How far is Budapest from Salzburg?

About 280 miles (451 km) separate Budapest and Salzburg.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Budapest to Salzburg?

Most of the buses traveling from Budapest to Salzburg leave from Budapest Airport and arrive at P+R Süd. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Salzburg?

Once in Salzburg, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Salzburg Cathedral, Salzburg Card, Salzburg Festival, Festung Hohensalzburg and Museum of Natural History.

Bus Budapest to Salzburg from $32 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Budapest to Salzburg on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:05pm	Könyves Kálmán	6h 55m	6:00am	P+R Süd	Cheapest
Bus	11:20pm	Kelenföld	6h 40m	6:00am	P+R Süd	Fastest
Bus	10:30pm	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	7h 30m	6:00am	P+R Süd	No tags
Bus	7:30pm	Könyves Kálmán	7h 35m	3:05am	P+R Süd	No tags

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Get from Budapest to Salzburg

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 6 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $34, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

6h 55mAverage Duration

281 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Budapest and Salzburg?

Stops in Budapest

A
Budapest Airport
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B
Népliget
Budapest, Könyves Kálmán krt. 13, 1097 Hungary
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C
Kelenföld
Budapest, Etele tér 11, 1115 Hungary
D
Mexikói út
Budapest, Horvát Boldizsár u. 1, 1142 Hungary
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E
Könyves Kálmán
Könyves Kálmán körút Straße, , die Haltestelle des Stadtverkehrs , Nr. 901, 918, 937
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F
Budapest Airport BUD
Budapest, Ferihegyi Repülőtér, Hungary

Stops in Salzburg

A
P+R Süd
Hellbrunner Straße, 5020 Kleingmain, Austria
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B
Hbf
Lastenstraße 12, 5020 Salzburg, Austria
C
Salzburg Airport
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D
Süd - Alpenstraße
Alpenstraße, 5020 Salzburg, Austria

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FlixBus

3.5/511,413 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,150 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Budapest to Salzburg by bus

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What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Budapest to Salzburg?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/21

$38

11/22

$44

Today

$46

11/24

$43

11/25

$34

11/26

$35

11/27

$32

11/28

$44

The cheapest trip from Budapest to Salzburg was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $32

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Budapest to Salzburg, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $32 to $82 for a bus ticket from Budapest to Salzburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $32 which is on 2025-11-27.