Train from London to Budapest
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Overview
Route: London to Budapest via Paris and Munich
Journey time: From around 21 hours
Return journey: Budapest to London via Munich and Paris
Detailed itinerary
Option 1: via Paris and Munich (Paris - Munich sleeper) |
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Sample itinerary: Take an afternoon train from St Pancras to Paris and get a bite to eat en route from Gare du Nord to Gare de l'Est where you can catch the sleeper to Munich at 2020. Upon arrival at 0716 the next morning, you can make a quick transfer to the 0727 service on to Budapest, or linger over breakfast before catching the 0927, which arrives in Budapest at 1649.
Price: from £367 return
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| Leg 1: | London St Pancras International to Paris Gare du Nord in the heart of Paris. Don't forget check-in time for Eurostar is at least 30 mins before departure. |
Frequency of service: About 15 trains a day
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Eurostar Journey time: From 2 hrs 15 mins
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| Transfer | A short 10-minute walk from Gare du Nord to Gare de l'Est. Exit Gare du Nord, turn left then at the main intersection turn right (slightly downhill) along Rue du Fauberg Saint-Denis for about 400m then left along Rue de Chabrol to Gare de L'Est. Alternatively it is one stop on the metro line - from the Eurostar platform, turn left, walk down the stairs and follow the signs for Metro line M4 to Gare de L'Est (which is signposted 'direction Porte d'Orléans'). |
Short hopTransfer time: Allow 25 minutes
Book a hotel near Gare du Nord/Gare de l'Est
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| Leg 2: | Paris Est to Münich (sleeper) The train departs Paris daily at 2020, arriving in Münich at 0716 the next morning. |
Frequency of service: Daily
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CityNightLine Journey time: 10 hours 56 minutes
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| Transfer | A quick same-station change of platform within Munich Hauptbahnhof |
Change of platformTransfer time: Allow 20 minutes
Book a hotel near Munich (München) Hauptbahnhof
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| Leg 3: | Munich to Budapest (Keleti) Trains depart Munich daily at 0727, 0927, 1127, 1327 and 1527, arriving in Budapest at 1449, 1649, 1849, 2049 and 2249. |
Frequency of service: 5 trains a day
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Railjet Journey time: From 7 hours 22 minutes
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| Destination | Üdvözöljük Budapesten |
Book a hotel near Budapest Keleti
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Option 2: via Paris and Munich (Munich - Budapest sleeper) |
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Sample itinerary: Take the 1025 Eurostar from St Pancras to Paris, which gives you plenty of time to transfer to Gare de l'Est for the 1524 to Munich, getting you to the Bavarian capital at 2138, where you can grab a late dinner before taking the 2340 sleeper on to Budapest. You'll arrive at 0849 the next morning.
Price: from £386 return
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| Leg 1: | London St Pancras International to Paris Gare du Nord in the heart of Paris. Don't forget check-in time for Eurostar is at least 30 mins before departure. |
Frequency of service: About 15 trains a day
Operator:
Eurostar Journey time: From 2 hrs 15 mins
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| Transfer | A short 10-minute walk from Gare du Nord to Gare de l'Est. Exit Gare du Nord, turn left then at the main intersection turn right (slightly downhill) along Rue du Fauberg Saint-Denis for about 400m then left along Rue de Chabrol to Gare de L'Est. Alternatively it is one stop on the metro line - from the Eurostar platform, turn left, walk down the stairs and follow the signs for Metro line M4 to Gare de L'Est (which is signposted 'direction Porte d'Orléans'). |
Short hopTransfer time: Allow 25 minutes
Book a hotel near Gare du Nord/Gare de l'Est
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| Leg 2: | Paris Est to Munich Departs Paris Est daily at 1524, arriving in Münich at 2138. |
Frequency of service: Daily
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TGV Journey time: 6 hours 14 minutes
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| Transfer | A quick same-station change of platform within Munich Hauptbahnhof |
Change of platformTransfer time: Allow 20 minutes
Book a hotel near Munich (München) Hauptbahnhof
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| Leg 3: | Munich to Budapest (sleeper) The sleeper service departs Munich at 2340, arriving in Budapest at 0849. |
Frequency of service: Daily
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Euronight Journey time: 9 hours 9 minutes
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| Destination | Üdvözöljük Budapesten |
Book a hotel near Budapest Keleti
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Your route to Budapest
The lines on the map are for illustrative purposes only - they don't show the exact route taken by the train.
