The average train between Budapest and Waterloo takes 24h 19m and the fastest train takes 23h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Budapest to Waterloo. 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 Budapest and Waterloo. The earliest departure is at 9:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 3:55 PM which arrives into Waterloo at 3:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Muenchen Hbf and take an average of 24h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Waterloo. However, there are services departing from Budapest station and arriving at Waterloo station via Muenchen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 19m.
Budapest to Waterloo train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Budapest to Waterloo train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Book your Budapest to Waterloo train tickets online with Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Budapest and Waterloo is 1,122 km. The road distance is 1,517 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Waterloo via Muenchen Hbf, München Hbf, Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, Koeln Messe/Deutz, Koeln Hbf, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 15h 8m.