The average train between Budapest and Essen takes 13h 28m and the fastest train takes 12h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Budapest to Essen. 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 3 times a day between Budapest and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 10:55 AM which arrives into Essen at 12:34 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 13h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Essen. However, there are services departing from Budapest station and arriving at Essen station via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 28m.
Budapest to Essen train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Budapest to Essen train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Budapest to Essen train tickets online with Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Railjet.
The distance between Budapest and Essen is 972.5 km. The road distance is 1,275 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Essen Hbf via Wien Hbf in around 13h 10m.