008, 03:03 PM

www.oebb.at there is a train between those 2 towns ... starts in Zurich as i know

Bahnsteig4 · February 16th, 2008, 12:36 AM

I took a look at ÖBB's page for connections on a non-specific day (Mar 19).
EN at 06.25 (departing Wien West)
EC at 07.52 (departing Wien West)
EN at 08.25 (departing Wien West)
etc...

I really don't believe you wiil encounter any difficulties on your trip, especially if you book three days in advance. You'll have a great range of choices.

Have fun!

Bahnsteig4 · February 16th, 2008, 12:37 AM

BTW:
"Westbahnhof" (Vienna West)
"Südbahnhof" (Vienna South)

might be the stations you are looking for.

stefanguti · February 16th, 2008, 01:46 PM

No need to book in advance. There are enough trains

staff · February 16th, 2008, 02:49 PM

Thanks a lot guys, I think that's all I needed to hear.

If i just can book the air tickets now I'll be on my way soon!

staff · February 16th, 2008, 03:42 PM

By the way, what is the standard fare / ticket price on this route? I read something about 19-29€ discount fares on the website, but they had some restrictions to them (incl. booking way in advance) if I interpreted it correctly.

stefanguti · February 16th, 2008, 04:14 PM

I'm not sure about that. I think it's more expensive.

Slartibartfas · February 16th, 2008, 07:06 PM

On train travels to to eastern neighbour states there seems to be a large discrepancy in prices depending on the fact where you buy the ticket. Those bought in Austria cost more than tickets for the same route bought in one of the neighbour states.

At least thats the impression I got in regards to the route Vienna-Bratislava.

So if I booked the ticket on the internet, the first attempt would be at the Hungarian railways website. (I dont know if they sell international tickets online. If they do so it may be the optimal solution)

staff · February 20th, 2008, 05:21 PM

Thanks for the help guys. I have decided to go to Budapest first, and from there catch a bus (or a train, if ticket prices are ok) to Vienna.

I'll be there next weekend!

February 15th, 2008, 02:25 PM	#1
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February 15th, 2008, 03:03 PM	#2
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February 16th, 2008, 12:36 AM	#3
Bahnsteig4 . Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Vienna. Posts: 5,765 Likes (Received): 1	I took a look at ÖBB's page for connections on a non-specific day (Mar 19). EN at 06.25 (departing Wien West) EC at 07.52 (departing Wien West) EN at 08.25 (departing Wien West) etc... I really don't believe you wiil encounter any difficulties on your trip, especially if you book three days in advance. You'll have a great range of choices. Have fun! __________________ VIENNA - Should Europe fear this city? Austrian Forum - Support our Skybar! Yes, for fuck's sake, all pictures I post were TAKEN BY ME

February 16th, 2008, 12:37 AM	#4
Bahnsteig4 . Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Vienna. Posts: 5,765 Likes (Received): 1	BTW: "Westbahnhof" (Vienna West) "Südbahnhof" (Vienna South) might be the stations you are looking for. __________________ VIENNA - Should Europe fear this city? Austrian Forum - Support our Skybar! Yes, for fuck's sake, all pictures I post were TAKEN BY ME

February 16th, 2008, 02:49 PM	#6
staff 囧! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Melbourne \| Malmö-Copenhagen \| Shanghai Posts: 10,585 Likes (Received): 23	Thanks a lot guys, I think that's all I needed to hear. If i just can book the air tickets now I'll be on my way soon! __________________ >> flickr

February 16th, 2008, 01:46 PM	#5
stefanguti Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: VIENNA - AT Posts: 7,606 Likes (Received): 78	No need to book in advance. There are enough trains

February 16th, 2008, 03:42 PM	#7
staff 囧! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Melbourne \| Malmö-Copenhagen \| Shanghai Posts: 10,585 Likes (Received): 23	By the way, what is the standard fare / ticket price on this route? I read something about 19-29€ discount fares on the website, but they had some restrictions to them (incl. booking way in advance) if I interpreted it correctly. __________________ >> flickr

February 16th, 2008, 04:14 PM	#8
stefanguti Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: VIENNA - AT Posts: 7,606 Likes (Received): 78	I'm not sure about that. I think it's more expensive.

February 16th, 2008, 07:06 PM	#9
Slartibartfas Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Stadlnova Posts: 6,511 Likes (Received): 268	On train travels to to eastern neighbour states there seems to be a large discrepancy in prices depending on the fact where you buy the ticket. Those bought in Austria cost more than tickets for the same route bought in one of the neighbour states. At least thats the impression I got in regards to the route Vienna-Bratislava. So if I booked the ticket on the internet, the first attempt would be at the Hungarian railways website. (I dont know if they sell international tickets online. If they do so it may be the optimal solution) __________________ "All European states are small. The difference is between those who know it and those who don’t."

February 20th, 2008, 05:21 PM	#10
staff 囧! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Melbourne \| Malmö-Copenhagen \| Shanghai Posts: 10,585 Likes (Received): 23	Thanks for the help guys. I have decided to go to Budapest first, and from there catch a bus (or a train, if ticket prices are ok) to Vienna. I'll be there next weekend! __________________ >> flickr

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