The average train between London and Budapest takes 21h 44m and the fastest train takes 18h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from London 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 London and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 12:31 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from London is at 8:31 PM which arrives into Budapest at 9:33 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 21h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from London to Budapest. However, there are services departing from London St Pancras Intl station and arriving at Budapest-Kelenfoeld station via Paris Nord station, Stuttgart Hbf station, München Hbf station, Salzburg Hbf station and Wien Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 44m.
London to Budapest train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
London to Budapest train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, arrive at Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
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The distance between London and Budapest is 1449.2 km.
You can take a train from London St Pancras Intl to Budapest-Kelenfoeld via Paris Nord, Paris Est, Stuttgart Hbf, Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, Salzburg Hbf, and Wien Hbf in around 16h 25m.
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