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Museum of Fine Arts
Hungary’s top fine arts museum, with major European works from antiquity to the 20th century. Ideal for classic painting, sculpture, and old masters.
Flights from Essen to Budapest depart on average 49 times per day, taking around 2h 59m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $74 but you can travel from only $59 by train.
There are 1 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:55, the last at 21:35. The fastest flight covers the 603 miles (972 km) distance in 1h 40m. January is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 603 miles (972 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $74 |
Flights per day 49 |
Direct flights 1 |
Fastest flight 1h 40m |
First flight 5:55 AM |
Last flight 9:35 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 56 days |
Cheapest price on Sep 17
$164
Average ticket price on Sep 17
$379
Fastest journey on Sep 17
1 h 45 m
Average journey duration on Sep 17
2 h 44 m
Flights on Sep 17
93
Distance
972 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Essen to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Essen to Budapest will cost around $379 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $164.
On Thu, Sep 17, we found 93 flights from Essen to Budapest, including 2 direct services.
On Thu, Sep 17 the direct flights cover the 972 km distance in an average of 2 h 44 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 45 m .
On Thu, Sep 17 the longest flights will take 3 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
EW9784
EW9782
S6 · ICE 1011+
LH1342
S6 · ICE 625+
LH1342
OS166 · OS639
EW9784
EW9782
LH1985 · LH1682
LH2015 · LH1678
LH75 · LH1340Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Essen to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $122 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 59m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $122, while a flight costs an average of $534.
Distance: 603 miles (972 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$534 Average price | $155 Average price | $122 Average price Cheapest | $37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 59m Average total duration Fastest 2h 59m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 13h 1m Average total duration 12h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 5m Average total duration 19h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.9 - 5.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Budapest:
A bus is $33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Budapest costing on average $155.
A bus is $412 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Essen to Budapest costing on average $534.
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 31m.
Bus takes on average 19h 35m.
The table below shows live departures for Essen to Budapest flights for tomorrow, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MS8242 · MS49 · MS751 | 3:20 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 35h25 | 2:45 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 transfers | |
MS8242 · MS43 · MS751 | 3:20 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 35h25 | 2:45 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH79 · LH1336 | 6:00 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 4h55 | 10:55 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
S6 · ICE 913+ LH1340 | 6:08 AM Essen Hbf | 12h32 | 6:40 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 transfers | |
S6 · ICE 913+ SN2612 · SN2825 | 6:08 AM Essen Hbf | 11h02 | 5:10 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 3 transfers | |
S6 · ICE 913+ DE4467 | 6:08 AM Essen Hbf | 9h57 | 4:05 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL1796 · KL1363 | 6:25 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 4h15 | 10:40 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1796 · KL1365 | 6:25 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 5h50 | 12:15 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1796 · KL1367 | 6:25 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 10h05 | 4:30 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1796 · KL1369 | 6:25 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 12h35 | 7:00 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
S6 · ICE 25+ LH1340 | 6:28 AM Essen Hbf | 12h12 | 6:40 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 transfers | |
S6 · ICE 25+ DE4467 | 6:28 AM Essen Hbf | 9h37 | 4:05 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 transfers | |
S6 · ICE 25+ DE4469 | 6:28 AM Essen Hbf | 14h37 | 9:05 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 transfers | |
OS8914+ OS631 | 6:30 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 4h05 | 10:35 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
EW9782 | 6:35 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 1h45 | 8:20 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
S6 · 26806 · ICE 11+ LH1340 | 6:48 AM Essen Hbf | 11h52 | 6:40 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 3 transfers | |
S6 · 26806 · ICE 11+ SN2612 | 6:48 AM Essen Hbf | 10h22 | 5:10 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 4 transfers | |
S6 · 26806 · ICE 11+ DE4469 | 6:48 AM Essen Hbf | 14h17 | 9:05 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 3 transfers | |
AF1107 · AF1494 | 6:55 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 10h55 | 5:50 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1107 · AF1294 | 6:55 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 4h55 | 11:50 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH5348+ LH1676 | 7:00 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 5h35 | 12:35 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
OS8842+ OS631 | 7:05 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 3h30 | 10:35 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO406 · LO533 | 7:15 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 25h50 | 9:05 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO406 · LO531 | 7:15 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 12h30 | 7:45 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO406 · LO537 | 7:15 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 9h40 | 4:55 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO406 · LO535 | 7:15 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 4h45 | 12:00 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
S6 · ICE 529+ LH1340 | 7:28 AM Essen Hbf | 11h12 | 6:40 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 transfers | |
S6 · ICE 529+ DE4469 | 7:28 AM Essen Hbf | 13h37 | 9:05 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 transfers | |
S6 · ICE 529+ DE4467 | 7:28 AM Essen Hbf | 8h37 | 4:05 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH2035 · LH1676 | 7:30 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 5h05 | 12:35 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1798 · KL1369 | 8:15 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 10h45 | 7:00 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1798 · KL1365 | 8:15 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 4h00 | 12:15 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1798 · KL1367 | 8:15 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 8h15 | 4:30 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1676+ LH4105 | 8:30 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 4h05 | 12:35 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1307 · AF1494 | 9:25 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 8h25 | 5:50 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
S6 · ICE 623+ LH1340 | 9:28 AM Essen Hbf | 9h12 | 6:40 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 transfers | |
S6 · ICE 623+ LH1342 | 9:28 AM Essen Hbf | 13h57 | 11:25 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 transfers | |
S6 · ICE 623+ DE4469 | 9:28 AM Essen Hbf | 11h37 | 9:05 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 transfers | |
OS246 · OS635 | 9:35 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 4h55 | 2:30 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
OS162+ OS635 | 9:40 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 4h50 | 2:30 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
S6 · ICE 225+ LH1342 | 9:48 AM Essen Hbf | 13h37 | 11:25 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 transfers | |
S6 · ICE 225+ LH1340 | 9:48 AM Essen Hbf | 8h52 | 6:40 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 transfers | |
S6 · ICE 225+ DE4469 | 9:48 AM Essen Hbf | 11h17 | 9:05 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 transfers | |
LX1017+ LX2254 | 9:50 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 4h05 | 1:55 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
S6 · ICE 625+ LH1340 | 10:08 AM Essen Hbf | 8h32 | 6:40 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 transfers | |
S6 · ICE 625+ LH1342 | 10:08 AM Essen Hbf | 13h17 | 11:25 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 transfers | |
S6 · ICE 625+ DE4469 | 10:08 AM Essen Hbf | 10h57 | 9:05 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 transfers | |
SK1630 · SK761 | 10:10 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 9h00 | 7:10 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
S9 · ICE 517+ LH1342 | 10:20 AM Essen Hbf | 13h05 | 11:25 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 transfers | |
LO404 · LO531 | 10:25 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 9h20 | 7:45 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO404 · LO537 | 10:25 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 6h30 | 4:55 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO404 · LO533 | 10:25 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 22h40 | 9:05 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO404 · LO535 | 10:25 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 25h35 | 12:00 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
S6 · ICE 29+ LH1342 | 10:28 AM Essen Hbf | 12h57 | 11:25 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 transfers | |
S6 · ICE 29+ DE4469 | 10:28 AM Essen Hbf | 10h37 | 9:05 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF1607 · AF1694 | 11:35 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 10h50 | 10:25 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1607 · AF1494 | 11:35 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 6h15 | 5:50 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1800 · KL1367 | 12:25 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 4h05 | 4:30 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1800 · KL1371 | 12:25 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 10h50 | 11:15 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1800 · KL1369 | 12:25 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 6h35 | 7:00 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1977+ LH1678 | 1:05 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 3h45 | 4:50 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
S6 · ICE 721+ LH1342 | 1:28 PM Essen Hbf | 9h57 | 11:25 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 transfers | |
S6 · ICE 721+ LH122 · LH1682 | 1:28 PM Essen Hbf | 10h02 | 11:30 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 3 transfers | |
S6 · ICE 721+ DE4469 | 1:28 PM Essen Hbf | 7h37 | 9:05 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH2015 · LH1678 | 1:30 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 3h20 | 4:50 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
S6 · ICE 125+ LH1342 | 1:48 PM Essen Hbf | 9h37 | 11:25 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 transfers | |
S6 · ICE 125+ LH124 · LH1682 | 1:48 PM Essen Hbf | 9h42 | 11:30 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 3 transfers | |
S6 · ICE 125+ DE4469 | 1:48 PM Essen Hbf | 7h17 | 9:05 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 transfers | |
S6 · ICE 1011+ LO380 · LO533 | 2:08 PM Essen Hbf | 18h57 | 9:05 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 3 transfers | |
S6 · ICE 1011+ LH1342 | 2:08 PM Essen Hbf | 9h17 | 11:25 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 transfers | |
S6 · ICE 1011+ LH124 · LH1682 | 2:08 PM Essen Hbf | 9h22 | 11:30 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 3 transfers | |
LX4427+ LX2258 | 2:15 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 5h00 | 7:15 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
S6 · ICE 927+ LH1342 | 2:28 PM Essen Hbf | 8h57 | 11:25 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 transfers | |
S6 · ICE 723+ LH1342 | 2:28 PM Essen Hbf | 8h57 | 11:25 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 transfers | |
S6 · ICE 723+ LH124 · LH1682 | 2:28 PM Essen Hbf | 9h02 | 11:30 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 3 transfers | |
KL1802 · KL1371 | 2:30 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 8h45 | 11:15 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1802 · KL1369 | 2:30 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 4h30 | 7:00 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1507 · AF1694 | 2:35 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 7h50 | 10:25 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX1019+ LX2258 | 2:50 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 4h25 | 7:15 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH75 · LH1340 | 3:10 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 3h30 | 6:40 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
SK1622 · SK761 | 3:20 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 3h50 | 7:10 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1407 · AF1694 | 4:45 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 5h40 | 10:25 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
EW9784 | 5:45 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 1h45 | 7:30 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
OS8918+ OS639 | 6:00 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 4h25 | 10:25 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1804 · KL1371 | 6:05 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 5h10 | 11:15 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH5350+ LH1682 | 6:30 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 5h00 | 11:30 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
OS166 · OS639 | 6:30 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 3h55 | 10:25 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2023 · LH1682 | 7:30 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 4h00 | 11:30 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO408 · LO533 | 7:45 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 13h20 | 9:05 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO408 · LO537 | 7:45 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 21h10 | 4:55 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO408 · LO535 | 7:45 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 16h15 | 12:00 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO408 · LO531 | 7:45 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 24h00 | 7:45 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1985 · LH1682 | 8:10 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 3h20 | 11:30 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Hungary’s top fine arts museum, with major European works from antiquity to the 20th century. Ideal for classic painting, sculpture, and old masters.
Leading contemporary art museum with strong Hungarian and international shows. Worth visiting for bold exhibitions in a landmark modern building.
National museum covering Hungarian history, archaeology, and statehood. A classic stop for understanding the country beyond Budapest’s landmarks.
UNESCO-listed castle quarter of cobbled streets, courtyards, and viewpoints. Best for atmosphere, heritage walks, and some of Budapest’s finest vistas.
Elegant Andrássy Avenue links the center with Heroes’ Square through palaces and shops. A grand boulevard ideal for walking and historic city views.
Large central park with boating lake, baths, museums, and promenades. A versatile area for families, relaxed walks, and major city attractions.
A rich paprika beef soup with potatoes and vegetables. It is Hungary’s signature comfort dish and a staple in homes and traditional inns.
Slow-cooked beef stew with lots of onion and paprika, usually served with nokedli. A classic example of deep Hungarian paprika flavor.
River fish soup, often carp-based, cooked with hot paprika. It is especially traditional along the Danube and at festive family meals.
Refined Hungarian dining in a historic building, with updated national classics and strong wine service in a formal atmosphere.
Michelin-starred fine dining with a modern tasting menu rooted in Hungarian ingredients. Stylish, intimate, and one of Budapest’s top tables.
Traditional Hungarian restaurant known for goulash, pörkölt, and live music. Warm, old-style atmosphere near the city center.
Moderate for Europe: stays and dining are cheaper than in Western capitals, while central hotels and tourist areas cost more. Transit is good value.
About 10% is common in restaurants if no service charge is added. Round up for taxis and leave small change or round up at cafes.
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Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport -> Deák Ferenc tér, Budapest
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Essen to Budapest by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Budapest, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Essen to Budapest flights use the Dusseldorf Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Essen and Budapest airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is 16 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in Terminals 2A and 2B.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport: Ramps, toilets.
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