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10 h 36 min
1207 km.
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Budapest, Hungary → Essen, Germany

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Budapest to Essen

Composite routes from Budapest to Essen

Cheapest
10 h 36 min
Car
1207 km.
from $66
Other
13 h 10 min
972 km.
from $267.33
19 h 53 min
Bus, Train
971 km.
from $202.59
5 h 39 min
Bus, Plane
971 km.
from $135.62
7 h 7 min
Train, Plane
971 km.
from $181.96

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Essen
Ave. Duration:
20h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$114.64–$165.59

Karat-S

Phone:
+359 2 8120810
Email:
operations@eurolines.bg
Website:
karat-s.com/
Bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
17h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$127.38–$203.80

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.28–$458.56
Plane from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
4h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$445.82
Plane from Vienna International Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.59–$522.25

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.27–$331.18
Plane from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$89.16–$433.08
Plane from Vienna International Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.16–$420.35

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$89.16–$433.08
Plane from Vienna International Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.16–$522.25

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Vienna International Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.02–$624.15

Wizz Air

Website:
wizzair.com/
Plane from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$59.87–$356.66

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Wien Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
9h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$178.33–$203.80
Train from Frankfurt to Essen
Ave. Duration:
1h 52m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$61.14–$68.78
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Essen
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$34.39–$38.21

Hungarian Railways (MÁV)

Phone:
+36 (1) 3 49 49 49
Website:
mavcsoport.hu/en
Train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.74–$15.29

RegioJet

Phone:
+420 222 222 221
Email:
info@regiojet.cz
Website:
regiojet.com/
Train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien
Ave. Duration:
2h 34m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.10–$42.03

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Essen
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$19.11–$28.02

Urlaubs-Express

Phone:
+49 (0) 221 800 20 820
Email:
info@urlaubs-express.de
Website:
urlaubs-express.de/
Train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
13h 39m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$127.38–$1,210.09

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Budapest to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Essen is to bus which costs $97.83 - $141.30 and takes 20h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Budapest to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Budapest to Essen is to fly which takes 4h 54m and costs $81.52 - $271.74 .

Is there a direct bus between Budapest and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Budapest and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Essen. However, there are services departing from Budapest-Kelenfoeld and arriving at Essen Hbf via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 10m.

How far is it from Budapest to Essen?

The distance between Budapest and Essen is 1053 km. The road distance is 1204 km.

How do I travel from Budapest to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Budapest to Essen without a car is to train which takes 13h 10m and costs $163.04 - $217.39 .

How long does it take to get from Budapest to Essen?

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Budapest to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Essen bus from?

Budapest to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Essen train from?

Budapest to Essen train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.

Train, bus or fly from Budapest to Essen?

The best way to get from Budapest to Essen is to fly which takes 4h 54m and costs $81.52 - $271.74 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $163.04 - $217.39 and takes 13h 10m, you could also bus, which costs $97.83 - $141.30 and takes 20h 30m.

Where does the Budapest to Essen bus arrive?

Budapest to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Budapest to Essen train arrive?

Budapest to Essen train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Wien Hbf station.

Can I drive from Budapest to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Essen is 1204 km. It takes approximately 10h 30m to drive from Budapest to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Budapest to Essen?

Book your Budapest to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Budapest to Essen?

Book your Budapest to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 1889+ hotels available in Essen. Prices start at $41.36 per night.
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