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The average train between London and Budapest takes 21h 16m and the fastest train takes 18h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from London 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.

21h 16m
Duration
1,981 km
Distance
Ft 177,080
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
  2. Take the train from Paris Est to Stuttgart Hbftrain train Tgv
  3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain train 11 / ...
  4. Take the train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain train 90 / ...
  5. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Wien Hbftrain train Rjx / ...
  6. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain train Ec
17h 7m
Ft 121,565–380,545

London to Budapest train times

Trains run twice daily between London and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 1:31 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from London 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 21h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,981.2 km
  • Duration: 21h 16m

What companies run services between London, England and Budapest, Hungary?

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 17h 7m.

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