Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Essen to Budapest on 25 March
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Deutsche Bahn EuroCity + Deutsche Bahn	Train	18:39	Essen Central Train Station	13h 40m	09:19	Budapest Keleti Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + Deutsche Bahn EuroCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE	Train	18:39	Essen Central Train Station	13h 40m	09:19	Budapest Keleti Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Deutsche Bahn EuroCity + Deutsche Bahn	Train	18:47	Essen Central Train Station	13h 32m	09:19	Budapest Keleti Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + Deutsche Bahn EuroCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE	Train	18:47	Essen Central Train Station	13h 32m	09:19	Budapest Keleti Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn EuroCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE	Train	09:00	Essen Central Train Station	13h 19m	22:19	Budapest Keleti Train Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to travel from Essen to Budapest

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Budapest. The journey takes about 20 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 526, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16bus per day

20h 55mAverage duration

978 kmDistance

24kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 526 - R 2 466	Average duration20h 55m	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 765 - R 1 985	Average duration17h 16m	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e