The average train between York and Budapest takes 28h 55m and the fastest train takes 27h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from York 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 York and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from York is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Budapest at 9:02 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 28h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from York to Budapest. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Budapest station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 55m.
York to Budapest train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
York to Budapest train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Book your York to Budapest train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Eurostar and 5 other operators.
The distance between York and Budapest is 1,580.5 km. The road distance is 2,283 km.
You can take a train from York to Budapest-Kelenfoeld via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Stuttgart Hbf, Salzburg Hbf, and Wien Hbf in around 19h 40m.