The average train between Budapest and Liverpool takes 28h 40m and the fastest train takes 26h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Budapest to Liverpool. 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 twice daily between Budapest and Liverpool. 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 Liverpool at 9:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Wien Hbf and take an average of 28h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Budapest station and arriving at Liverpool station via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 40m.
Budapest to Liverpool train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Budapest to Liverpool train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Budapest to Liverpool train tickets online with Railjet, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Budapest and Liverpool is 1,683.1 km. The road distance is 2,055 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Liverpool Lime Street via Wien Hbf, Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 19h 54m.