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How to get to Budapest from the UK

How to get to Budapest from Bath and London. Each guide compares every way to get there, door to door, with booking links.

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FromBest for mostFastestFlight-free
BathFly direct from Bristol5–6hTrain via London
LondonFly from Heathrow to Budapest5–6hEurostar and Nightjet sleeper via Vienna

Christmas markets

Christmas markets · Hungary

Bath to Budapest Christmas Markets

Budapest is one of Europe's best Christmas market cities, and it's an easy trip from Bath with direct flights from Bristol Airport. This guide covers…

Best for most: Fly direct from Bristol · 5–6h

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Christmas markets · Hungary

London to Budapest Christmas Markets

Budapest pairs two big Christmas markets with steaming outdoor thermal baths, and it's about two and a half hours' flight from London. This guide…

Best for most: Fly from Heathrow to Budapest · 5–6h

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