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Seven ways to Travel from London to Budapest

Composite routes from London to Budapest

Cheapest
16 h 2 min
Car
1724 km.
from $94
Other
28 h 39 min
1448 km.
from $134.50
17 h 39 min
1445 km.
from $486.68
5 h 34 min
Train, Plane
1448 km.
from $95.90
5 h 43 min
Train, Plane
1448 km.
from $123.22
30 h 33 min
1448 km.
from $129.74

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$40.50–$696.18

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from London City Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$253.16–$1,012.62

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$94.93–$316.44
Plane from Luton Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$69.62–$329.10

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
4h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$569.60
Plane from London City Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$253.16–$556.94

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–$822.76

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from London City Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
4h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$240.50–$582.26

Ryanair UK

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

Wizz Air

Website:
wizzair.com/
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$75.95–$215.18
Plane from Luton Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$58.23–$468.34

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Budapest,
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$25.32–$35.44
Bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Budapest,
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$24.05–$35.44

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 London Colindale to Viena
Ave. Duration:
22h 6m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$24.05–$120.25

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:
$45.57–$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–$202.52

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
Ave. Duration:
3h 6m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$75.95–$88.60
Train from Frankfurt to Passau
Ave. Duration:
4h 3m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$82.28–$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

Eurotunnel

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

Southern

Phone:
+44 3451 27 29 20
Website:
southernrailway.com/
Train from London Victoria to Gatwick
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$13.92–$20.25

Gatwick Express

Phone:
+44 345 850 1530
Website:
gatwickexpress.com/travel-information/plan-your-journey/timetables
Train from London Victoria to Gatwick
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$21.52–$31.64

Thameslink

Phone:
0345 026 4700
Website:
thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$20.25–$43.04

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton
Ave. Duration:
22 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.66–$30.38

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

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 London to Budapest?

The cheapest way to get from London to Budapest is to train and fly which costs $54.35 - $228.26 and takes 5h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Budapest is to fly which takes 5h 20m and costs $108.70 - $597.83 .

Is there a direct bus between London and Budapest?

No, there is no direct bus from London station to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Euston Station / Eversholt Street and arriving at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar via London Colindale, Sterngasse, Wien Laxenburger Str./Raxstr. and Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 39m.

Is there a direct train between London and Budapest?

No, there is no direct train from London to Budapest. However, there are services departing from London St Pancras Intl and arriving at Budapest-Kelenfoeld via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Frankfurt, Passau Hbf and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 39m.

How far is it from London to Budapest?

The distance between London and Budapest is 1529 km.

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

The best way to get from London to Budapest without a car is to train which takes 17h 39m and costs $239.13 - $500 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from London to Budapest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Budapest bus from?

London to Budapest bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Budapest train from?

London to Budapest train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Train, bus or fly from London to Budapest?

The best way to get from London to Budapest is to fly which takes 5h 20m and costs $108.70 - $597.83 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $239.13 - $500 and takes 17h 39m, you could also bus via Colindale Avenue, which costs $46.74 - $152.17 and takes 28h 39m.

Where does the London to Budapest bus arrive?

London to Budapest bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) station.

What is the time difference between London and Budapest?

Budapest is 1h ahead of London. It is currently 19:13 in London and 20:13 in Budapest.

Where does the London to Budapest train arrive?

London to Budapest train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

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

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

Book your London to Budapest bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Budapest?

There are 7013+ hotels available in Budapest. Prices start at $20.62 per night.
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