The average train between Wakefield and Budapest takes 30h 50m and the fastest train takes 27h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Wakefield 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 Wakefield and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 12:22 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Wakefield is at 9:23 PM which arrives into Budapest at 9:02 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 30h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Wakefield 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 Wakefield to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Wakefield station and arriving at Budapest station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 50m.
Wakefield to Budapest train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Wakefield Westgate station.
Wakefield to Budapest train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Book your Wakefield to Budapest train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Eurostar and 4 other operators.
The distance between Wakefield and Budapest is 1,597 km. The road distance is 2,262 km.
You can take a train from Wakefield Westgate to Budapest-Kelenfoeld via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Stuttgart Hbf, Salzburg Hbf, and Wien Hbf in around 19h 47m.