The average train between Essen Hbf and Budapest takes 14h 25m and the fastest train takes 12h 26m. There is at least one train per day from Essen Hbf to Budapest. 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 once daily between Essen Hbf and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 4:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen Hbf is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Budapest at 3:02 PM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 14h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
12h 42m • 3 changes
12h 26m • 3 changes
12h 26m • 3 changes
Arrives next day
16h 26m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Essen Hbf to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf station and arriving at Budapest station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 25m.
Essen Hbf to Budapest train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen Hbf to Budapest train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Book your Essen Hbf to Budapest train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Railjet and 3 other operators.
The distance between Essen Hbf and Budapest is 972.2 km. The road distance is 1,362 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld via München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, and Wien Hbf in around 12h 56m.
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