How much does a train ticket from Essen to Budapest cost?

The average train ticket price from Essen to Budapest is $74. The best way to find train tickets from Essen to Budapest is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Essen to Budapest?

A train trip between Essen and Budapest is around 21h 16m, although the fastest train will take about 13h 32m. This is the time it takes to travel the 604 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Essen and Budapest?

The number of trains from Essen to Budapest can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 12. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Essen to Budapest by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from Essen to Budapest?

Trains traveling between Essen and Budapest leave from HBF or Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit and arrive at Budapest Airport, Kelenföld, Mexikói út.

What are the best sights and things to do in Budapest?

Once in Budapest, you can exploring the city. The top sights and things to do are Baths of Budapest, The Parliament, Hungarian State Opera, St. Stephen's Basilica, Széchenyi Chain Bridge.

Trains from Essen to Budapest | FlixTrain, FlixBus

Compare 3 ways to go from Essen to Budapest.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$268 - $268	Average Duration1d 9h	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Train	Average Price$73 - $167	Average Duration21h 16m	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Carpool	Average Price$78 - $154	Average Duration12h 30m	CO₂ emissions 41kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends carpooling from Essen to Budapest

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Budapest. The journey takes about 12 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $78, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

12h 30mAverage Duration

$78Cheapest ticket

41kgCO₂ emissions

Train Essen to Budapest: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$74

Average train trip duration21h 16m

Number of daily trains12

Earliest train departure11:04am

Distance604 miles (973 km)

Latest train departure6:54pm

Train Companies

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Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.6

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Train and bus companies in HU:RegioJet, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn ICE, WESTbahn, TGV inOui, Slovak Rail, Eurostar

Essen to Budapest Train

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Where are the popular train stations and stops in Essen and Budapest?

Stops in Essen

A - HBF

B - Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit

Stops in Budapest

A - Budapest Airport

B - Kelenföld

C - Mexikói út

D - Népliget

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About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Essen and Budapest is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Budapest.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Budapest, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Essen and Budapest compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Essen to Budapest.

Did you know?

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

What's the cheapest way to go from Essen to Budapest?

The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 9h	Avg Price$268	Daily Departures2
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time21h 16m	Avg Price$74	Daily Departures12
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time12h 30m	Avg Price$138	Daily Departures1

The best way to travel between Essen and Budapest is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $74 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $73. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Budapest, choose the train, as it will take you from Essen to Budapest in about 12h 30m - that's the fastest way to get there!

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