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.
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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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Budapest station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 34m.
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-Kelenföld station.
Book your Essen to Budapest train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), WESTbahn Gmbh and 2 other operators.
The distance between Essen and Budapest is 972.5 km. The road distance is 1,354 km.
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.