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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Central London to Budapest

Composite routes from Central London to Budapest

Cheapest
16 h 18 min
Car
1739 km.
from $95
Other
28 h 19 min
Bus, Train
1460 km.
from $156.32
23 h 8 min
1461 km.
from $427.08
6 h 22 min
Train, Plane
1460 km.
from $126.86
32 h 20 min
1460 km.
from $139.59

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.04–$696.18

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from London City Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$265.81–$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:
$202.52–$582.26
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:
$253.16–$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–$303.79
Plane from Luton Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.49–$341.76

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–$36.71
Bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Budapest,
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$25.32–$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–$35.44

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:
$62.02–$101.26

Tarsin

Phone:
+40 230 562 929
Email:
Website:
tarsin.ro/
Bus from London Wembley to Sankt
Ave. Duration:
21h 15m
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:
$46.83–$113.92

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris
Ave. Duration:
2h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$120.25–$240.50
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 St.Poelten Hbf to Wien
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$31.64–$35.44

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
Train from St.Poelten Hbf to Wien
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$17.72–$26.58

ÖBB

Phone:
05 17 17
Website:
oebb.at/de/
Train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.43–$75.95
Train from St.Poelten Hbf to Wien
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$13.92–$20.25

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Paris l'Est to Wien
Ave. Duration:
15h 1m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$82.28–$227.84
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
Train from St.Poelten Hbf to Wien
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$26.58–$37.97

Eurotunnel

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

Thameslink

Phone:
0345 026 4700
Website:
thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$17.72–$39.24

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–$41.77

ÖBB Intercity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from St.Poelten Hbf to Wien
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$15.19–$24.05

London Underground (Tube)

Phone:
0343 222 1234
Website:
tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
Train from Northfields station to Green
Ave. Duration:
26 min
Frequency:
Every 5 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.54–$6.33
Train from Green Park station to Tottenham
Ave. Duration:
17 min
Frequency:
Every 5 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.63–$1.77

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:
$44.30–$53.16

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Central London to Budapest?

The cheapest way to get from Central London to Budapest is to fly which costs $54.35 - $228.26 and takes 5h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Central London to Budapest is to fly which takes 5h 25m and costs $103.26 - $597.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Central London and Budapest?

No, there is no direct bus from Central London station to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Northfields Station and arriving at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar via London Victoria and Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Central London and Budapest?

No, there is no direct train from Central London station to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Northfields station and arriving at Budapest-Kelenfoeld via London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord, Paris l'Est and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 8m.

How far is it from Central London to Budapest?

The distance between Central London and Budapest is 1517 km.

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

The best way to get from Central London to Budapest without a car is to train which takes 23h 8m and costs $184.78 - $478.26 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Central London to Budapest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Central London to Budapest bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Central London to Budapest train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Central London to Budapest?

The best way to get from Central London to Budapest is to fly which takes 5h 25m and costs $103.26 - $597.83 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $184.78 - $478.26 and takes 23h 8m, you could also bus, which costs $76.09 - $130.43 and takes 32h 20m.

Where does the Central London to Budapest bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Central London and Budapest?

Budapest is 1h ahead of Central London. It is currently 07:41 in Central London and 08:41 in Budapest.

Where does the Central London to Budapest train arrive?

Central London to Budapest train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Where can I stay near Budapest?

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