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Compare bus, train, and flight for Budapest to Essen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Essen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $65. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $65, and a flight costs an average of $67.
Distance: 603 miles (972 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$129 Average price | $224 Average price | $90 Average price Cheapest | $255 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 24m Average total duration 12h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 19h 15m Average total duration 18h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.9 - 5.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Essen:
A bus is $39 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Essen costing on average $129 (€105).
A bus is $133 (€109) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Essen costing on average $224 (€183).
Other travel options to Essen take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 54m.
Bus takes on average 18h 45m.
Travel optionsfrom Budapest to Essen
How to get from Budapest to Essen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Budapest to Essen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus+
FlixTrain5:10 PM19h38Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér12:48 PMEssen Hbf$811One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrain5:10 PM19h38Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér12:48 PMEssen Hbf$811One-way2 transfers
Fastest
EW7898:30 PM1h50Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport10:20 PMCologne Bonn Airport$1761One-way0 transfers
Other options
- R 4592 · RJX 62 · ICE 5129:40 AM13h18Budapest-Deli10:58 PMEssen Hbf$1951One-way2 transfers
- RJX 62 · ICE 5129:30 AM13h28Budapest Keleti10:58 PMEssen Hbf$1951One-way1 transfer
- R 4592 · RJX 62 · ICE 584 · 267369:40 AM14h17Budapest-Deli11:57 PMEssen Hbf$2091One-way4 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:30 PM21h20Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér7:50 PMEssen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)$821One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:55 PM21h50Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér2:45 PMEssen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)$831One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:45 PM22h05Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar11:50 AMEssen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)$841One-way1 transfer
LH1343+ICE 10205:55 AM7h00Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport12:55 PMEssen Hbf$2051One-way1 transfer- LH1337+ICE 51211:20 AM11h38Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport10:58 PMEssen Hbf$2171One-way1 transfer
- LH1683 · LH20066:00 AM3h20Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport9:20 AMDusseldorf Airport$2181One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Essen:
A bus is $39 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Essen costing on average $129 (€105).
A bus is $133 (€109) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Essen costing on average $224 (€183).
Other travel options to Essen take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 54m.
Bus takes on average 18h 45m.
- Around 47 flights per day.
- Around 26 buses per day.
- Around 15 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Budapest and Essen as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Budapest Keleti and arrive in Essen Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás and arrive in Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Essen by train.
- Travel with Eurowings, Wizz Air, Lufthansa to go to Essen by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Essen by bus.
- 2 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Wizz Air.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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