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

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

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 29m and costs €75 - €290.

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 three times a day, 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 937.2 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 €80 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 29m 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 29m and costs €75 - €290. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €80 - €220 and takes 9h 45m, you could also bus, which costs €50 - €110 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 937 km. It takes approximately 8h 40m 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 2596+ hotels available in Essen.

Vienna to Essen - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

There are 9 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 to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)VIE - DUS
4h 29m
€79–283
Bus via Duisburg Portsmouthplatz
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Duisburg PortsmouthplatzUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3631
17h 27m
€47–112
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Essen HbfIce
9h 45m
€80–220
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Essen central train stationN161
16h 50m
€50–110
Night train
1. Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Essen HbfNj
11h 33m
€75–280
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)VIE - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbf
5h 5m
€73–292
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Frankfurt (FRA)VIE - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbf
5h 51m
€99–285
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Vienna to Villach Hbf
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbf
10h 37m
€157–1,084
Drive 937.2 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Essen937.2 km
8h 40m
€150–217

Vienna to Essen by train

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9h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 842.5 km
Duration: 4h 29m

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

Eurowings, Austrian Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Wien Hbf to Essen Hbf 3 times a day. Tickets cost €80–220 and the journey takes 9h 45m.

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