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 30 000 Ft - 55 000 Ft and takes 20h 10m.

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 5h 2m and costs 29 000 Ft - 110 000 Ft.

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 20h 10m.

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 Clark Ádám tér via Wien Hbf and Kelenföld vasútállomás M. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 44m.

How far is it from Essen to Budapest?

The distance between Essen and Budapest is 1052 km. The road distance is 1166 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 bus which takes 20h 10m and costs 30 000 Ft - 55 000 Ft.

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

It takes approximately 5h 2m 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 (DB IC), 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 5h 2m and costs 29 000 Ft - 110 000 Ft. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 30 000 Ft - 55 000 Ft and takes 20h 10m, you could also train via Munich, which costs 60 000 Ft - 120 000 Ft and takes 13h 1m.

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 (DB IC), arrive at München Hbf station.

Can I drive from Essen to Budapest?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Budapest is 1166 km. It takes approximately 10h 56m to drive from Essen to Budapest.

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

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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?

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Essen to Budapest - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, car train, car, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Essen to Budapest by plane, car train, car, bus, night train, or train

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Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane DUS - BUD
5h 2m
Ft 29,415–101,432
Train to Dortmund Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain
2. Fly from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane DTM - BUD
6h 2m
Ft 23,522–80,235
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach Hbfcartrain
2. Drive from Villach Hbf to Budapestcar
11h 42m
Ft 70,825–427,636
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus N161 / ...
20h 10m
Ft 30,000–55,000
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Essen Hbf to Wien Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain Ec
16h 44m
Ft 37,771–132,520
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane FRA - BUD
6h 1m
Ft 47,120–101,241
Train via Munich
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain 90 / ...
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Wien Hbftrain Rjx / ...
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain Ec
13h 1m
Ft 62,989–113,352
Train
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Wien Meidlingtrain Nightjet
2. Take the train from Vienna Meidling Train Station to Budapest-Kelenföldtrain RegioJet RJ 1035 / ...
16h 59m
Ft 66,875–225,962
Drive 1,166 km
1. Drive from Essen to Budapestcar 1,166 km
10h 56m
Ft 67,731–97,833

Essen to Budapest by bus

7Weekly Buses

20h 10mAverage Duration

Ft 30,000Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,051.9 km
Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Budapest, Hungary?

Eurowings, Lufthansa, and two other airlines fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) every 3 hours. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar once daily. Tickets cost Ft 30,000–55,000 and the journey takes 20h 10m.

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