The average train between Leicester and Budapest takes 27h 1m and the fastest train takes 26h. The train service runs several times per day from Leicester 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 Leicester and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 1:12 PM which arrives into Budapest at 5:02 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 27h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Leicester 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 Leicester to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Budapest station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 1m.
Leicester to Budapest train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Budapest train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Book your Leicester to Budapest train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Eurostar and 5 other operators.
The distance between Leicester and Budapest is 1,542.6 km. The road distance is 2,139 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Budapest-Kelenfoeld via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Stuttgart Hbf, Salzburg Hbf, and Wien Hbf in around 18h 54m.