What is the cheapest way to get from Chester to Budapest?

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Budapest is to train and fly which costs 26 000 Ft - 60 000 Ft and takes 6h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chester to Budapest?

The fastest way to get from Chester to Budapest is to fly which takes 6h 7m and costs 26 000 Ft - 170 000 Ft.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Budapest?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar via Birmingham and Ružomberok. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Budapest?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Budapest-Kelenföld via London St Pancras Intl, Bruxelles-Midi and Vienna Meidling Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 38m.

How far is it from Chester to Budapest?

The distance between Chester and Budapest is 1751 km.

How do I travel from Chester to Budapest without a car?

The best way to get from Chester to Budapest without a car is to train which takes 24h 38m and costs 150 000 Ft - 280 000 Ft.

How long does it take to get from Chester to Budapest?

It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Chester to Budapest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Budapest bus from?

Chester to Budapest bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Budapest train from?

Chester to Budapest train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.

Train, bus or fly from Chester to Budapest?

The best way to get from Chester to Budapest is to train which takes 24h 38m and costs 150 000 Ft - 280 000 Ft. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs 26 000 Ft - 170 000 Ft and takes 6h 7m, you could also bus, which costs 55 000 Ft - 80 000 Ft and takes 35h 15m.

Where does the Chester to Budapest bus arrive?

Chester to Budapest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

What is the time difference between Chester and Budapest?

Budapest is 1h ahead of Chester. It is currently 8:22 AM in Chester and 9:22 AM in Budapest.

Where does the Chester to Budapest train arrive?

Chester to Budapest train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

How do I get a train ticket from Chester to Budapest?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Chester to Budapest?

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Where can I stay near Budapest?

There are 6849+ hotels available in Budapest.

Chester to Budapest - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 10 ways to get from Chester to Budapest by train, plane, train (Eurostar), bus, night train, car, car train, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Manchester Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane MAN - BUD
6h 38m
Ft 26,568–58,351
Fly from Liverpool
cheapest
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane LPL - BUD
6h 7m
Ft 26,536–167,723
Train
1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Wien Meidlingtrain Nj
4. Take the train from Vienna Meidling Train Station to Budapest-Kelenföldtrain
24h 38m
Ft 151,396–279,530
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
3. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus
29h 2m
Ft 80,596–146,030
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the night train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Wien Hbfnighttrain Nj
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain Ec
25h
Ft 93,746–200,480
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane BHX - BUD
7h 12m
Ft 30,774–89,297
Train to East Midlands Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Crewe to Long Eatontrain
2. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane EMA - BUD
8h 14m
Ft 31,600–80,874
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Ružomberokbus
3. Take the bus from Ružomberok to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus 876
35h 15m
Ft 55,470–79,904
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Chester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Budapestcar
19h 23m
Ft 153,356–204,902
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Chester to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Budapestcar
20h 30m
Ft 109,663–174,946

Chester to Budapest by train, foot, and bus

3Weekly Services

29h 2mAverage Duration

Ft 80,596Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,751.4 km
Duration: 6h 38m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Budapest, Hungary?

You can take a train from Chester to Budapest-Kelenföld via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Bruxelles-Midi, Wien Meidling, and Vienna Meidling Train Station in around 24h 38m. Alternatively, Ryanair flies from Liverpool (LPL) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) twice a week.

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