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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Chester to Budapest

Composite routes from Chester to Budapest

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Other

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.28–$468.34
Plane from Liverpool to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Monday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$46.83–$240.50
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$759.47

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Ringway Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
5h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$291.13–$1,139.20
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$303.79–$1,518.93

Brussels Airlines

Website:
brusselsairlines.com/
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$354.42–$1,012.62

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
4h 41m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.28–$949.33
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
4h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$316.44–$1,012.62

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$468.34

Jet2.com

Website:
jet2.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$88.60–$1,645.51
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$278.47

Wizz Air

Website:
wizzair.com/
Plane from Liverpool to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Wednesday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$51.90–$278.47

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest to Budapest,
Ave. Duration:
7h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$45.57–$69.62
Bus from Žilina to Budapest,
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$27.85–$39.24

Eurobus SK

Phone:
+421 55 680 73 06
Website:
eurobus.sk/
Bus from Bradford to Žilina
Ave. Duration:
31h 15m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$60.76–$75.95

Tarsin

Phone:
+40 230 562 929
Website:
tarsin.ro/
Bus from Liverpool to Cluj-Napoca,
Ave. Duration:
19h 55m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$36.71–$240.50

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$46.83–$113.92

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$101.26–$215.18

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Frankfurt(M)
Ave. Duration:
2h 52m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$75.95–$94.93
Train from Frankfurt to Passau
Ave. Duration:
4h 24m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$88.60–$101.26

Railjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
Train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$45.57–$69.62

ÖBB

Phone:
05 17 17
Website:
oebb.at/de/
Train from Passau Hbf to Wien
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$63.29–$88.60
Train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.43–$75.95

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Wien
Ave. Duration:
15h 7m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$82.28–$227.84

ÖBB EuroCity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$49.37–$69.62

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Chester to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 3m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$94.93–$253.16
Train from Chester to Stafford
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$24.05–$107.59
Train from Stafford to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.99–$94.93

Eurotunnel

Phone:
+44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
Website:
eurotunnel.com/uk/
Train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly

RegioJet

Phone:
+420 222 222 221
Website:
regiojet.com/
Train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.02–$41.77

West Midlands Trains

Phone:
+44 333 311 0039
Website:
westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Stafford to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Once a week

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Stafford to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$37.97–$69.62

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Chester to Bradford
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.99–$25.32

ÖBB Intercity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Passau Hbf to Wien
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$69.62–$113.92

Transport for Wales

Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Chester to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$25.32–$39.24

Other operators

Irish Ferries

Phone:
+353 818 300 400
Website:
irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Other from Port of Dover to Calais
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$44.30–$53.16

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Chester to Budapest?

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Budapest is to train and bus which costs $92.39 - $119.57 and takes 40h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chester to Budapest?

The fastest way to get from Chester to Budapest is to fly which takes 6h 9m and costs $54.35 - $239.13 .

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Budapest?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar via Liverpool and Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Budapest?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Budapest-Kelenfoeld via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Frankfurt, Passau Hbf and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 59m.

Is there a direct flight between Chester and Budapest?

Yes, there are direct flights between Chester and Budapest; these take 2h 40m and cost $40.22 - $206.52 .

How far is it from Chester to Budapest?

The distance between Chester and Budapest is 1752 km.

How do I travel from Chester to Budapest without a car?

The best way to get from Chester to Budapest without a car is to train which takes 20h 59m and costs $326.09 - $760.87 .

How long does it take to get from Chester to Budapest?

It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Chester to Budapest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Budapest bus from?

Chester to Budapest bus services, operated by Tarsin, depart from Liverpool station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Budapest train from?

Chester to Budapest train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.

Train, bus or fly from Chester to Budapest?

The best way to get from Chester to Budapest is to train which takes 20h 59m and costs $326.09 - $760.87 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $81.52 - $293.48 and takes 30h 20m, you could also fly, which costs $54.35 - $239.13 and takes 6h 9m.

Where does the Chester to Budapest bus arrive?

Chester to Budapest bus services, operated by Tarsin, arrive at Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest station.

What is the time difference between Chester and Budapest?

Budapest is 1h ahead of Chester. It is currently 11:24 in Chester and 12:24 in Budapest.

Where does the Chester to Budapest train arrive?

Chester to Budapest train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

How do I get a train ticket from Chester to Budapest?

Book your Chester to Budapest train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Budapest?

There are 7020+ hotels available in Budapest. Prices start at $21.13 per night.
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