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What are the most popular routes to Austria?

Vienna - BratislavaAverage priceR 219Average duration59mDaily departures43
Vienna - BudapestAverage priceR 381Average duration3h 10mDaily departures79
Vienna - BudapestAverage priceR 438Average duration2h 31mDaily departures7
Vienna - PragueAverage priceR 441Average duration4h 45mDaily departures84
Vienna - PragueAverage priceR 382Average duration4h 21mDaily departures4
Vienna - VeniceAverage priceR 1 832Average duration7h 16mDaily departures3
Vienna - MunichAverage priceR 1 187Average duration4h 25mDaily departures42
Graz - ViennaAverage priceR 439Average duration2h 25mDaily departures38
Innsbruck - MunichAverage priceR 313Average duration2h 35mDaily departures20
Vienna - GrazAverage priceR 437Average duration2h 25mDaily departures42

What popular bus companies operate in Austria?

  • Slovak Lines
  • FlixBus
  • RegioJet
  • WESTbahn
  • Slovak Rail
  • ÖBB
  • BlaBlaCar Bus
  • Air Kona
  • Arda Tur
  • Union Ivkoni
  • Sindbad
  • Karat-S

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Frequently asked questions about travelling in Austria

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

  1. How much does a bus ticket cost in Austria?

    Bus travel in Austria is one of the most affordable ways to get around. Prices vary depending on distance and route: Short trips between nearby cities are usually budget-friendly. In the last 12 months, the average ticket price for domestic routes was R 900. Long-distance journeys connecting major hubs are more expensive but still offer great value. International routes to neighbouring countries are higher priced but often cheaper than flights.
    Example fares in Austria:
    Vienna ↔ Bratislava (average: R 219)
    Vienna ↔ Budapest (average: R 381)
    Vienna ↔ Prague (average: R 441)

  2. What is the best way to travel around Austria?

    While you can choose between different types of transport, Buses and Trains are usually the most convenient and cost-effective way to explore Austria:
    - Train: 277 routes
    - Bus: 82 routes

  3. How do I book bus and train tickets in Austria?

    Booking a bus or train ticket is simple and flexible: Online with Busbud, you can compare timetables and operators, reserve your seat in advance and pay securely by selecting your preferred method and currency. You can also download our App: Get it on Google Play, Download on the App Store.

  4. Do I need cash, or can I pay by card in Austria?

    When buying Bus or Train tickets in Austria with Busbud we accept the following payment methods:
    Currency: Euro (EUR) is the main currency.

  5. How do I get from Vienna to Bratislava by bus?

    The bus is the most popular way to travel from Vienna to Bratislava
    Travel time: 59m
    Ticket prices: From R 219
    Frequency: 43 departures daily
    Recommended operators: Slovak Lines, FlixBus, RegioJet, WESTbahn, Slovak Rail, ÖBB, BlaBlaCar Bus, Air Kona, Arda Tur, Union Ivkoni, Sindbad, Karat-S

  6. How do I get from Austria to neighbouring countries by bus or train?

    The buses connecting to major cities in neighbouring countries are:
    Vienna ↔ Budapest, Hungary
    Vienna ↔ Prague, Czechia
    Innsbruck ↔ Munich, Germany
    The trains connecting with major cities in neighbouring countries are:
    Vienna ↔ Bratislava, Slovakia
    Vienna ↔ Budapest, Hungary
    Vienna ↔ Prague, Czechia
    Vienna ↔ Munich, Germany

  7. What are the most popular airports in Austria?

    You can find trains and bus routes to and from some major airports. For example: Vienna Airport, Graz Airport, Klagenfurt Airport, Innsbruck Airport

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