The average train between Budapest and Luton takes 27h 14m and the fastest train takes 25h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Budapest to Luton. 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 3 times a day between Budapest and Luton. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Luton at 10:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Wien Hbf and take an average of 27h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Luton. However, there are services departing from Budapest station and arriving at Luton station via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 14m.
Budapest to Luton train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Budapest to Luton train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Luton station.
Book your Budapest to Luton train tickets online with Railjet, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 5 other operators.
The distance between Budapest and Luton is 1,476.7 km. The road distance is 1,792 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Luton via Wien Hbf, Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and London St Pancras Intl in around 18h 24m.