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

The cheapest way to get from Austria to Essen is to bus via Duisburg Portsmouthplatz which costs €45 - €120 and takes 17h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Austria to Essen is to fly which takes 4h 4m and costs €80 - €300.

How far is it from Austria to Essen?

The distance between Austria and Essen is 639 km. The road distance is 937.2 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 bus via Duisburg Portsmouthplatz which takes 17h 27m and costs €45 - €120.

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Austria to Essen?

The best way to get from Austria to Essen is to fly which takes 4h 4m and costs €80 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus via Duisburg Portsmouthplatz, which costs €45 - €120 and takes 17h 27m, you could also train, which costs €70 - €170 and takes 11h 2m.

Can I drive from Austria to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Austria to Essen is 937 km. It takes approximately 8h 35m to drive from Austria to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2593+ hotels available in Essen.

Austria to Essen - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, car, car train, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Austria to Essen by plane, car, car train, bus, or 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
best
1. Fly from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane SZG - DUS
4h 4m
€83–291
Bus via Duisburg Portsmouthplatz
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Duisburg Portsmouthplatzbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3631
17h 27m
€47–112
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Vienna to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbfcartrain
10h 39m
€158–1,084
Drive 937.2 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Essencar 937.2 km
8h 35m
€152–219
Fly Vienna International Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane VIE - DUS
4h 34m
€80–305
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 56m
€108–321
Fly Graz Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane GRZ - DUS
4h 59m
€103–391
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 49m
€72–292
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Essen Hbftrain Ice
11h 2m
€72–162
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Essen central train stationbus N161 / ...
18h 17m
€47–112

Austria to Essen by subway, bus, foot, and train

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Distance: 638.9 km
Duration: 4h 4m

What companies run services between Austria and Essen, Germany?

Eurowings and Lufthansa fly from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Union Ivkoni operates a bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Duisburg Portsmouthplatz once a week. Tickets cost €40–60 and the journey takes 16h.

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