The average train between Essen and Budapest takes 22h and the fastest train takes 13h 58m. 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.
Trains run twice daily between Essen and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 6:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 7:20 AM which arrives into Budapest at 1:14 PM. All services require a transfer at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and take an average of 22h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Budapest station via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h.
Essen to Budapest train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Budapest train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Budapest-Deli station.
Book your Essen to Budapest train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Railjet and RegioJet.
The distance between Essen and Budapest is 972.5 km. The road distance is 1,358 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Budapest-Deli via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, and Wien Meidling in around 13h 44m.
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