The average train between Cambridge and Budapest takes 26h 52m and the fastest train takes 25h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Cambridge 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 Cambridge and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 1:12 PM which arrives into Budapest at 5:02 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 26h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Cambridge to Budapest? 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 Cambridge to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Cambridge station and arriving at Budapest station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 52m.
Cambridge to Budapest train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.
Cambridge to Budapest train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Book your Cambridge to Budapest train tickets online with Great Northern, Eurostar and 5 other operators.
The distance between Cambridge and Budapest is 1,448.8 km. The road distance is 2,070 km.
You can take a train from Cambridge to Budapest-Kelenfoeld via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Stuttgart Hbf, St.Poelten Hbf, and Wien Hbf in around 18h 45m.