Essen to Budapest by train
Budapest lies 973 km (604 mi) east of Essen, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 9 h 44 min at the speeds typical of Germany and Hungary rail, over roughly 1,186 km (737 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Essen | Budapest | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Hungary |
| Population | 593,085 | 1.7 million |
| Elevation | 83 m (272 ft) | 104 m (341 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Budapest) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Budapest Keleti railway station, Budapest-Nyugati railway station, Budapest-Déli railway station |
| Postal codes | 45127–45359 | 1007–1239 |
What changes when you arrive in Budapest
Crossing from Germany into Hungary: money changes from the Euro to the Forint (HUF); the dialling code becomes +36; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648855.
Where to book trains from Essen to Budapest
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Staying in Budapest
Our booking partner lists 6,485+ places to stay in Budapest (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 841 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (587), and 26 are five-star. Across 864 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 9 out of 10. Guests have left 1,495,475 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Budapest from Essen?
973 km (604 mi) in a straight line, east of Essen; by road roughly 1,186 km (737 mi).
How long does it take to get from Essen to Budapest by train?
About 9 h 44 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Essen and Budapest?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Budapest?
The Forint (HUF).
Where can I stay in Budapest?
Our booking partner lists 6,485+ places to stay in Budapest, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.