What is the cheapest way to get from Austria to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Austria to Essen is to bus which costs €65 - €130 and takes 18h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Austria to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Austria to Essen is to fly and train which takes 4h 6m and costs €85 - €260.

Is there a direct train between Austria and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Austria to Essen. However, there are services departing from Stephansplatz and arriving at Essen Hbf via Wien Mitte, Wien Meidling and Aschaffenburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.

How far is it from Austria to Essen?

The distance between Austria and Essen is 639 km. The road distance is 934.5 km.

How do I travel from Austria to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Austria to Essen without a car is to train via Aschaffenburg which takes 10h 20m and costs €180 - €430.

How long does it take to get from Austria to Essen?

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Austria to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Austria to Essen train from?

Austria to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Wien Meidling station.

Train, bus or fly from Austria to Essen?

The best way to get from Austria to Essen is to train via Aschaffenburg which takes 10h 20m and costs €180 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €130 and takes 18h 17m, you could also fly, which costs €75 - €240 and takes 4h 36m.

Where does the Austria to Essen train arrive?

Austria to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Aschaffenburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Austria to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Austria to Essen is 934 km. It takes approximately 8h 38m to drive from Austria to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2519+ hotels available in Essen.

Austria to Essen - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 11 ways to get from Austria to Essen by plane, train, bus, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Salzburg Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane SZG - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Essen Hbftrain
4h 6m
€86–254
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Essen central train stationbus N161 / ...
18h 17m
€67–122
Train via Aschaffenburg
1. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Aschaffenburg Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Aschaffenburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 41 / ...
10h 20m
€188–425
Drive 934.5 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Essencar 934.5 km
8h 38m
€153–220
Fly Vienna International Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane VIE - DUS
4h 36m
€79–238
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MUC - DUS
4h 58m
€119–321
Fly Graz Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane GRZ - DUS
4h 44m
€112–368
Fly Vienna International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane VIE - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
5h 52m
€69–248
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Vienna to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbfcartrain
10h 39m
€158–1,085
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Essen Hbftrain Ice
11h 2m
€192–442
Train #2
1. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Köln Hbftrain Nj
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Süd Strain S6
15h 23m
€273–452

Austria to Essen by subway and train

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10h 20mAverage Duration

€188Cheapest Price

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Distance: 638.8 km
Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Austria and Essen, Germany?

You can take a subway from Stephansplatz to Essen Hbf via Mitte-Landstraße, Wien Mitte, Wien Meidling, and Aschaffenburg Hbf in around 10h 20m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Essen central train station once daily. Tickets cost €65–120 and the journey takes 17h 10m.

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