The average train between Essen and Hungary takes 22h 29m and the fastest train takes 17h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Hungary. 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 3 times a day between Essen and Hungary. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 2:00 PM which arrives into Hungary at 4:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 22h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Essen to Hungary? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Essen to Hungary. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Hungary station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 29m.
Essen to Hungary train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Hungary train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
The distance between Essen and Hungary is 1,020.9 km. The road distance is 1,240 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Clark Ádám tér via Frankfurt, Passau Hbf, Wien Hauptbahnhof, Wien Hbf, Budapest-Kelenfoeld, and Kelenföld vasútállomás M in around 14h 6m.