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

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Essen is to bus which costs €70 - €120 and takes 16h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Essen is to fly which takes 4h 24m and costs €85 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz station and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Vienna and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Wien Hbf and arriving at Essen Hbf. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 45m.

How far is it from Vienna to Essen?

The distance between Vienna and Essen is 843 km. The road distance is 934.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Vienna to Essen without a car is to train which takes 9h 45m and costs €180 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Vienna to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Essen bus from?

Vienna to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Essen train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Vienna to Essen?

The best way to get from Vienna to Essen is to fly which takes 4h 24m and costs €85 - €250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €180 - €550 and takes 9h 45m, you could also bus, which costs €70 - €120 and takes 16h 50m.

Where does the Vienna to Essen bus arrive?

Vienna to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Vienna to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Vienna to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Essen is 934 km. It takes approximately 8h 35m to drive from Vienna to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Vienna to Essen?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Vienna to Essen?

Book your Vienna to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2742+ hotels available in Essen.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Vienna to Essen by plane, train, bus, night train, 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 Vienna International Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane VIE - DUS
4h 24m
€87–246
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Essen Hbfnighttrain Nj
12h 35m
€55–150
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice
9h 45m
€180–550
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Essen central train stationbus N161
16h 50m
€70–120
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 Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
5h 24m
€77–276
Fly Vienna International Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane VIE - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
5h 48m
€119–325
Train to Graz Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Graz Hbftrain
2. Fly from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane GRZ - DUS
7h 8m
€153–424
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Vienna to Kufsteincar
2. Take the car train from Kufstein to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhecartrain
3. Drive from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe to Essencar
12h 2m
€186–253
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Wien HBF to Köln Hbftrain Nj
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
12h 48m
€204–408
Drive 934.5 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Essencar 934.5 km
8h 35m
€155–224

Vienna to Essen by train

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9h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 842.6 km
Duration: 4h 24m

What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Essen, Germany?

Austrian Airlines, Eurowings, and Lufthansa fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Wien Hbf to Essen Hbf twice daily. Tickets cost €180–550 and the journey takes 9h 45m.

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