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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Leicester to Budapest

Composite routes from Leicester to Budapest

Cheapest
17 h 36 min
Car
1896 km.
from $104
Other
6 h 13 min
Train, Plane
1541 km.
from $205.84
19 h 54 min
1542 km.
from $537.52
29 h 17 min
1542 km.
from $263.17
7 h 24 min
Train, Plane
1541 km.
from $297.62
6 h 36 min
Train, Plane
1541 km.
from $127.57
6 h 43 min
Train, Plane
1541 km.
from $264.08
7 h 50 min
Train, Plane
1541 km.
from $283.54
34 h 53 min
1542 km.
from $173.18

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$759.47
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$41.77–$696.18
Plane from Ringway Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$75.95–$455.68
Plane from East Midlands Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$50.63–$253.16

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$379.73–$1,645.51
Plane from Ringway Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
4h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$278.47–$1,898.67

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:
$265.81–$1,139.20

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Luton Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$69.62–$341.76

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
4h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$303.79–$1,012.62
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
4h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$556.94
Plane from Ringway Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$227.84–$1,772.09

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$151.89–$886.04

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$240.50–$759.47

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$63.29–$405.05
Plane from Ringway Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$455.68

Jet2.com

Website:
jet2.com/
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$265.81
Plane from Ringway Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$120.25–$1,518.93
Plane from East Midlands Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$88.60–$291.13

Wizz Air

Website:
wizzair.com/
Plane from Luton Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$164.55

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest to Budapest,
Ave. Duration:
7h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$44.30–$63.29
Bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Budapest,
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$24.05–$34.18

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Budapest,
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.05–$34.18

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from London Victoria to Vienna,
Ave. Duration:
26h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$60.76–$101.26

Tarsin

Phone:
+40 230 562 929
Email:
Website:
tarsin.ro/
Bus from Birmingham to Cluj-Napoca,
Ave. Duration:
18h 23m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$32.91–$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:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$45.57–$113.92
Train from Passau Hbf to Wien
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.71–$88.60

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
2h 4m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$101.26–$202.52

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–$88.60
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:
$44.30–$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:
$53.16–$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:
$48.10–$69.62

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Nuneaton to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$45.57–$151.89

Eurotunnel

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

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Leicester to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$45.57–$69.62
Train from Leicester to Kettering
Ave. Duration:
22 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.02–$29.11
Train from Kettering to Luton
Ave. Duration:
41 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.99–$37.97

RegioJet

Phone:
+420 222 222 221
Email:
Website:
regiojet.com/
Train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.02–$40.50

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Leicester to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.25–$30.38
Bus from Leicester to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$29.11–$40.50

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Leicester to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$39.24–$75.95
Train from Leicester to Stansted
Ave. Duration:
2h 28m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$82.28–$227.84

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–$107.59

Other operators

Irish Ferries

Phone:
+353 818 300 400
Email:
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:
$43.04–$51.90

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Budapest is to bus which costs $97.83 - $152.17 and takes 34h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Budapest is to fly which takes 5h 53m and costs $59.78 - $260.87 .

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Budapest?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar via Birmingham and Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Budapest?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Leicester 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 19h 54m.

Is there a direct flight between Leicester and Budapest?

Yes, there are direct flights between Leicester and Budapest; these take 2h 30m and cost $43.48 - $217.39 .

How far is it from Leicester to Budapest?

The distance between Leicester and Budapest is 1689 km.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Budapest without a car is to train which takes 19h 54m and costs $260.87 - $597.83 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Leicester to Budapest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Budapest bus from?

Leicester to Budapest bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Leicester station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Budapest train from?

Leicester to Budapest train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.

Train, bus or fly from Leicester to Budapest?

The best way to get from Leicester to Budapest is to train which takes 19h 54m and costs $260.87 - $597.83 . Alternatively, you can bus via Cluj-Napoca, which costs $81.52 - $293.48 and takes 29h 17m, you could also fly, which costs $59.78 - $260.87 and takes 5h 53m.

Where does the Leicester to Budapest bus arrive?

Leicester to Budapest bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Leicester and Budapest?

Budapest is 1h ahead of Leicester. It is currently 08:15 in Leicester and 09:15 in Budapest.

Where does the Leicester to Budapest train arrive?

Leicester to Budapest train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

Book your Leicester to Budapest train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Leicester to Budapest?

Book your Leicester to Budapest bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Budapest?

There are 7058+ hotels available in Budapest. Prices start at $20.55 per night.
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