Esslingen to Budapest by train

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Overview: trains from Esslingen to Budapest

Find the key information for travelling by train from Esslingen to Budapest, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 03:48 View journey
Last train 22:25 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 8hr 55m View journey
Distance (km) 737
Trains / day 25 View all
Cheapest journey €40.72 View journey
Avg journey time 12hr 27m
Train operators 32

Travelling by train from Esslingen to Budapest

Ready to travel from Esslingen to Budapest by train? Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned train traveller, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need for a smooth, enjoyable ride.

Train cost from Esslingen to Budapest

Ready to book tickets from Esslingen to Budapest? Start by comparing all the upcoming trains in just a few clicks with Rail Europe. Here is what you can expect from fares along this specific route:

  • The cheapest tickets between Esslingen and Budapest typically run €40.72.

  • If you wait until 30 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can hit .

  • If you wait until 7 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can increase to .

  • You can book travel between these two destinations 6 months in advance.

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Esslingen to Budapest train times

Prepare for your journey with the following departure details. The earliest train running Monday through Friday from Esslingen to Budapest is at 03:48 and the last is at 22:25. The first train scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays is at 03:49 and the last one is at 21:52. You can expect 25 trains making this journey each day, with trains departing every 14 minutes.

Average train travel time from Esslingen to Budapest

The quickest time by train is 8 hours and 55 minutes, travelling a total distance of 737 kilometres.

When do tickets go on sale between Esslingen and Budapest?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Esslingen and Budapest 6 months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

Making your Esslingen to Budapest travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Budapest.

FAQs about the train journey from Esslingen to Budapest

Want to know more about your journey from Esslingen to Budapest? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train journey between Esslingen and Budapest spans 737 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.