Cost to drive from Budapest to Vienna
Driving from Budapest to Vienna covers 243 km (151 miles) and takes about 2h 38min without stops. At Hungary's current fuel prices (week of 2026-07-20), the fuel for the trip costs about €27.93 in a typical petrol car — here's the full breakdown for petrol, diesel and electric.
Enter your fuel economy and see stops along the way.
How this cost is calculated
We take the real driving distance between Budapest and Vienna (243 km) from OpenStreetMap routing, then multiply by a typical car's fuel use and Hungary's current average pump price. The petrol figure assumes 7 L/100km · 34 MPG; diesel and EV use 6 L/100km · 39 MPG and 18 kWh/100km. Your real cost depends on your car, traffic, driving style and the stations you pick — use the planner for your exact numbers, and check live prices on the Hungary fuel prices page.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to drive from Budapest to Vienna?
The drive is 243 km (151 miles) and takes about 2h 38min without stops. Fuel costs roughly €27.93 in an average petrol car, €24.60 in a diesel, and €4.81 in an electric car, using Hungary's current fuel prices.
How far is it from Budapest to Vienna in miles and km?
About 151 miles or 243 kilometres by road — roughly 2h 38min of driving.
Is it cheaper to fill up in Budapest or Vienna?
Petrol is cheaper in Hungary (€1.64/L) than in Austria (€1.83/L), so fill up before you leave.
How do I get the exact cost for my car?
Open the FuelWide route planner, enter your car's fuel economy, and it prices the trip on live data — and shows fuel or charging stops along the way.
Driving distance via OSRM / OpenStreetMap. Fuel prices are Hungary's current official averages; efficiency and electricity rate are typical estimates. Your figure will vary — use the planner for an exact result.