DAY TRIPS FROM VIENNA
Private day trip from Vienna to Budapest
The pearl of the Danube: Parliament, Castle District and thermal baths. Budapest as a private day trip, without train timetables or changes.
- Distance from Vienna
- Distance from Vienna: approx. 243 km
- Drive time (one way)
- Drive time (one way): approx. 2 h 45 min
- Recommended length
- Recommended length: 11–13 h
Highlights
Parliament
The neo-Gothic landmark on the Danube, one of the largest parliament buildings in the world.
Castle District and Fisherman's Bastion
Matthias Church, Buda Castle and the view across the Danube to Pest.
Chain Bridge
The city's oldest Danube bridge links Buda and Pest.
St. Stephen's Basilica
Budapest's largest church, with a viewing terrace in its dome.
Thermal baths
Széchenyi or Gellért: Budapest is the city of spas.
What your day could look like
Sample schedule: you decide the times and stops.
08:00
Pick-up at your hotel in Vienna
10:45
Castle District and Fisherman's Bastion
12:30
Lunch, then Chain Bridge and Parliament
15:00
Basilica or a thermal bath
17:30
Drive back to Vienna
Good to know
- Hungary uses the forint; cards are accepted almost everywhere.
- Parliament tours need to be booked in advance.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive to Budapest?
About two and three-quarter hours for roughly 245 kilometres.
Do I need a passport?
Hungary is part of the Schengen Area; still, take a valid ID card or passport.
Is a one-way trip possible?
Yes, as a transfer, for example to your hotel or to Budapest Airport. Simply book a transfer.
