The average train between Budapest and Waterloo takes 20h 23m and the fastest train takes 18h 23m. There is at least one train 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 once daily between Budapest and Waterloo. The earliest departure is at 7:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 3:55 PM which arrives into Waterloo at 10:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 and take an average of 20h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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18h 23m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Budapest to Waterloo? 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 Budapest to Waterloo. However, there are services departing from Budapest station and arriving at Waterloo station via Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 23m.
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 Bruxelles Midi station.
Book your Budapest to Waterloo train tickets online with Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Budapest and Waterloo is 1,122 km. The road distance is 1,511 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Waterloo via Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, München Hbf, Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 15h 1m.