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Next departures for Essen to Budapest on February 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Deutsche Bahn EuroCity + Deutsche Bahn	Train	6:39pm	Essen Central Train Station	13h 40m	9:19am	Budapest Keleti Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + Deutsche Bahn EuroCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE	Train	6:39pm	Essen Central Train Station	13h 40m	9:19am	Budapest Keleti Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + Deutsche Bahn EuroCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE	Train	6:47pm	Essen Central Train Station	13h 32m	9:19am	Budapest Keleti Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Deutsche Bahn EuroCity + Deutsche Bahn	Train	6:47pm	Essen Central Train Station	13h 32m	9:19am	Budapest Keleti Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn EuroCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE	Train	9:00am	Essen Central Train Station	13h 19m	10:19pm	Budapest Keleti Train Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Essen to Budapest

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Budapest. The journey takes about 17 hours 16 minutes, and with fares starting at just $143, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day

17h 16mAverage Duration

973 kmDistance

23kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$123 - $199	Average Duration20h 55m	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$143 - $160	Average Duration17h 16m	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e