The average train between Kings Cross and Budapest takes 22h 55m and the fastest train takes 22h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Kings Cross 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 Kings Cross and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 9:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kings Cross is at 8:31 PM which arrives into Budapest at 9:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 22h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kings Cross to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Kings Cross station and arriving at Budapest station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 55m.
Kings Cross to Budapest train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
Kings Cross to Budapest train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Book your Kings Cross to Budapest train tickets online with Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 5 other operators.
The distance between Kings Cross and Budapest is 1,449.3 km. The road distance is 1,981 km.
You can take a train from London St Pancras Intl to Budapest-Kelenfoeld via Paris Nord, Paris Est, Stuttgart Hbf, Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, and Wien Hbf in around 16h 30m.