How to travel from London to Budapest

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Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Budapest

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from €23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.4 - 3.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €23, and a train costs an average of €343.

Distance: 900 miles (1449 km)

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€125

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Cheapest

€148

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€347

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6h 3m

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Fastest

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29h 37m

Average total duration

29h 7m

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27h 54m

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27h 24m

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4.3 - 8.7kg

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1.4 - 3.6kg

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from London to Budapest

How to get from London to Budapest by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from London to Budapest is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

RyanairFR 2518
08:00PM2h35
London Stansted Airport
11:35PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
$431One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

RyanairFR 2518
08:00PM2h35
London Stansted Airport
11:35PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
$431One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Wizz AirW62222
09:20AM2h25
London Gatwick Airport
12:45PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
$941One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
10:30AM34h00
London, Victoria Coach Station
09:30PMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
$1731One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:00PM31h45
London, Victoria Coach Station
07:45AMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
$1761One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:30PM30h40
London, Victoria Coach Station
06:10AMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
$1771One-way
1 transfer
RyanairFR 1658
04:10PM2h35
London Stansted Airport
07:45PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
$691One-way
0 transfers
Wizz AirW62204
03:25PM2h30
London Luton Airport
06:55PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
$871One-way
0 transfers
Wizz AirW62206
07:20PM2h30
London Luton Airport
10:50PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
$791One-way
0 transfers

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How to Travel from London to Budapest

There are several options for those wishing to travel from London to Budapest in Hungary. The distance between the 2 cities is approximately 1,700 kilometers and it is possible to drive using the A3 motorway through Europe. However, most people prefer to travel in comfort and there are daily flights and buses available between the two cities. Flying is the fastest way to reach Budapest and flights depart from several locations including Luton, Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted Airports. Buses leave each day from Victoria Coach Station in central London and the journey to Budapest takes considerably longer than by air.

What is the best way to travel from London to Budapest?

Cheapest way to travel from London to Budapest

The cheapest way to travel from London to Budapest is by flying with any one of a number of budget airlines that cover this route directly. The cheapest tickets are offered by Ryanair, Wizzair and easyJet.

Fastest way to travel from London to Budapest

Flights are the quickest way to travel from London to Budapest. There are ten direct flights from London every day. Direct services to Budapest are offered by a number of airlines including Wizz Air (four flights), British Airways (3 flights), Ryanair (two flights) and Easyjet (one flight). Wizz Air flights depart from Luton Airport, while Gatwick Airport is the departure point for Easyjet. Ryanair flights leave from Stansted Airport, and those wishing to travel with British Airways will depart from Heathrow Airport. A direct flight between the two cities takes just over 6 hours on average.

Most popular way to travel from London to Budapest

The most popular way to get from London to Budapest is by plane. Travel from London to Budapest is both quicker and cheaper by plane, and so for most people it is the first choice

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FAQs: Travel from London to Budapest

Travel to Budapest easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Budapest.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between London and Budapest including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Budapest is a flight with an average price of $29 (€23).

This is compared to other travel options from London to Budapest:

A flight is $62 (€49) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Budapest costing on average $91 (€72).

A flight is $401 (€320) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Budapest costing on average $430 (€343).

The fastest way to travel from London to Budapest is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 25m.

Other travel options to Budapest take longer:

Train takes on average 24h 1m.

Bus takes on average 28h 35m.

The distance from London to Budapest is approximately 900 miles (1449 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Budapest is:
  • Around 82 flights per day.
  • Around 10 buses per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Budapest as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Budapest:
  • Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Budapest, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Eurostar to go to Budapest by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Budapest by bus.
  • Travel with Wizz Air, Ryanair, British Airways, easyJet, Eurowings , KM Malta Airlines, Lufthansa, LOT Polish Airlines, Brussels Airlines, KLM, Air Serbia, KLM Cityhopper, SWISS, Air France to go to Budapest by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from London to Budapest:
  • 12 direct flights per day with Wizz Air, Ryanair, British Airways, easyJet, KM Malta Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from London to Budapest often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Prague, Bratislava, Munich, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Budapest and these popular destinations at a great price.
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