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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen Hbf and Budapest takes 12h 59m and the fastest train takes 12h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen Hbf 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.

12h 59m
Duration
1,354 km
Distance
Ft 104,677
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to München Hbftrain train 41 / ...
  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 67,067–204,636

Essen Hbf to Budapest train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Essen Hbf and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 4:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen Hbf is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Budapest at 1:02 PM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 12h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,353.5 km
  • Duration: 12h 59m

What companies run services between Essen Hbf, 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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