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

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Essen Hbf is to bus which costs €60 - €110 and takes 16h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Essen Hbf is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs €75 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Essen Hbf?

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 Hbf?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Wien Hbf and arriving at Essen Hbf. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 35m.

How far is it from Vienna to Essen Hbf?

The distance between Vienna and Essen Hbf is 842 km. The road distance is 933.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Vienna to Essen Hbf without a car is to train via Aschaffenburg which takes 9h 10m and costs €170 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Vienna to Essen Hbf, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Essen Hbf bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Vienna to Essen Hbf train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Vienna to Essen Hbf?

The best way to get from Vienna to Essen Hbf is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs €75 - €250. Alternatively, you can train via Aschaffenburg, which costs €170 - €410 and takes 9h 10m, you could also bus, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 16h 50m.

Where does the Vienna to Essen Hbf bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Vienna and Essen Hbf?

Essen Hbf is 1h behind Vienna. It is currently 9:40 PM in Vienna and 8:40 PM in Essen Hbf.

Where does the Vienna to Essen Hbf train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Vienna to Essen Hbf?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Essen Hbf is 934 km. It takes approximately 8h 37m to drive from Vienna to Essen Hbf.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen Hbf?

There are 2399+ hotels available in Essen Hbf.

Vienna to Essen Hbf - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 11 ways to get from Vienna to Essen Hbf 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 32m
€77–245
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Essen central train stationbus N161
16h 50m
€60–110
Train via Aschaffenburg
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Aschaffenburg Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Aschaffenburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 41 / ...
9h 10m
€170–403
Night train
1. Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Essen Hbfnighttrain Nj
12h 35m
€65–280
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 Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
5h 51m
€71–256
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 51m
€114–295
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 10m
€130–428
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice
9h 45m
€180–410
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Vienna to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbfcartrain
10h 38m
€159–1,086
Train #2
1. Take the train from Wien HBF to Köln Hbftrain Nj
2. Take the train from Köln Hansaring to Essen Hbftrain S6
14h 21m
€222–417
Drive 933.6 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Essen Hbfcar 933.6 km
8h 37m
€154–222

Vienna to Essen Hbf by train

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9h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 842.5 km
Duration: 4h 32m

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

Eurowings, Austrian Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wien Hbf to Essen Hbf via Aschaffenburg Hbf in around 9h 10m.

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