Hungary to Essen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Hungary and Essen takes 14h 24m and the fastest train takes 13h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Hungary to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

14h 24m
Duration: 1,280 km
Distance: €258
Average price: 5 times a day
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13h 58m

€213–418

Hungary to Essen train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Hungary and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hungary is at 8:28 PM which arrives into Essen at 4:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Szent Gellért tér - Műegyetem M and take an average of 14h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

8:27 PM → 2:58 PM
Arrives next day
18h 31m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:27 AM → 6:58 PM
13h 31m • 3 changes
7:37 AM → 8:58 PM
13h 21m • 3 changes
9:28 AM → 10:58 PM
13h 30m • 3 changes
11:36 AM → 12:58 AM
Arrives next day
13h 22m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:27 AM → 6:58 PM
13h 31m • 3 changes
7:37 AM → 8:58 PM
13h 21m • 3 changes
9:28 AM → 10:58 PM
13h 30m • 3 changes
11:36 AM → 12:57 AM
Arrives next day
13h 21m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:27 AM → 6:58 PM
13h 31m • 3 changes
7:37 AM → 8:58 PM
13h 21m • 3 changes
9:28 AM → 10:58 PM
13h 30m • 3 changes
11:36 AM → 1:16 AM
Arrives next day
13h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:27 AM → 6:58 PM
13h 31m • 3 changes
7:35 AM → 8:58 PM
13h 23m • 3 changes
9:28 AM → 10:58 PM
13h 30m • 3 changes
11:35 AM → 12:58 AM
Arrives next day
13h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

5:27 AM → 6:58 PM
13h 31m • 3 changes
7:37 AM → 8:58 PM
13h 21m • 3 changes
9:28 AM → 10:58 PM
13h 30m • 3 changes
11:35 AM → 12:58 AM
Arrives next day
13h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:27 AM → 6:58 PM
13h 31m • 3 changes
7:37 AM → 8:58 PM
13h 21m • 3 changes
9:28 AM → 11:01 PM
13h 33m • 3 changes
11:36 AM → 12:58 AM
Arrives next day
13h 22m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Hungary to Essen? 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.

What companies run services between Hungary and Essen, Germany?

You can take a vehicle from Clark Ádám tér to Essen Hbf via Szent Gellért tér - Műegyetem M, Szent Gellért tér - Műegyetem, Kelenföld vasútállomás, Budapest-Kelenfoeld, and Wien Hbf in around 13h 58m.

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