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

900.5 miles 1449.2 km · straight line
1074.2 miles actual route 1728.8 km · driving distance
18h 2min estimated drive time
HUF 67423 - HUF 82982 estimated fuel cost
~2h 19min flight time
295° WNW bearing direction

How far is Budapest from London, United Kingdom?

The distance from Budapest to London, United Kingdom is 900.5 miles (1449.2 km) as the crow flies. London, United Kingdom is located WNW of Budapest. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1074.2 miles, taking about 18h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 19min. Budapest is in Hungary, while London, United Kingdom is in United Kingdom.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Budapest and London, United Kingdom. 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 Budapest to London, United Kingdom

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 2min HUF 67423 - HUF 82982 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 19min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 38min $86–$161* Budget
Train ~23h 27min $129–$376* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Budapest & London, United Kingdom

Quick Facts

Budapest
47.50°N, 19.04°E
Europe/Budapest
96m elevation
London, United Kingdom
51.51°N, 0.13°W
Europe/London
11m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 300 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 75 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM