Journey information
Overview: Budapest to Essen flight
Distance 972 km |
Average flight duration 2h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £53 |
Flights per day 39 |
Direct flights 2 |
Fastest flight 1h 50m |
Cheapest month to travel July |
First flight 05:55 |
Last flight 21:35 |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Budapest to Essen
Cheapest price
£295
Average price
£504
Fastest journey
1 h 50 m
Average duration
2 h 59 m
Flights per day
93
Distance
972 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Budapest to Essen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to Essen will cost around £504 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £295.
Of the 93 flights that leave Budapest for Essen every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct flights cover the 972 km distance in an average of 2 h 59 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .
The slowest flights will take 3 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare train, coach and flight for Budapest to Essen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Essen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £40, and a flight costs an average of £53.
Distance: 972 km
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| Flight | Most popular Train | Coach |
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£143 Average Price | £107 Average Price | £71 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 4m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 13m Average total duration 12h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21h 12m Average total duration 20h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
2.9 - 5.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Budapest to Essen flight times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 19:35 Budapest | 11h50 | 07:25 Essen | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 5 November | |||||
LX2253+ LX4458 | 05:15 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 3h40 | 08:55 Dusseldorf Airport | 1 change | |
LH1343 · LH74 | 05:20 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 3h25 | 08:45 Dusseldorf Airport | 1 change | |
LH1343+ ICE 728 | 05:20 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 5h42 | 11:02 Essen Hbf | 1 change | |
LH1343+ ICE 202 | 05:20 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 5h38 | 10:58 Essen Hbf | 1 change | |
LH1343+ ICE 1012 | 05:20 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 5h20 | 10:40 Essen Hbf | 1 change | |
AF1695+ AF1506 | 05:20 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 7h25 | 12:45 Dusseldorf Airport | 1 change | |
AF1695+ AF1106 | 05:20 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 15h20 | 20:40 Dusseldorf Airport | 1 change | |
AF1695+ AF1406 | 05:20 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 11h20 | 16:40 Dusseldorf Airport | 1 change | |
AF1695+ AF1006 | 05:20 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 13h35 | 18:55 Dusseldorf Airport | 1 change | |
KL1362+ KL1819+ ICE 26 | 05:30 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 14h28 | 19:58 Essen Hbf | 2 changes | |
KL1362+ KL1817+ ICE 722 | 05:30 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 8h32 | 14:02 Essen Hbf | 2 changes | |
KL1362+ KL1805 | 05:30 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 15h40 | 21:10 Dusseldorf Airport | 1 change | |
KL1362+ KL1803 | 05:30 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 11h25 | 16:55 Dusseldorf Airport | 1 change | |
KL1362+ KL1817+ ICE 26 | 05:30 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 14h28 | 19:58 Essen Hbf | 2 changes | |
KL1362+ KL1799 | 05:30 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 4h25 | 09:55 Dusseldorf Airport | 1 change | |
KL1362+ KL1801 | 05:30 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 7h25 | 12:55 Dusseldorf Airport | 1 change | |
OS640+ OS8841 | 06:50 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 3h20 | 10:10 Dusseldorf Airport | 1 change | |
LH1683 · LH103+ ICE 26 | 06:55 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 13h03 | 19:58 Essen Hbf | 2 changes | |
LH1683 · LH101+ ICE 722 | 06:55 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 7h07 | 14:02 Essen Hbf | 2 changes | |
LH1683 · LH2012 | 06:55 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 4h15 | 11:10 Dusseldorf Airport | 1 change | |
LH1683 · LH103+ ICE 722 | 06:55 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 7h07 | 14:02 Essen Hbf | 2 changes | |
LH1683+ LH4050 | 06:55 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 4h40 | 11:35 Cologne Bonn Airport | 1 change | |
QR202 · QR87 | 08:30 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 21h40 | 06:10 Dusseldorf Airport | 1 change | |
QR202 · QR85 | 08:30 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 27h40 | 12:10 Dusseldorf Airport | 1 change | |
LX2251+ LX1072+ ICE 26 | 08:40 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 11h18 | 19:58 Essen Hbf | 2 changes | |
LX2251+ LX1072+ ICE 914 | 08:40 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 10h00 | 18:40 Essen Hbf | 2 changes | |
LX2251+ LX1072+ ICE 104 | 08:40 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 10h18 | 18:58 Essen Hbf | 2 changes | |
LO534 · LO4893+ ICE 104 | 08:45 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 10h13 | 18:58 Essen Hbf | 2 changes | |
LO534 · LO4893+ ICE 914 | 08:45 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 9h55 | 18:40 Essen Hbf | 2 changes | |
LO534 · LO4893+ ICE 26 | 08:45 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 11h13 | 19:58 Essen Hbf | 2 changes | |
LH1675+ LH105+ ICE 26 | 09:00 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 10h58 | 19:58 Essen Hbf | 2 changes | |
LH1675+ LH105+ ICE 914 | 09:00 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 9h40 | 18:40 Essen Hbf | 2 changes | |
LH1675+ LH105+ ICE 104 | 09:00 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 9h58 | 18:58 Essen Hbf | 2 changes | |
LH1335+ ICE 722 | 09:15 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 4h47 | 14:02 Essen Hbf | 1 change | |
LH1335+ ICE 26 | 09:15 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 10h43 | 19:58 Essen Hbf | 1 change | |
LH1335+ LH78 | 09:15 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 3h20 | 12:35 Dusseldorf Airport | 1 change | |
LH1335+ ICE 108 | 09:15 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 5h43 | 14:58 Essen Hbf | 1 change | |
SK780 · SK1629 | 09:25 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 23h05 | 08:30 Dusseldorf Airport | 1 change | |
SK780 · SK1621 | 09:25 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 4h20 | 13:45 Dusseldorf Airport | 1 change | |
SK780 · SK627 | 09:25 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 8h20 | 17:45 Dusseldorf Airport | 1 change | |
OS632+ OS211+ ICE 26 | 10:00 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 9h58 | 19:58 Essen Hbf | 2 changes | |
OS632+ OS211+ ICE 104 | 10:00 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 8h58 | 18:58 Essen Hbf | 2 changes | |
OS632+ OS163 | 10:00 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 3h15 | 13:15 Dusseldorf Airport | 1 change | |
OS632+ OS211+ ICE 914 | 10:00 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 8h40 | 18:40 Essen Hbf | 2 changes | |
KL1364+ KL1805 | 11:10 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 10h00 | 21:10 Dusseldorf Airport | 1 change | |
KL1364+ KL1823+ ICE 100 · Bus RE6X | 11:10 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 12h16 | 23:26 Essen | 3 changes | |
KL1364+ KL1821+ ICE 100 · Bus RE6X | 11:10 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 12h16 | 23:26 Essen | 3 changes | |
KL1364+ KL1803 | 11:10 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 5h45 | 16:55 Dusseldorf Airport | 1 change | |
KL1364+ KL1823+ ICE 524 · Bus RE1X | 11:10 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 12h46 | 23:56 Essen | 3 changes | |
KL1364+ KL1797 | 11:10 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 19h30 | 06:40 Dusseldorf Airport | 1 change | |
LH1337+ ICE 104 | 11:20 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 7h38 | 18:58 Essen Hbf | 1 change | |
LH1337+ ICE 914 | 11:20 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 7h20 | 18:40 Essen Hbf | 1 change | |
LH1337+ ICE 26 | 11:20 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 8h38 | 19:58 Essen Hbf | 1 change | |
LO536 · LO379+ ICE 526 · Bus RE6X | 11:55 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 10h31 | 22:26 Essen | 3 changes | |
LO536 · LO379+ ICE 100 · Bus RE6X | 11:55 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 11h31 | 23:26 Essen | 3 changes | |
LO536 · LO379+ ICE 524 · Bus RE1X | 11:55 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 12h01 | 23:56 Essen | 3 changes | |
LH1677 · LH113+ ICE 526 · Bus RE6X | 12:20 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 10h06 | 22:26 Essen | 3 changes | |
LH1677+ LH2022 | 12:20 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 3h20 | 15:40 Dusseldorf Airport | 1 change | |
LH1677 · LH113+ ICE 100 · Bus RE6X | 12:20 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 11h06 | 23:26 Essen | 3 changes | |
LH1677 · LH1986 | 12:20 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 5h35 | 17:55 Cologne Bonn Airport | 1 change | |
LH1677 · LH1984 | 12:20 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 3h50 | 16:10 Cologne Bonn Airport | 1 change | |
LH1677 · LH113+ ICE 524 · Bus RE1X | 12:20 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 11h36 | 23:56 Essen | 3 changes | |
KL1368+ KL1823+ ICE 526 · Bus RE6X | 12:55 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 9h31 | 22:26 Essen | 3 changes | |
KL1368+ KL1823+ ICE 100 · Bus RE6X | 12:55 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 10h31 | 23:26 Essen | 3 changes | |
KL1368+ KL1823+ ICE 524 · Bus RE1X | 12:55 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 11h01 | 23:56 Essen | 3 changes | |
KL1368 · KL1797 | 12:55 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 17h45 | 06:40 Dusseldorf Airport | 1 change | |
KL1368 · KL1803 | 12:55 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 4h00 | 16:55 Dusseldorf Airport | 1 change | |
KL1368+ KL1805 | 12:55 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 8h15 | 21:10 Dusseldorf Airport | 1 change | |
LH1339 · LH84 | 13:35 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 3h30 | 17:05 Dusseldorf Airport | 1 change | |
LH1339+ ICE 26 | 13:35 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 6h23 | 19:58 Essen Hbf | 1 change | |
LH1339+ ICE 914 | 13:35 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 5h05 | 18:40 Essen Hbf | 1 change | |
LH1339+ ICE 104 | 13:35 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 5h23 | 18:58 Essen Hbf | 1 change | |
LX2255+ LX4806+ ICE 524 · Bus RE1X | 13:55 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 10h01 | 23:56 Essen | 3 changes | |
LX2255+ LX4806+ ICE 100 · Bus RE6X | 13:55 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 9h31 | 23:26 Essen | 3 changes | |
LX2255+ LX1026 | 13:55 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 4h10 | 18:05 Dusseldorf Airport | 1 change | |
LX2255+ LX4806+ ICE 526 · Bus RE6X | 13:55 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 8h31 | 22:26 Essen | 3 changes | |
LH1679 · LH119+ ICE 524 · Bus RE1X | 16:00 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 7h56 | 23:56 Essen | 3 changes | |
LH1679+ LH5353 | 16:00 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 4h50 | 20:50 Cologne Bonn Airport | 1 change | |
LH1679 · LH119+ ICE 526 · Bus RE6X | 16:00 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 6h26 | 22:26 Essen | 3 changes | |
LH1679 · LH119+ ICE 100 · Bus RE6X | 16:00 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 7h26 | 23:26 Essen | 3 changes | |
LH1679+ LH4110 | 16:00 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 3h10 | 19:10 Dusseldorf Airport | 1 change | |
KL1370+ KL1805 | 16:05 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 5h05 | 21:10 Dusseldorf Airport | 1 change | |
KL1370+ KL1801 | 16:05 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 20h50 | 12:55 Dusseldorf Airport | 1 change | |
KL1370+ KL1797 | 16:05 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 14h35 | 06:40 Dusseldorf Airport | 1 change | |
KL1370+ KL1799 | 16:05 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 17h50 | 09:55 Dusseldorf Airport | 1 change | |
AF1295+ AF1506 | 17:10 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 19h35 | 12:45 Dusseldorf Airport | 1 change | |
AF1295+ AF1306 | 17:10 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 14h35 | 07:45 Dusseldorf Airport | 1 change | |
OS636+ OS8845 | 17:20 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 3h25 | 20:45 Dusseldorf Airport | 1 change | |
OS636+ OS8917 | 17:20 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 3h40 | 21:00 Cologne Bonn Airport | 1 change | |
LH1341+ ICE 524 · Bus RE1X | 17:45 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 6h11 | 23:56 Essen | 2 changes | |
LH1341 · LH88 | 17:45 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 3h35 | 21:20 Dusseldorf Airport | 1 change | |
LH1341+ ICE 100 · Bus RE6X | 17:45 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 5h41 | 23:26 Essen | 2 changes | |
EW9785 | 19:25 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1h50 | 21:15 Dusseldorf Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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FAQs: Budapest to Essen flights

Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you.
Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.
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Important Stations and Airports in Budapest and Essen
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops available in SkyCourt, including duty-free and fashion stores.
- Parking available at Terminal Parking, approximately 2€ per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Ramps, toilets.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available, including the SkyCourt Lounge.
- Located in Terminal 2B, open daily.
- Bus 100E
- Bus 200E
- Train
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