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The average train between Gelsenkirchen and Budapest takes 14h 2m and the fastest train takes 12h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Gelsenkirchen 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 2m
Duration
1,369 km
Distance
Ft 109,078
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbftrain train 35 / ...
  2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to München Hbftrain train 47 / ...
  3. Take the train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain train 90 / ...
  4. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Wien Hbftrain train Rjx / ...
  5. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain train Ec
12h 50m
Ft 54,766–340,987

Gelsenkirchen to Budapest train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Gelsenkirchen and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 3:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Gelsenkirchen is at 10:29 PM which arrives into Budapest at 3:04 PM. All services require a transfer at Düsseldorf Hbf and take an average of 14h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,368.8 km
  • Duration: 14h 2m

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

You can take a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld via Düsseldorf Hbf, München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, and Wien Hbf in around 12h 50m.

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