The average train between Budapest and Essen takes 16h 30m and the fastest train takes 12h 7m. There is at least one train 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 once daily between Budapest and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 2:58 PM which arrives into Essen at 10:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Wien Hbf and take an average of 16h 30m. 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 16h 30m.
Budapest to Essen train services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Budapest to Essen train services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Budapest to Essen train tickets online with RegioJet, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Budapest and Essen is 972.5 km. The road distance is 1,235 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Essen Hbf via Wien Hbf and Aschaffenburg Hbf in around 12h 35m.
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