The average train between Budapest and Essen Hbf takes 14h and the fastest train takes 13h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Budapest to Essen Hbf. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Budapest and Essen Hbf. The earliest departure is at 7:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 3:55 PM which arrives into Essen Hbf at 6:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Muenchen Hbf and take an average of 14h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Essen Hbf. However, there are services departing from Budapest station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via Muenchen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h.
Budapest to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Budapest to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Budapest to Essen Hbf train tickets online with Hungarian Railways (MÁV) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Budapest and Essen Hbf is 972.2 km. The road distance is 1,356 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Essen Hbf via Muenchen Hbf and München Hbf in around 12h 39m.
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