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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Budapest takes 15h 44m and the fastest train takes 13h 9m. The train service runs several times 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.

15h 44m
Duration
1,362 km
Distance
Ft 101,232
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to München Hbftrain train 47 / ...
  2. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf to St.Poelten Hbftrain train 961 / ...
  3. Take the train from St.Poelten Hbf to Wien Hbftrain train Rjx / ...
  4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain train Rjx
12h 39m
Ft 67,577–253,910

Essen to Budapest train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Essen and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Budapest at 3:02 PM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 15h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Essen to Budapest.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,361.7 km
  • Duration: 15h 44m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld via München Hbf, Muenchen Hbf, St.Poelten Hbf, and Wien Hbf in around 12h 39m.

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