Find coaches from Budapest to Essen

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Next departures from Budapest to Essen on 3 October
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Flixbus
Mexikói út
Essen Hauptbahnhof FreiheitCheapest
Flixbus
Kelenföld
Essen Hauptbahnhof FreiheitFastest
Flixbus
Könyves Kálmán
Essen Hauptbahnhof FreiheitNo tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain
Könyves Kálmán
HBFNo tags
Flixbus
Könyves Kálmán
Essen Hauptbahnhof FreiheitNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Budapest to Essen

Bus
Average priceUS$59 - US$129Average duration21h 50m
24kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Carpool
Average priceUS$84 - US$87Average duration11h 10m
41kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Budapest to Essen

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 11 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just US$84, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4carpool per day
11h 10mAverage duration
US$84Cheapest ticket
41kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Budapest to Essen: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$79
Average bus trip duration21h 50m
Number of daily buses15
Earliest bus departure01:45
Distance604 miles
Latest bus departure23:20

Budapest to Essen Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Budapest - Essen

  1. What's the distance between Budapest and Essen by coach?

    The distance between Budapest and Essen by coach is approximately 604 miles (974 km).

  2. How can I travel from Budapest to Essen avoiding air travel?

    You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Budapest to Essen was searched and found on 3 Oct 2025 with a price of US$77

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Budapest to Essen as early as possible.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Budapest and Essen!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Budapest to Essen, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Budapest to Essen will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Budapest to Essen while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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