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Next departures from Essen to Budapest on 13 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
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	18:39	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 3 ways to travel from Essen to Budapest

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Budapest. The journey takes about 12 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 346, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7carpool per day

12h 30mAverage duration

973 kmDistance

41kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 1 307 - R 2 939	Average duration21h	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 758 - R 1 977	Average duration17h 16m	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 1 346 - R 2 649	Average duration12h 30m	CO₂ emissions 41kg CO₂e