The average train between Luton and Budapest takes 25h 47m and the fastest train takes 25h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Luton 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 Luton and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Luton is at 1:56 PM which arrives into Budapest at 5:02 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 25h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Luton 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 Luton to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Luton station and arriving at Budapest station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 47m.
Luton to Budapest train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Luton station.
Luton to Budapest train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Book your Luton to Budapest train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Eurostar and 4 other operators.
The distance between Luton and Budapest is 1,476.7 km. The road distance is 2,029 km.
You can take a train from Luton to Budapest-Kelenfoeld via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Stuttgart Hbf, St.Poelten Hbf, and Wien Hbf in around 18h 30m.