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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Budapest takes 14h 38m and the fastest train takes 12h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen 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.

14h 38m
Duration
1,362 km
Distance
Ft 109,140
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to München Hbftrain train 47 / ...
  2. Take the train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain train 90 / ...
  3. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Wien Hbftrain train Rjx / ...
  4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain train Ec
12h 56m
Ft 71,825–347,986

Essen to Budapest train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Essen and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 4:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen 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 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,362.1 km
  • Duration: 14h 38m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Budapest, Hungary?

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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