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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Budapest takes 15h 34m 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 34m
Duration
1,353 km
Distance
Ft 98,146
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to München Hbftrain train 41 / ...
  2. Take the train from München Hbf to St Pölten Hauptbahnhoftrain train Drf / ...
  3. Take the train from St.Poelten Hbf to Wien Hbftrain train Rjx / ...
  4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain train Ec
13h 40m
Ft 65,508–190,038

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 11:00 PM which arrives into Budapest at 3:02 PM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 15h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,353.4 km
  • Duration: 15h 34m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld via München Hbf, St.Poelten Hbf, and Wien Hbf in around 13h 40m.

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