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 €50 - €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 9m and costs €80 - €280.

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 Wien Hbf and Mitte-Landstraße. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 16m.

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 €50 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 9m 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 Nightjet, 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 9m and costs €80 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €110 and takes 16h 44m, you could also train via Munich, which costs €95 - €280 and takes 10h 25m.

Where does the Essen to Austria train arrive?

Essen to Austria train services, operated by Nightjet, arrive at Wien 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 4692+ 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)DUS - SZG
4h 9m
€82–278
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)N161 / ...
16h 44m
€50–110
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach Hbf
2. Drive from Villach Hbf to Vienna
9h 53m
€155–1,087
Night train
1. Take the night train from Essen Hbf to Wien HbfNj
13h 16m
€89–282
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Vienna International Airport
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)DUS - VIE
4h 33m
€81–282
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)DUS - MUC
2. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Salzburg Hauptbahnhof
4h 56m
€108–547
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbf
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)CGN - VIE
5h 6m
€75–286
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Innsbruck Airport
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)DUS - INN
4h 21m
€85–424
Train via Munich
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to München Hbf41 / ...
2. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf to Wien Westbahnhof969 / ...
10h 25m
€99–276
Train
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Wien MeidlingNightjet
13h 58m
€159–563
Drive 936.8 km
1. Drive from Essen to Vienna936.8 km
8h 43m
€150–217

Essen to Austria by bus and subway

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Distance: 639.8 km
Duration: 4h 9m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Austria?

Eurowings and Lufthansa fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Salzburg Airport (SZG) twice daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) once daily. Tickets cost €45–110 and the journey takes 16h 35m.

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