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Train Essen to Budapest: Trip Overview

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Average Ticket PriceUS$74
Average train trip duration21h 16m
Number of daily trains12
Earliest train departure11:04am
Distance973 km
Latest train departure6:54pm

Essen to Budapest Trains

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Essen - Budapest

  1. How much does a cheap train ticket from Essen to Budapest cost?

    The average train ticket price from Essen to Budapest is US$74. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Essen to Budapest is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

  2. How long is the trip from Essen to Budapest?

    A train trip between Essen and Budapest is around 21h 16m, although the fastest train will take about 13h 32m. This is the time it takes to travel the 974 km that separates the two cities.

  3. How many daily trains are there between Essen and Budapest?

    The number of trains from Essen to Budapest can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 12. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Essen to Budapest by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

  4. What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from Essen to Budapest?

    Trains travelling between Essen and Budapest leave from HBF or Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit and arrive at Kelenföld, Budapest Airport, Népliget.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Essen and Budapest is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Budapest.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Budapest, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Essen and Budapest compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Create your real-life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your train ride from Essen to Budapest.

Did you know?

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one travelling between the city and the suburbs.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

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