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1206 km.
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Eight ways to Travel from Essen to Budapest

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Cheapest
By car (1 206 km)
10 h 29 min
1206 km.
from $66
Fastest
Plane from Essen (Dusseldorf International Airport)
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Other
Rideshare
10 h 29 min
1206 km.
from $15.73
Train, Plane (Train to Dortmund Airport)
5 h 56 min
971 km.
from $173.17
Train
13 h 44 min
972 km.
from $323.74
Train, Plane (Train to Cologne Bonn Airport)
5 h 25 min
971 km.
from $136.10
Train, Plane (Train to Frankfurt)
6 h 2 min
971 km.
from $234.38
Bus via Frankfurt am Main
22 h
972 km.
from $5.43

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Essen central train station to Budapest,
Ave. Duration:
19h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$114.50–$165.39

Arjani Travel

Phone:
+355 68 20 63 724
Email:
Website:
arjanitravel.com/
Bus from Essen Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Karat-S

Phone:
+359 2 8120810
Email:
Website:
karat-s.com/
Bus from Frankfurt Central Train Station to Budapest,
Ave. Duration:
17h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$127.23–$203.56

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
3h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.01–$458.01
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
3h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$445.29
Plane from Frankfurt to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.67–$483.46

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.14–$330.79
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$89.06–$432.57

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.14–$407.12
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
3h 46m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$89.06–$432.57
Plane from Frankfurt to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.39–$559.79

Wizz Air

Website:
wizzair.com/
Plane from Dortmund Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$59.80–$356.23

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Passau Hbf to Wien
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$38.17–$95.42

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Essen Hbf to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
28 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$29.26–$69.97

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$59.80–$66.16
Train from Frankfurt to Passau
Ave. Duration:
4h 24m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$89.06–$101.78
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$34.35–$38.17
Train from Essen Hbf to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
34 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$27.99–$31.81

Railjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
Train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$45.80–$69.97

ÖBB

Phone:
05 17 17
Website:
oebb.at/de/
Train from Passau Hbf to Wien
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$63.61–$89.06
Train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.71–$76.34

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Essen Hbf to Wien
Ave. Duration:
11h 52m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$76.34–$229.01

ÖBB EuroCity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$49.62–$69.97

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Essen Hbf to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
41 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.09–$17.81

RegioJet

Phone:
+420 222 222 221
Email:
Website:
regiojet.com/
Train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.09–$41.98

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$19.08–$27.99
Train from Essen Hbf to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
26 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.81–$16.54

TRI Train Rental GmbH

Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Email:
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
6 times a week

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Email:
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Essen Hbf to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
25 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$3.69–$5.34

Urlaubs-Express

Phone:
+49 (0) 221 800 20 820
Email:
Website:
urlaubs-express.de/
Train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach
Ave. Duration:
12h 53m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$127.23–$1,208.65

ÖBB Intercity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Passau Hbf to Wien
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$69.97–$114.50

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Budapest is to bus which costs $97.83 - $141.30 and takes 19h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Budapest is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs $81.52 - $260.87 .

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Budapest?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Essen central train station station and arriving at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Budapest?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Budapest-Kelenfoeld via Frankfurt, Passau Hbf and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 44m.

How far is it from Essen to Budapest?

The distance between Essen and Budapest is 1052 km. The road distance is 1206.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Budapest without a car is to train which takes 13h 44m and costs $163.04 - $315.22 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Essen to Budapest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Budapest bus from?

Essen to Budapest bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Budapest train from?

Essen to Budapest train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Essen to Budapest?

The best way to get from Essen to Budapest is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs $81.52 - $260.87 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $163.04 - $315.22 and takes 13h 44m, you could also bus, which costs $97.83 - $141.30 and takes 19h 50m.

Where does the Essen to Budapest bus arrive?

Essen to Budapest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.

Where does the Essen to Budapest train arrive?

Essen to Budapest train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Essen to Budapest?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Budapest is 1206 km. It takes approximately 10h 23m to drive from Essen to Budapest.

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

Book your Essen to Budapest train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Budapest?

There are 7020+ hotels available in Budapest. Prices start at $21.13 per night.
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