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

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

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  1. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane plane LHR - BUD
    7h 18m
    Ft 62,387–166,131

  2. Bus and ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the busferry from Folkestone to Arad, Autogara Transdarabusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the train from Arad to Budapest-Keletitrain train Ir
    33h 30m
    Ft 30,250–65,147

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Paris Est to Stuttgart Hbftrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to St.Poelten Hbftrain train 963 / ...
    5. Take the train from St.Poelten Hbf to Wien Hbftrain train Rjx / ...
    6. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain train Ec
    18h 52m
    Ft 156,207–418,331

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dover to Antwerp Rooseveltplaatsbus bus N814
    2. Take the bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus bus 1924
    26h 46m
    Ft 49,596–84,096

  5. Train, night train

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Eil
    3. Take the night train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Wien Hbfnighttrain night train Nj
    4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain train Ec
    23h 12m
    Ft 87,857–200,781

  6. Train to London City Airport, fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane plane LCY - BUD
    7h 58m
    Ft 80,895–230,788

  7. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane plane LGW - BUD
    7h 7m
    Ft 41,887–110,131

  8. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane plane STN - BUD
    7h 2m
    Ft 35,045–98,488

  9. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane plane LTN - BUD
    7h 6m
    Ft 41,478–117,222

  10. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane plane LHR - VIE
    3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain train
    9h 16m
    Ft 66,157–179,831

  11. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane plane STN - VIE
    3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain train
    9h 5m
    Ft 42,815–152,188

  12. Eurotunnel, drive

    1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Budapestcar car
    14h 53m
    Ft 134,812–179,812

  13. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Calais to Budapestcar car
    16h 8m
    Ft 89,642–151,505

Folkestone to Budapest by train and foot

Calendar41Weekly Services
Duration18h 52mAverage Duration
TicketFt 156,207Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,645.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 18m

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

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Budapest-Kelenfoeld via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Stuttgart Hbf, St.Poelten Hbf, and Wien Hbf in around 18h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shellons Street Car Park to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar via Pencester Road, Dover, and Antwerp Rooseveltplaats in around 26h 46m.

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