Rome2Rio

How to get fromChester to Budapestby train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, night train, busferry, car, car train, or car ferry

Find Transport to Budapest

See all options

There are 13 ways to get from Chester to Budapest by train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, night train, busferry, car, car train, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane plane MAN - BUD
    7h 1m
    Ft 26,913–72,490

  2. Fly Liverpool to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane plane LPL - BUD
    6h 33m
    Ft 22,376–147,130

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Paris Est to Muenchen Hbftrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf to Salzburg Hbftrain train Re / ...
    5. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Wien Hbftrain train Rjx / ...
    6. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain train Ec
    20h 29m
    Ft 171,898–334,188

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Prague Florenc Central Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus bus 260 / ...
    33h 5m
    Ft 57,217–90,003

  5. Train, night train

    1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Eil
    3. Take the nighttrain from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Wien Hbfnighttrain night train Nj
    4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain train Ec
    24h 55m
    Ft 104,348–215,638

  6. Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport

    1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain train
    2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane plane BHX - BUD
    7h 35m
    Ft 34,913–89,234

  7. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Bratislava Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bratislava Airport (BTS)plane plane MAN - BTS
    3. Take the train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Budapest-Nyugatitrain train
    9h 40m
    Ft 35,213–117,690

  8. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane plane MAN - VIE
    3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain train
    9h 37m
    Ft 33,513–116,190

  9. Train to East Midlands Airport, fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport

    1. Take the train from Crewe to Long Eatontrain train
    2. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane plane EMA - BUD
    8h 39m
    Ft 52,199–194,987

  10. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport

    1. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane plane BRS - BUD
    9h 38m
    Ft 51,099–115,987

  11. Train, bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the busferry from Manchester Piccadilly to Arad, Autogara Transdarabusferry bus ferry
    3. Take the bus from Arad, Autogara Transdara to Budapestbus bus
    43h 44m
    Ft 46,741–99,390

  12. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Chester to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Budapestcar car
    19h 17m
    Ft 169,431–221,976

  13. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Chester to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Budapestcar car
    20h 24m
    Ft 125,296–204,316

Chester to Budapest by train and foot

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration20h 29mAverage Duration
TicketFt 171,898Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Chester to Budapest.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,751.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 1m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Budapest-Kelenfoeld via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Muenchen Hbf, Salzburg Hbf, and Wien Hbf in around 20h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar via London Victoria, London Victoria Green Line Station, and Praha, ÚAN Florenc in around 33h 5m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Hungary

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There