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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Bus | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | Kelenföld | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | Budapest Airport (BUD) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | Könyves Kálmán | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Essen | Népliget | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Essen | Kelenföld | No tags |
Compare 3 ways to go from Essen to Budapest
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Carpool stands out as a good way to reach Budapest. The journey takes about 12 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $110, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Essen and Budapest?
Stops in Essen
- AFreiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
- BAm Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
- CFreiheit 4, 45127 Essen, Germany
- D
Essen Bushaltestelle
Essen, Germany - E
Hachestraße
Hachestraße 63, 45127 Essen, Germany
Stops in Budapest
- A
Kelenföld
Budapest, Etele tér 11, 1115 Hungary - BBudapest, Könyves Kálmán krt. 13, 1097 Hungary
- DBudapest, Horvát Boldizsár u. 1, 1142 Hungary
- EKönyves Kálmán körút Straße, , die Haltestelle des Stadtverkehrs , Nr. 901, 918, 937
- F
Budapest Airport BUD
Budapest, Ferihegyi Repülőtér, Hungary
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Essen to Budapest by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Essen to Budapest?
The cheapest bus tickets from Essen to Budapest start from $124. The average price for this route is around $174. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Essen to Budapest?
The average bus travel time from Essen to Budapest is 20h 55m, covering a distance of 973 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 19h 15m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Essen to Budapest route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 15 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Essen to Budapest?
The earliest bus departs from Essen to Budapest at 1:30am. And the latest bus departs at 10:45pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Essen to Budapest?
A bus trip from Essen to Budapest generates an estimated 24 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Essen to Budapest?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 11385 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Essen to Budapest?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Essen to Budapest?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Essen to Budapest?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
