📋 Tender Overview
During the Advent season the magical atmosphere of the Vienna Christmas markets provides a special experience. It can be comfortably reached from Budapest to the Austrian capital by train in just over 2 and a half hours with railjets and MAV Group EuroCity trains departing every hour. On the Saturdays of the Advent season the Advent EuroCity will again operate between Budapest and Vienna where the dining car will offer festive food options prepared by Utasellato.
Due to increased passenger traffic the Advent EuroCity service between Budapest and Vienna will operate again on Saturdays November 29 December 6 13 and 20. The train departs from Keleti Railway Station at 8:01 AM and returns from Vienna Central Station at 6:04 PM. Tickets are available at regular fares and it is recommended to purchase them as soon as possible for favorable prices. In addition to the Vienna Advent service railjet trains can reach Munich Salzburg and Linz the Hungaria EuroCity can reach Prague and Bratislava while the Hernad InterCity can reach the Kosice fair making it worthwhile to choose these options even if traveling for just one day. From Budapest it is advisable to choose the START Europa tickets available online which can be purchased from 13 euros for the entire route. Ticket prices vary daily and by service so it is recommended to buy them as early as possible and it is worth choosing weekday travel as typically fewer people use them than the weekend peak services which is why tickets are also available at lower prices. Children under 6 can travel for free while children between 6 and 14 can purchase a child ticket for just 5 euros with an adult ticket. On railjet trains a bistro section serves meals for passengers while on EuroCity trains the catering cars await travelers with a special festive menu. This year the soups are prepared with festive spices such as fish soup and whipped cream spiced plum soup. The menu includes among other things a Christmas cold platter Belgian waffles French onion soup with cheesy toast but classics like fish soup or stuffed cabbage can also be found in the Advent offerings. Our well-known Christmas burger will also be available again this Advent. For dessert we recommend our festive glass creams which are available in gerbeaud or chestnut tiramisu flavors but a classic poppy seed or walnut bejgli is also a perfect choice. The winter drink selection includes mulled wine and hot rum tea. Tickets can be purchased through the MAV app at jegy.mav.hu and at international ticket offices. Passengers can find information about the services and routes at https://www.mavcsoport.hu/mav-szemelyszallitas/nemzetkozi-utazas.
