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ITBudapest to Essen Train & Bus Tickets
From Budapest (Hungary) to Essen (Germany) · about 977 km
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Search Prices →Train or bus? What recent searches show
Fares and timetables seen in recent TransitScanner searches for Budapest to Essen, side by side.
| Train | Bus | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest fare seen | €52.46 for travel on 9 Dec 2026 (seen 19 Oct 2026) | €51.97 for travel on 9 Dec 2026 (seen 19 Oct 2026) |
| Typical journey time | about 20 h 35 min (10 journeys) | about 20 h 50 min (9 journeys) |
| Sold by | FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn | FlixBus |
Last checked 1 Nov 2026. This is what searches saw, not a live quote: fares change, and the price at the seller's checkout is the one that counts.
Budapest to Essen: what to expect
Budapest and Essen are about 977 kilometres apart. TransitScanner compares the train and bus options sold on this route across many sellers, so fares, journey times and companies can be seen side by side.
This is an international route from Hungary to Germany. Carry valid travel documents (passport or EU ID card where applicable) for border checks. At 977 km this is a long-distance journey.
Fares are asked of the sellers on every search; the price at their checkout is the one that counts.
How to find cheap Budapest–Essen tickets
- Book early: fares often rise as the departure date approaches.
- In recent searches Wednesday was the cheapest weekday on average (about €56.22, across 2 days).
- Use the multi-date scanner to find the cheapest day in a week or month.
- Compare direct and connecting options: a change can be cheaper, a direct journey is usually quicker.
FAQ: Budapest to Essen
How long does the journey from Budapest to Essen take?
In recent searches the typical journey took about 20 h 35 min by train and about 20 h 50 min by bus (median of the journeys seen, last checked 1 Nov 2026).
What is the cheapest ticket from Budapest to Essen?
The lowest fare seen recently is €51.97 by bus (FlixBus), for travel on 9 Dec 2026 (seen 19 Oct 2026). The lowest train fare seen is €52.46. Wednesday was the cheapest weekday on average in these searches (about €56.22). Fares change daily: search your date to compare current train and bus prices.
Is it cheaper by train or by bus from Budapest to Essen?
In recent searches the lowest train fare was €52.46 and the lowest bus fare €51.97, so the bus was cheaper. Fares change by date, so compare your own.
Which companies sell tickets from Budapest to Essen?
Recent searches showed journeys sold by FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus.
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