The average train between Croydon and Budapest takes 26h 12m and the fastest train takes 25h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Croydon to Budapest. 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 Croydon and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 6:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Croydon is at 1:51 PM which arrives into Budapest at 5:17 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 26h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Croydon to Budapest? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Croydon station and arriving at Budapest station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 12m.
Croydon to Budapest train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
Croydon to Budapest train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Book your Croydon to Budapest train tickets online with Thameslink, Eurostar and 5 other operators.
The distance between Croydon and Budapest is 1,444.9 km. The road distance is 2,002 km.
You can take a train from East Croydon to Budapest-Kelenfoeld via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Stuttgart Hbf, St.Poelten Hbf, and Wien Hbf in around 18h 24m.