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

The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Essen is to fly which costs €50 - €230 and takes 5h 45m.

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 46m and costs €80 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Budapest and Essen?

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

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 2m.

How far is it from Budapest to Essen?

The distance between Budapest and Essen is 1052 km. The road distance is 1173.9 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 2m and costs €200 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 4h 46m 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 Déli train 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 46m and costs €80 - €230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €200 - €370 and takes 13h 2m, you could also bus, which costs €110 - €170 and takes 20h 20m.

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 1174 km. It takes approximately 10h 43m to drive from Budapest to Essen.

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

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

Book your Budapest to Essen bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near Essen?

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Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
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1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BUD - DUS
4h 46m
€83–229
Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Dortmund Airport
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1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane BUD - DTM
5h 45m
€53–224
Train
1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbftrain Rjx / ...
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice
13h 2m
€202–364
Bus
1. Take the bus from Budapest Déli train station to Essen central train stationbus N161
20h 20m
€110–170
Drive 1,173.9 km
1. Drive from Budapest to Essencar 1,173.9 km
10h 43m
€212–305
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbftrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane VIE - DUS
6h 50m
€136–336
Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BUD - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf to Essen Hbftrain
7h 34m
€121–267
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Budapest Nepliget Bus Station to Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt centralbus Citylines 57 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain 41 / ...
21h 7m
€101–166

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

Eurowings, Austrian Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Essen Hbf via Wien Hbf in around 13h 2m.

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