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Next departures from Essen to Budapest on 15 February
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 + 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 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 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 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 £77, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day

17h 16mAverage duration

604 milesDistance

23kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£66 - £107	Average duration20h 55m	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£77 - £86	Average duration17h 16m	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e