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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Austria is to bus which costs €45 - €110 and takes 16h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Austria is to fly which takes 4h 11m and costs €80 - €290.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Austria?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Austria. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Stephansplatz via München Hbf and Westbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 26m.

How far is it from Essen to Austria?

The distance between Essen and Austria is 640 km. The road distance is 936.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Austria without a car is to bus which takes 16h 44m and costs €45 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Essen to Austria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Austria train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Essen to Austria?

The best way to get from Essen to Austria is to fly which takes 4h 11m and costs €80 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €110 and takes 16h 44m, you could also train via Munich, which costs €80 - €270 and takes 10h 26m.

Where does the Essen to Austria train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Austria?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Austria is 937 km. It takes approximately 8h 43m to drive from Essen to Austria.

Where can I stay near Austria?

There are 4557+ hotels available in Austria.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Essen to Austria by plane, car train, car, bus, night train, 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 Düsseldorf International Airport to Salzburg Airport
best
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane DUS - SZG
4h 11m
€82–288
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)bus N161 / ...
16h 44m
€45–110
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach Hbfcartrain
2. Drive from Villach Hbf to Viennacar
9h 55m
€155–1,087
Night train
1. Take the night train from Essen Hbf to Wien Meidlingnighttrain Nj
13h 24m
€87–280
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Vienna International Airport
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane DUS - VIE
4h 35m
€81–302
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane DUS - MUC
2. Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Salzburg Hbftrain
5h 9m
€108–322
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane CGN - VIE
5h
€78–289
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Innsbruck Airport
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)plane DUS - INN
4h 23m
€85–354
Train via Munich
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Wien Westbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
10h 26m
€81–263
Train
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Wien Meidlingtrain Nightjet
13h 58m
€159–561
Drive 936.8 km
1. Drive from Essen to Viennacar 936.8 km
8h 43m
€152–219

Essen to Austria by bus and subway

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16h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 639.8 km
Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Austria?

Eurowings and Lufthansa fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Salzburg Airport (SZG) 3 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) once daily. Tickets cost €40–110 and the journey takes 16h 35m.

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