There are 8 ways to get from Esslingen to Vienna by train, bus, night train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Salzburg
best- Take the train from Esslingen to München Hbftrain 47 / ...
- Take the train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain 90 / ...
- Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Wien Westbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
6h 29m€96–234Night train
cheapest- Take the nighttrain from Goeppingen to Wien Hbfnighttrain En
10h 43m€33–49Bus
- Take the bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)bus N136 / ...
10h 30m€53–83Drive 606.4 km
- Drive from Esslingen to Viennacar 606.4 km
5h 38m€101–146Train
- Take the train from Esslingen to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain 60 / ...
- Take the train from Ulm Hbf to Wien Westbahnhoftrain 963 / ...
7h 10m€128–217Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly
- Take the train from Esslingen to Hauptbahnhoftrain
- Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane STR - VIE
4h 48m€83–240Train to Frankfurt, fly
- Take the train from Esslingen to Frankfurttrain
- Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane FRA - VIE
5h 29m€108–222Train to Munich International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Esslingen to München Hbftrain
- Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane MUC - VIE
6h 20m€137–369
Esslingen to Vienna by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Esslingen to Vienna is to night train which costs €30 - €50 and takes 10h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Esslingen to Vienna is to train and fly which takes 4h 48m and costs €80 - €240.
No, there is no direct bus from Esslingen to Vienna. However, there are services departing from Pliensauv. Weilstraße and arriving at Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) via Stuttgart Airport Busterminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Esslingen to Vienna. However, there are services departing from Esslingen and arriving at Wien Westbahnhof via München Hbf and Salzburg Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
The distance between Esslingen and Vienna is 674 km. The road distance is 606.4 km.
The best way to get from Esslingen to Vienna without a car is to train via Salzburg which takes 6h 29m and costs €95 - €240.
It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Esslingen to Vienna, including transfers.
Esslingen to Vienna bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal station.
Esslingen to Vienna train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Esslingen station.
The best way to get from Esslingen to Vienna is to train via Salzburg which takes 6h 29m and costs €95 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €85 and takes 10h 30m.
What companies run services between Esslingen, Germany and Vienna, Austria?
You can take a train from Esslingen to Wien Westbahnhof via München Hbf and Salzburg Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 29m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) every 4 hours. Tickets cost €50–80 and the journey takes 9h.
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Stuttgart Airport to Vienna International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–210
Flights from Frankfurt to Vienna International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–190
Flights from Munich International Airport to Vienna International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–260
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Esslingen to München Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Esslingen to Ulm Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–27
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Esslingen to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Esslingen to München Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Esslingen to Vienna bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) station.
Esslingen to Vienna train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at München Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Esslingen to Vienna is 606 km. It takes approximately 5h 38m to drive from Esslingen to Vienna.
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