The average train between Essen Hbf and Budapest takes 15h 28m and the fastest train takes 13h 30m. 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.
Trains run 3 times a day between Essen Hbf and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen Hbf is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Budapest at 3:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and take an average of 15h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen Hbf to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf station and arriving at Budapest-Kelenfoeld station via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station, München Hbf station, Salzburg Hbf station and Wien Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 28m.
Essen Hbf to Budapest train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen Hbf to Budapest train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, arrive at Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
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The distance between Essen Hbf and Budapest is 972.2 km. The road distance is 1165 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, München Hbf, Muenchen Hbf, Salzburg Hbf, and Wien Hbf in around 13h 48m.
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