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General discussion => Train fares and tariffs => Topic started by: karin on May 20, 2012, 11:07:53 pm

Title: Budapest Vienna
Post by: karin on May 20, 2012, 11:07:53 pm
I am not able to get prices let alone book a ticket from Budapest to Vienna on August 9.
For the worst, could I just buy a ticket once I am in Budapest?

What I tried: I went to the MAV webpage, following the Hungary-MAV guide. I am getting only to the point where I choose the date and put in my birth date. After that I press the "Tickets and Prices" button and get: "No offer available for the journey with these conditions. For a list of available offers click here" BUT that leads to a dead end. So how can I find offers and book them.

Thank you for your help, Karin
Title: Re: Budapest Vienna
Post by: tUt on May 20, 2012, 11:20:38 pm
Karin, nothing to worry about here. It is just that MAV allows to book tickets only 60 days in advance, while for August 9 is out of reach yet. As of now last date for you can book is July 19. So just wait for a few weeks and you won't have any problems purchasing your 13 euro ticket ;)
... could I just buy a ticket once I am in Budapest?
Sure, full fare one-way ticket is around 8000 HUF (app. 27 euro), but if you sure about date and connection, then it makes more sense just to wait until sale for August 9 is open and buy 13 euro ticket instead