United Kingdom
HungaryLondon to Budapest shipping route.
1,795 km by rail, about 2.5 days in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: London and Budapest
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
LondonRailBudapestRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 1,795 km (1,116 mi) |
| Straight line | 1,449 km |
| Transit time | 2.5 days |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the London to Budapest shipping route by rail
A freight train from London to Budapest covers a rail distance of 1,795 km, against 1,449 km in a straight line.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 2.5 days. Terminal handling at both ends and the border crossing between the United Kingdom and Hungary come on top.
Rail freight suits heavy, high volume cargo that is not urgent: containers, steel, chemicals, grain, cars. Per tonne it emits far less CO2 than trucking the same distance. Most shipments still need a truck for the first and last mile to the rail terminals in London and Budapest.
By road the same trip is 1,799 km and takes a truck about 41 h 42 min.
Of 33 rail routes from London in this directory, Budapest is the 26th shortest. Closer destinations: Warsaw (1,726 km), Koper (1,668 km) and Lodz (1,645 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from London to Budapest?
1,795 km by rail (1,449 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from London to Budapest?
About 2.5 days at an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops included. Border and terminal times vary.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Budapest to London has its own page with the same distance and route.
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How we count: rail distance on the freight network, 30 km/h average including stops. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all rail distance between cities or the Shipping Routes Directory.