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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Budapest takes 13h 34m and the fastest train takes 13h 22m. There is at least one train per day from Essen 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.

13h 34m
Duration
1,354 km
Distance
Ft 88,715
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Essen to Budapest train times

Trains run once daily between Essen and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 6:36 AM which arrives into Budapest at 7:58 PM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 13h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,353.5 km
  • Duration: 13h 34m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Budapest, Hungary?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Budapest-Kelenföld via München Hbf, St.Poelten Hbf, Wien Meidling, and Vienna Meidling Train Station in around 13h 47m.

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