The average train between Budapest and Chester takes 28h 15m and the fastest train takes 27h 14m. There is at least one train per day from Budapest to Chester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run once daily between Budapest and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Chester at 10:09 PM. All services require a transfer at Wien Hbf and take an average of 28h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Chester. However, there are services departing from Budapest station and arriving at Chester station via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 15m.
Budapest to Chester train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Budapest to Chester train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Budapest to Chester train tickets online with Railjet, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Budapest and Chester is 1,671.7 km. The road distance is 2,032 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Chester via Wien Hbf, Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 20h 10m.