The average train between Budapest and Esslingen takes 12h 44m and the fastest train takes 9h. The train service runs several times per day from Budapest to Esslingen. 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 Esslingen. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 5:55 PM which arrives into Esslingen at 1:51 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 12h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Esslingen. However, there are services departing from Budapest station and arriving at Esslingen station via Salzburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 44m.
Budapest to Esslingen train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Budapest to Esslingen train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Esslingen(Neckar) station.
Book your Budapest to Esslingen train tickets online with Railjet, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Hungarian Railways (MÁV).
The distance between Budapest and Esslingen is 735.2 km. The road distance is 922 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Esslingen(Neckar) via Salzburg Hbf in around 9h 48m.