Birmingham, United Kingdom to Budapest: Road Trip Guide & Distance

987.2 miles 1588.8 km · straight line
1200.3 miles actual route 1931.7 km · driving distance
19h 53min estimated drive time
£182 - £224 estimated fuel cost
~2h 29min flight time
102° ESE bearing direction

How far is Birmingham, United Kingdom from Budapest?

The distance from Birmingham, United Kingdom to Budapest is 987.2 miles (1588.8 km) as the crow flies. Budapest is located ESE of Birmingham, United Kingdom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1200.3 miles, taking about 19h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 29min. Birmingham, United Kingdom is in United Kingdom, while Budapest is in Hungary.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Birmingham, United Kingdom and Budapest. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Birmingham, United Kingdom to Budapest

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 53min £182 - £224 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 52min $96–$180* Budget
Train ~25h 51min $144–$420* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Birmingham, United Kingdom & Budapest

Quick Facts

Birmingham, United Kingdom
52.49°N, 1.89°W
Europe/London
140m elevation
Budapest
47.50°N, 19.04°E
Europe/Budapest
96m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 329 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 82 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM