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15 Budapest Day Trips from Vienna, Compared

33 tours  ·  from $163 a head

The good budapest day trips sell out first, especially from Advent to New Year. Below: the 15 to book early, and how they differ.

Budapest Day Trip from Vienna - Pest by coach, including Parliament
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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

Ride from Vienna to Budapest with a guide, see sights such as Heroes’ Square, Parliament, and the Castle District on a coach tour, then explore on your own. The day lasts about 13 hours, starts at 7:15 am, and ends at the Vienna State Opera. Hotel pickup is available from selected hotels.

“The guide that travelled on the bus from Vienna provided a wealth of information, and was amazing! Sadly the two guides that came onboard when we got to Budapest (one for English and the other for Spanish) didn’t seem on one accord. They shared one microphone and didn’t seem to be in unison. I felt like they wasted my time and couldn’t wait to get off the bus to explore on my own!”

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Budapest Small Group Day Trip from Vienna - Free time is useful, but it has limits
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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

Leave Vienna at 6:45 am in an air-conditioned minivan with a guide and up to seven other travelers. See Budapest’s castle district, landmark churches, Heroes’ Square, and Danube views, then get 2.5 hours of free time downtown. Guides including Roman, Zoltan, and Balazs have led trips, sharing Hungarian history along the way.

“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 - Seeing the city from the coach
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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

Ride an air-conditioned coach from Vienna to Budapest with a multilingual guide, then see Heroes’ Square, take a panoramic city tour and join a guided walk in the historic center. You’ll also have 3.5 hours of free time. The day is long, but it gives you a useful first look at the Danube city.

“Very informative trip. Spent a lot of time in the bus, but that was perfect because it was rainy.”

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DayTrip to Budapest and Bratislava, two capitals - The road to Budapest takes about two hours
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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 visit Bratislava’s Old Town and castle before continuing to Budapest. Your English-speaking driver-guide leads short visits at Parliament, the Shoes on the Danube memorial, and St. Stephen’s Basilica, followed by three hours of free time. Expect a full 14.5-hour day, air-conditioned transport, and no attraction entry fees included.

“If we could give more than 5 stars we would. Filip was an excellent tour guide. Day was great, very informative. If you want to learn more about Bratislava and Budapest this trip is a must. Ooo and food in Budapest was lovely. Try the Chicken Praprikash and Langos. Amazing.”

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From Vienna: Budapest Group Day Trip - From Vienna, the journey sets the pace
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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 by minivan with an English-speaking driver-guide, then see Castle Hill, Heroes’ Square and St. Stephen’s Basilica before free time near Váci Street. Guides named Balazs, Marco, Peter, Roman and Zoltan have led trips, though you cannot request a particular guide. Bring your passport, and plan to buy your own meals and pay any entry fees.

“It was amazing seeing Budapest and the guide was nice and knowledgeable. The company is great. I did the Prague tour with them and it was wonderful.”

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Budapest private day trip from Vienna - The Citadel adds a final view above the Danube
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Budapest private day trip from Vienna

6.Budapest private day trip from Vienna

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

Set out from your Vienna accommodation at 7:30 a.m. with an English-speaking driver, then meet a licensed local guide for a two-hour Budapest walk. You’ll have free time for lunch and exploring before a short drive to the Citadel viewpoint. The private trip lasts about 12 hours, with hotel pickup and drop-off.

“The best experience and an amazing way to see the main highlights of Budapest. Darko was absolutely incredible! Entertained us the whole way and was super patient throughout the day! We can’t thank you enough for making this trip so memorable Our guide in Budapest Greg was also absolutely amazing, kind and patient. Thank you so much”

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Vienna: Budapest Day Trip - Heroes’ Square and the city’s grand monuments
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Vienna: Budapest Day Trip

7.Budapest Day Trip

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

Ride from Vienna through the Hungarian countryside, then see Budapest sights including Heroes’ Square, Vajdahunyad Castle, the Opera House, Parliament, and Fisherman’s Bastion. An English-speaking driver collects you at a centrally located hotel, and a guide meets you in Budapest. You’ll also have free time before the return drive.

“Todo me gustó: puntualidad, amabilidad y servicio. Peter el conductor amable, puntual. La guía Sofía excelente en todo: historia, lugares de interés, recomendaciones para mejores fotografías, agradable. Vimos los más importante y lo mejor de Budapest, conocimos su historia. Puntualidad en los trasladados, salida y llegada al hotel. Incluiría una guía en español.”

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Private tour of Budapest with transfer from Vienna, Local Guide - Market Hall, basilica and Váci Street
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Private tour of Budapest with transfer from Vienna, Local Guide

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

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

Leave Vienna around 8am for a private, roughly 12-hour Budapest day trip. A local guide meets you in Budapest for sights such as Castle Hill, the Central Market Hall and St. Stephen’s Basilica, followed by independent time. Drivers named Peter, Renee and Rado have earned praise for safe, helpful service, but guide quality and vehicle comfort can vary.

“Great experience, are driver was very professional, and our tour guide very knowledgeable, She seem to love her job and enjoyed talking about the history of Budapest. Helped us picked a great place for lunch, and coordinated with our driver pick up locations. Completely Hassle Free Day.”

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Private transfer from Vienna to Budapest with Bratislava visit - Bratislava: a two-hour introduction, not a full city visit
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Private transfer from Vienna to Budapest with Bratislava visit

9.Private transfer from Vienna to Budapest with Bratislava visit

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

Ride from Vienna to Budapest in a private, air-conditioned vehicle, with a two-hour guided stop in Bratislava for sights including Michael’s Gate, the castle and Grassalkovich Palace. Pickup and drop-off are arranged at your addresses. Guides named Susan, Atilla, Thomas and Stephen have led past trips, but your guide may differ.

“Awesome experience and a great way to see Bratislava while traveling to Budapest. Susan was an excellent guide: knowledgeable, passionate about history, and gave us a perfect overview of Bratislava before allowing us our own time to wander and eat lunch. Would highly recommend this trip as a great way to make the most out of a travel day. It’s all door to door too, which is convenient and makes going from point to point stress-free.”

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Budapest Small Group Day Trip from Vienna - Free time is useful, but it has limits
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Budapest Small Group Day Trip from Vienna

10.Budapest Small Group Day Trip from Vienna

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

Leave Vienna at 7:30 am for a 12-hour day trip to Budapest, with hotel pickup and air-conditioned transport for a group of up to eight. See Heroes’ Square, Vajdahunyad Castle, the Opera House, Parliament, and the Buda Castle District, then use your free time to explore. The Budapest guide and driver can vary by departure.

“Our local guide was very knowledgeable about the city and Hungarian history and culture. He made me want to go back and spend more time in budapest”

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Vienna to Budapest and Bratislava Private Full Day Guided Tour - Pest, Andrássy Avenue, and the Parliament
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Vienna to Budapest and Bratislava Private Full Day Guided Tour

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

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

Set out from Vienna in a private air-conditioned vehicle, then explore Bratislava with a local guide before continuing to Budapest for a guided walk through the Buda Castle District and Pest. Guides on this route have included Jarka, Katerina, Zsuzsi, and Zoltan. Expect a full day of driving and sightseeing, with meals at your own expense.

“The Driver and the tour guide were professionals, so we were picked up at hotel, and drive to Bratislava in Slovakia 🇸🇰 first, after that we visited Buda Castle in Hungary. we started at 8am and back to the hotel 10pm, and before we go back to Vienna, we have dinner at Gundel Restaurant in Hungary 🇭🇺. I think the tour is worthy, specially if you dont have much time, and want to travel some beautiful places.”

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Vienna-Budapest One-Way Sightseeing Transfer - Bratislava: an hour in the Old Town
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Vienna-Budapest One-Way Sightseeing Transfer

12.Budapest One-Way Sightseeing Transfer

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

This roughly 10-hour, one-way trip links Vienna and Budapest with stops in Bratislava’s Old Town, at Esztergom Basilica, and in Szentendre. You’ll ride in an air-conditioned vehicle with a local English-speaking guide, then have time to explore each place. Guides have included Ádám, Jakob, Levy, and Gabriela. Lunch is on your own, and group arrangements are worth confirming before you book.

“The trip was wonderful. Gabriela was an excellent guide, very warm, friendly, and personable. She was very accommodating of my physical limitations. She took us to several interesting places and shared a lot of information about life in Slovakia. We would love to travel with her again.”

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Budapest Small-Group Day Trip from Vienna with Local Guide - Buda Castle and Castle Hill give you the big picture
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Budapest Small-Group Day Trip from Vienna with Local Guide

13.Budapest Small-Group Day Trip from Vienna with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 13 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $347

Leave Vienna around 7:30 am for a roughly three-hour drive to Budapest, then see sights such as Buda Castle, St. Stephen’s Basilica, Market Hall, and the Parliament from the riverfront. A local guide leads the city visit, while a group capped at eight and hotel pickup keep the long day manageable. Guides vary; Gabor and Frank are among those named on past trips.

“This was a 12 hour day. Our driver, Peter, was with us for the entire time. He was easy for conversation and was a safe driver. We enjoyed him. The Budapest local guide, Frank, provided history but with little personality. He did not have a presentation style like our other tour guides in Vienna.”

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Private Transfer from Vienna to Budapest with 2 hours for sightseeing - How the price compares with public transport
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Private Transfer from Vienna to Budapest with 2 hours for sightseeing

14.Private Transfer from Vienna to Budapest with 2 hours for sightseeing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $270

Book a private, air-conditioned transfer from your chosen pickup point in Vienna to your accommodation or airport in Budapest. Your English-speaking local driver can include two one-hour sightseeing stops or one two-hour stop, with Bratislava a popular choice. Drivers are not licensed guides, and entrance tickets are extra.

“Knowledgeable and friendly driver - shared links to where we visited which was helpful. Great experience”

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Budapest Private Tour from Vienna - Parliament and the grand city sights
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Budapest Private Tour from Vienna

15.Budapest Private Tour from Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $511

Leave Vienna at 8:00 am in a private, air-conditioned car for a 12-hour day trip to Budapest. See sights such as Parliament, Heroes’ Square and Fisherman’s Bastion, with time to explore and eat on your own. Drivers named on this route include Luka and Petar. Confirm whether a local guide is included, as guide arrangements can vary.

“Petar was our driver. He was excellent and friendly. Our local guide was also great. Both allowed us to customize the trip and visit the attractions we wanted to visit (fishermans bastion and the budapest baths). Highly recommend both stops. Learned a lot about budapest in the day trip from vienna and it was a very comfortable ride. Highly recommend this trip!”

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