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Vienna to Essen Hbf buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between Vienna and Essen Hbf takes 16h 50m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Vienna to Essen Hbf. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

16h 50m
Duration
992 km
Distance
€100
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Vienna to Essen Hbf bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between Vienna and Essen Hbf. The service departs Vienna at 3:00 AM at night, which arrives into Essen Hbf at 19:50:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 16h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    bus bus 16h 50m • Direct

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    bus bus 16h 50m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    bus bus 16h 50m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    bus bus 16h 50m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    bus bus 16h 50m • Direct

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    bus bus 16h 50m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Vienna to Essen Hbf? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 992.3 km
  • Duration: 16h 50m

What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Essen Hbf, Germany?

FlixBus operates a bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Essen central train station once daily. Tickets cost €85–130 and the journey takes 16h 30m.

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