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Vienna to Budapest in a Day: 15 Trips Compared

42 tours  ·  from $163 a head

Two and a half hours each way by road, a little less by train, which leaves a solid afternoon on the Danube. The 15 below compare the coach days, the small-group cars and the ones that include a river cruise or the thermal baths.

Budapest Day Trip from Vienna - Arriving on the Pest side of the Danube
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Budapest Day Trip from Vienna

1.Budapest Day Trip from Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 725 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $171Our pick

Travel from Vienna to Budapest by air-conditioned coach for a 13-hour guided day. See Heroes’ Square, Vajdahunyad Castle, Parliament, the Castle District, Gellért Hill, and a major Budapest church, then explore on your own. Hotel pickup may be available, but the tour ends at the Vienna State Opera.

“The ride from Vienna was pleasant our tour guide was wonderful and we enjoyed the trip there and Our local guide was most pleasant and knowledgeable.”

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Budapest Small Group Day Trip from Vienna - Heroes’ Square and Budapest’s grand public face
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Budapest Small-Group Day Trip from Vienna

2.Budapest Small-Group Day Trip from Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 545 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $199Top rated

Travel from Vienna to Budapest in a small group of up to eight, with hotel pickup, a driver-guide, bottled water, and live commentary. Roman, Zoltan, Balazs, Peter, and Markus are among the guides praised for their local insight. Expect about 2.5 hours each way, guided sightseeing, and 2.5 hours of free time downtown.

“Long ride, but Budapest is great!!! Plenty of time to view the castle and surrounding area. Down town was great.”

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From Vienna: Guided Day Trip to Budapest - Heroes’ Square and Hungary’s national story
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From Vienna: Guided Day Trip to Budapest

3.Guided Day Trip to Budapest

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 262 reviews · 1 day · from $163Best value

Travel from Vienna to Budapest by air-conditioned coach, with guides such as Eva, Elena, or Mirko sharing history along the way. See Heroes’ Square, Parliament, St. Stephen’s Basilica, the Danube, and central Pest by bus and on foot, then enjoy about three and a half hours of free time.

“It was a wonderful visit to Budapest. Riding the bus through the beautiful streets was a real pleasure. The guides were very knowledgeable, polite and fun to interact with. All in all a great way to cover Budapest if one has only a day for visiting it.”

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DayTrip to Budapest and Bratislava, two capitals - Bratislava Castle and the view over the Danube
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DayTrip to Budapest and Bratislava, two capitals

4.DayTrip to Budapest and Bratislava, two capitals

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 191 reviews · 14 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $228

Start with pickup at your Vienna or Bratislava accommodation, then tour Bratislava’s Old Town and castle before continuing to Budapest. You’ll see Parliament, the Shoes on the Danube memorial, and St. Stephen’s Basilica, with three hours to explore on your own. Guides include Dimitry, Filip, Viliam, Jacob, and Thomas.

“It’s a long day but well worth it! Tomas was our guide for the day and he was wonderful. Small group tour was much better than a large group bus tour. We were a group of 6 for the day. It was a perfect sized group and Tomas did a wonderful job driving us and guiding us through the two cities before our free time. We went in December as well so we got to experience the Christmas markets in each city!”

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From Vienna: Budapest Group Day Trip - The early pickup and road to Hungary
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From Vienna: Budapest Group Day Trip

5.Budapest Group Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 159 reviews · from $244

Travel from Vienna to Budapest in a comfortable minivan with an English-speaking driver-guide. See Citadella, Castle Hill, Heroes’ Square, St. Stephen’s Basilica, and the Parliament area, then enjoy three hours around Váci Street for lunch, shopping, and independent exploring. Guides such as Balazs, Marco, Peter, Roman, and Zoltan are praised for clear commentary and thoughtful help.

“We had a wonderful time with the trip to Budapest. Marco was an excellent guide full of knowledge, history, and details. He was an excellent driver, so the entire trip was very enjoyable and we were able to relax. He got us so close to everything and let us out nearby. He was always on time to pick us up. It was a wonderful experience with a manageable and fun group.”

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Budapest to Vienna Private Costumizable Day Tour with Lunch - Ringstrasse sights from the vehicle
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Budapest to Vienna Private Costumizable Day Tour with Lunch

6.Budapest to Vienna Private Costumizable Day Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 61 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $440

Travel from Budapest to Vienna in a private air-conditioned vehicle with a guide such as Attila, Susan, or Thomas. Tour Schönbrunn Palace, stroll Vienna’s historic center, see the Ringstrasse, Hofburg, St. Stephen’s Cathedral, and enjoy an included schnitzel lunch. Expect a long day with substantial walking and optional paid admissions.

“Our day trip from Budapest to Vienna was great. Our guide, Attila, was very knowledgeable and pointed out interesting sites along the three hour drive, as well as the sites of Vienna. Lunch was in a quaint restaurant with good food, friendly staff. Dessert was amazing! Attila's many years as a guide provided us with restaurant suggestions and personal care services in Budapest, offering his help in any way. Meeting him was an invaluable part of our visit to Vienna and Budapest. I highly recommend this tour.”

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Budapest private day trip from Vienna - 7:30 a.m. pickup from your Vienna accommodation
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Budapest private day trip from Vienna

7.Budapest private day trip from Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 12 hours (approx.)

Travel from Vienna to Budapest in a private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver and local guide. Walk central Budapest, see Parliament, Chain Bridge, and St. Stephen’s Cathedral, enjoy free time for lunch or shopping, then visit the Citadel viewpoint. Guides may include Darko, Pedja, Orsi, or Viktoria.

“What a perfect day! Romano and Ivan (in training) were our drivers/guides and they were so friendly and knowledgeable! Romano knew so much and was so fun to talk with. His English was great. We had a great time with the drive and when we reached Budapest our guide Veronica was exceptional! She was kind and so knowledgeable and took us to Chez Dodo for the best macarons! After a two hour guided tour she recommended some great restaurants and shopping areas for us to spend the next two hours free before we met up with the guys again to explore the Buda side. The whole day exceeded expectations and…”

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Vienna: Budapest Day Trip - Seeing the Opera House and Parliament
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Vienna: Budapest Day Trip

8.Budapest Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 25 reviews · 12 hours · from $335

Travel from Vienna to Budapest in an air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup and return service. An English-speaking driver takes you through the Hungarian countryside, while a local guide leads you past Heroes’ Square, Vajdahunyad Castle, the Opera House, Parliament, and Fisherman’s Bastion. You also get free time in Budapest.

“Our driver, Peter, was really nice and got us to our destination and back safely. The guide, George, was nice as well and was a pleasant guide to lead the way to the sites.”

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Private tour of Budapest with transfer from Vienna, Local Guide - Castle Hill gives you the best first look
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Private tour of Budapest with transfer from Vienna, Local Guide

9.Private tour of Budapest with transfer from Vienna, Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 25 reviews · 12 hours (approx.)

Travel from Vienna to Budapest in a private car with hotel pickup, a local English-speaking guide, and a flexible sightseeing plan. Visit Castle Hill, the Central Market Hall, St. Stephen’s Basilica, Váci Street, the Danube, and Parliament before free time in the city. Guides have included Nick, Gregory, Kitty, and Gabriel.

“AMAZING! If you have a limited time in any city Viator is the way to go! I had one day to see Budapest and Peter driver and Kitty tour guide were nothing short of amazing! Peter dropped us in the best locations and then Kitty and I covered the streets via walking and made it to the top of one of the churches for the best 360 view of the city. What an amazing day that I won't forget soon, this is totally the way to travel if you are looking for a great day trip, Peter and Kitty will make you feel like family and make sure you see…”

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Private Transfer from Budapest to Vienna with a great guided tour in Bratislava - Bratislava Old Town, the worthwhile middle stop
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Private Transfer from Budapest to Vienna with a great guided tour in Bratislava

10.Private Transfer from Budapest to Vienna with a great guided tour in Bratislava

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $409

Ride door to door from Budapest to Vienna in a private car or minivan, stopping for a two-hour guided walk in Bratislava. Guides such as Thomas, Attila, Edit, Tony, Susan, and Suzanne have led visits covering Michael’s Gate, Bratislava Castle, Grassalkovich Palace, and the Primate’s Palace. Pickup time is flexible, and luggage is limited to one suitcase and one hand bag per person.

“Thomas was the best!! He took his time with us to explore Bratislava and made sure to point out all sorts of fun facts and photo ops for our time in town. Since I did some research prior to the trip, he was able to guide our tour based on certain sites we wanted to see and made it a special moment for my mom and I. This is an experience we will never forget and it is all thanks to Thomas! If you are looking to do this tour, make sure to request him!”

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Budapest-Vienna One-Way Sightseeing Transfer - Esztergom Basilica beside the Danube
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Budapest-Vienna One-Way Sightseeing Transfer

11.Vienna One-Way Sightseeing Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $324

Travel from Budapest to Vienna in an air-conditioned vehicle with a local guide, stopping in artistic Szentendre, at Esztergom Basilica, and in Bratislava Old Town. You get luggage space and hotel drop-off in Vienna, but lunch and palace admission cost extra. Martina, a praised guide, has also tailored the day to food and history interests.

“Martina, our guide was wonderful and somehow handled both driving and guiding. She was able to tailor the trip to our interests (food and history) and point out some interesting local snacks that we hadn't tried yet (langos is amazing!).”

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Private transfer from Vienna to Budapest with Bratislava visit - Bratislava in two hours: a useful first look
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Private transfer from Vienna to Budapest with Bratislava visit

12.Private transfer from Vienna to Budapest with Bratislava visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $359

Travel privately from Vienna to Budapest with a two-hour guided stop in Bratislava. Your driver-guide collects you from your hotel or private address, shows you Michael’s Gate, Bratislava Castle, Grassalkovich Palace, and the Primate’s Palace, then continues to your Budapest accommodation. Guides may include Susan, Atilla, Thomas, Stephen, or Spanish-speaking Eva.

“On time, excellent service, friendly, and very knowledgeable with central EU and eastern EU. Highly recommended.”

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Budapest Small Group Day Trip from Vienna - Heroes’ Square and Budapest’s grand public face
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Budapest Small Group Day Trip from Vienna

13.Budapest Small Group Day Trip from Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 15 reviews · from $329

Travel from Vienna to Budapest in a small group of up to eight people, with hotel pickup, an English-speaking driver, and about five hours in Budapest. You will see Heroes’ Square, Vajdahunyad Castle, the Opera House, Parliament, the Buda Castle District, Fisherman’s Bastion, and Danube views. Guide quality can vary, so set your expectations carefully.

“Driver Andrija was great, you need to replicate more of him for your staff! Tour guide was knowledgeable and friendly.”

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Vienna to Budapest and Bratislava Private Full Day Guided Tour - The road from Slovakia to Hungary
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Vienna to Budapest and Bratislava Private Full Day Guided Tour

14.Vienna to Budapest and Bratislava Private Full Day Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $876

Travel from Vienna to Bratislava and Budapest in a private air-conditioned vehicle, with local guides in both cities. See Bratislava Castle, St. Martin’s Cathedral, Buda Castle, Fisherman’s Bastion, Heroes’ Square, and Parliament. The pace is brisk, and the day can run from morning until around 10 p.m.

“A long day, but definitely worth it. Our driver Mark was right on time (with water and snacks in the van) and got us to Bratislava where we met our guide for the city, Jarka. She was very good, her English was excellent, and really knew her history of the city. You could tell she was very proud of its heritage. Didn't know what to expect here but there was a lot to see in 2 hours and over a fairly small area. She had some funny stories and did a good job bringing history to light. Then it was on to Budapest where we met with Zsuzsi who spent…”

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Vienna-Budapest One-Way Sightseeing Transfer - Esztergom Basilica and the Danube
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Vienna-Budapest One-Way Sightseeing Transfer

15.Budapest One-Way Sightseeing Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $324

Turn a Vienna to Budapest transfer into a full day of sightseeing. A local English-speaking guide takes you through Bratislava Old Town, Esztergom Basilica, and artistic Szentendre, with lunch time in Esztergom. Guides such as Ádám, Jakob, Levy, and Gabriela have been praised for clear explanations and flexible service.

“A great tour to get from one city to the next! Our driver, Jakob was informative, personable and so polite. He happily shared his knowledge as he showed us around and always had lots of suggestions to suit our tastes.”

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