Bus Essen to Budapest: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Essen to Budapest

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Essen to Budapest from various bus operators like FlixBus for the next days.

today

from $92

tomorrow

Tuesday

Wednesday

from $76

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

from $77

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person

FlixBus

22h 55m

0

3:50 PM

Essen
Central Station

2:45 PM

Budapest
Mexikói út

0

Economy

$92

A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 4/20/2025 3:50:00 PM to Mexikói út, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 4/21/2025 2:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $92 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 55m
FlixBus

23h 10m

0

3:50 PM

Essen
Central Station

3:00 PM

Budapest
Kelenföld Station

0

Economy

$93

A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 4/20/2025 3:50:00 PM to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 4/21/2025 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $93 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 10m
FlixBus

22h 20m

0

8:45 AM

Essen
Central Station

7:05 AM

Budapest
Népliget Bus Station

0

Economy

$94

A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 4/20/2025 8:45:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 4/21/2025 7:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $94 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 20m
FlixBus

21h 55m

0

8:45 AM

Essen
Central Station

6:40 AM

Budapest
Kelenföld Station

0

Economy

$94

A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 4/20/2025 8:45:00 AM to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 4/21/2025 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $94 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 55m
FlixBus

19h 35m

0

12:55 PM

Essen
Central Station

8:30 AM

Budapest
Kelenföld Station

0

Economy

$95

A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 4/20/2025 12:55:00 PM to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 4/21/2025 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $95 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 35m
Did you know that if you travel from Essen to Budapest via Vienna, you can save more than $22? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  21h 50m
  
  0
  
  8:30 PM
  
  Essen
  Central Station
  
  11:55 AM
  
  Vienna
  Erdberg
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $61
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 4/27/2025 8:30:00 PM to Erdberg, Vienna (Austria) arriving at 4/28/2025 11:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 25m
- FlixBus
  
  3h 5m
  
  0
  
  3:15 PM
  
  Vienna
  Erdberg
  
  6:20 PM
  
  Budapest
  Kelenföld Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $9
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Erdberg, Vienna (Austria) at 4/28/2025 3:15:00 PM to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 4/28/2025 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
Travel time is 2h 15m longer, but you will save $22

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person

FlixBus

20h 15m

0

1:30 AM

Essen
Central Station

9:45 PM

Budapest
Népliget Bus Station

0

Economy

$76

A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 4/23/2025 1:30:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 4/23/2025 9:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $76 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 15m
FlixBus

20h 0m

0

1:30 AM

Essen
Central Station

9:30 PM

Budapest
Kelenföld Station

0

Economy

$76

A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 4/23/2025 1:30:00 AM to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 4/23/2025 9:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $76 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 0m
FlixBus

21h 55m

0

8:45 AM

Essen
Central Station

6:40 AM

Budapest
Kelenföld Station

0

Economy

$76

A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 4/23/2025 8:45:00 AM to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 4/24/2025 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $76 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 55m
FlixBus

23h 50m

0

6:20 AM

Essen
Central Station

6:10 AM

Budapest
Kelenföld Station

0

Economy

$77

A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 4/23/2025 6:20:00 AM to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 4/24/2025 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $77 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 50m
FlixBus

19h 35m

0

12:55 PM

Essen
Central Station

8:30 AM

Budapest
Kelenföld Station

0

Economy

$77

A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 4/23/2025 12:55:00 PM to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 4/24/2025 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $77 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person

FlixBus

20h 15m

0

1:30 AM

Essen
Central Station

9:45 PM

Budapest
Népliget Bus Station

0

Economy

$77

A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 4/26/2025 1:30:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 4/26/2025 9:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $77 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 15m
FlixBus

20h 0m

0

1:30 AM

Essen
Central Station

9:30 PM

Budapest
Kelenföld Station

0

Economy

$77

A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 4/26/2025 1:30:00 AM to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 4/26/2025 9:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $77 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 0m
FlixBus

19h 35m

0

12:55 PM

Essen
Central Station

8:30 AM

Budapest
Kelenföld Station

0

Economy

$77

A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 4/26/2025 12:55:00 PM to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 4/27/2025 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $77 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 35m
FlixBus

22h 55m

0

3:50 PM

Essen
Central Station

2:45 PM

Budapest
Mexikói út

0

Economy

$77

A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 4/26/2025 3:50:00 PM to Mexikói út, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 4/27/2025 2:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $77 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 55m
FlixBus

23h 10m

0

3:50 PM

Essen
Central Station

3:00 PM

Budapest
Kelenföld Station

0

Economy

$78

A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 4/26/2025 3:50:00 PM to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 4/27/2025 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 10m

Frequency of bus connections between Essen and Budapest

See here how frequent the connections between Essen and Budapest are, during different times and days of the week.

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 14 daily buses from Essen to Budapest. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 10 daily coaches between Essen and Budapest.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 15 buses from Essen to Budapest, while Night sees the fewest connections between Essen and Budapest, with 4 offers.

Facts about the bus from Essen to Budapest

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 12 times every day by bus from Essen to Budapest in one click! Book your bus ticket from Essen to Budapest starting from $76!

Cheapest Bus	$76
Fastest Bus	19h 15m
Earliest Bus	8:45 AM
Latest Bus	10:45 PM
Daily Bus Routes	12 Ø
Distance	604.5 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Essen to Budapest

Every day, 12 buses from 1 bus companies leave Essen for Budapest: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/20/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 04/20

$92

Monday 04/21

Tuesday 04/22

Wednesday 04/23

$76

Thursday 04/24

Friday 04/25

Saturday 04/26

$74

Sunday 04/27

Monday 04/28

Tuesday 04/29

Wednesday 04/30

Thursday 05/01

Friday 05/02

Saturday 05/03

Sunday 05/04

Monday 05/05

Tuesday 05/06

Wednesday 05/07

Thursday 05/08

Friday 05/09

Saturday 05/10

Sunday 05/11

Monday 05/12

Tuesday 05/13

Wednesday 05/14

Thursday 05/15

Friday 05/16

Saturday 05/17

The cheapest time to travel from Essen to Budapest

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Essen to Budapest, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $76, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Essen to Budapest. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $92.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Essen to Budapest, with $76. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $78.

How to save money travelling from Essen to Budapest

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Essen to Budapest in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Essen to Budapest, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Essen to Budapest are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Essen and Budapest

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Essen and Budapest.

Freiheit Bus Stop

Rathaus Bus Stop

Am Porschepl.

Altenessen Train Station

Central Bus Station

Bergeborbeck Train Station

Népliget Bus Station

Könyves Kálmán körút 13

Clark Ádám tér

Keleti Pályaudvar Railway Station

Thököly út 1

Déli Pályaudvar Railway Station

Krisztina krt. 37a

Nyugati Railway Station

Nyugati tér 4

Service and Comfort on the bus from Essen to Budapest

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Essen to Budapest? Or which bus companies serve the route Essen to Budapest? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Essen to Budapest bus

How much does a Essen Budapest bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $76 and takes 20h 15m to reach Budapest. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Essen to Budapest?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $76 and $126. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Budapest.

On average, how many connections are available from Essen to Budapest each day?

Every day, the Essen to Budapest bus route is served by approximately 12 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Essen to Budapest take?

The fastest bus from Essen to Budapest is offered by FlixBus and takes 19h 15m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $97. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Essen to Budapest?

The earliest bus arriving in Budapest from Essen starts at 8:45 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Essen to Budapest?

The latest bus trip departing from Essen for Budapest starts at 10:45 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Essen Budapest route?

When traveling by bus from Essen to Budapest, passengers can travel with FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Budapest?

You can check all the direct connections between Essen and Budapest by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Essen to Budapest bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Essen Budapest bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Essen Budapest bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Essen to Budapest on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Essen to Budapest

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Essen and to Budapest

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Essen and to Budapest. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!