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

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

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  1. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane plane LHR - BUD
    6h 17m
    Ft 43,034–120,720

  2. Train to Luton Airport, fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane plane LTN - BUD
    6h 3m
    Ft 22,968–70,215

  3. Train

    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
    16h 30m
    Ft 124,672–475,135

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Antwerp - Rooseveltplaatsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus bus
    24h 31m
    Ft 74,461–125,955

  5. Train, night train

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Eil
    2. Take the nighttrain from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Wien Hbfnighttrain night train Nj
    3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain train Ec
    21h 21m
    Ft 68,516–162,885

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

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane plane LGW - BUD
    6h 4m
    Ft 24,955–78,269

  7. Fly London City Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane plane LCY - BUD
    7h 22m
    Ft 72,346–185,885

  8. Fly London Stansted Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane plane STN - BUD
    6h 10m
    Ft 23,514–75,541

  9. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Vienna International Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane plane LHR - VIE
    2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain train
    8h 15m
    Ft 49,294–154,370

  10. Fly London Stansted Airport to Bratislava Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bratislava Airport (BTS)plane plane STN - BTS
    2. Take the train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Budapest-Nyugatitrain train
    8h 43m
    Ft 28,724–128,691

  11. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Prague Wilsonova Bus Stationbus bus : London - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
    2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Budapest-Nyugatitrain train Rj
    27h 26m
    Ft 64,082–144,114

  12. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Kings Cross to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Budapestcar car
    16h 23m
    Ft 141,704–189,820

  13. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Kings Cross to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Budapestcar car
    17h 30m
    Ft 96,649–161,771

Kings Cross to Budapest by train and foot

Calendar66Weekly Services
Duration16h 30mAverage Duration
TicketFt 124,672Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,533.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 17m

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

British Airways, Eurowings, and four other airlines fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) every 2 hours. Alternatively, 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 16h 30m.

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