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

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Essen Hbf is to night train which costs €55 - €150 and takes 12h 35m.

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 22m and costs €85 - €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 843 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 Munich which takes 10h 7m and costs €170 - €800.

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

It takes approximately 4h 22m 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 WESTbahn Gmbh, depart from Wien Westbahnhof 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 22m and costs €85 - €250. Alternatively, you can train via Munich, which costs €170 - €800 and takes 10h 7m, you could also bus, which costs €80 - €140 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.

Where does the Vienna to Essen Hbf train arrive?

Vienna to Essen Hbf train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, arrive at Salzburg Hauptbahnhof 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 35m 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?

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

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There are 10 ways to get from Vienna to Essen Hbf by plane, train, bus, night train, car, or car train

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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 22m
€87–244
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Essen Hbfnighttrain Nj
12h 35m
€55–150
Train via Munich
1. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 90 / ...
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 47 / ...
10h 7m
€176–768
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Essen central train stationbus N161
16h 50m
€80–140
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 25m
€81–276
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 41m
€114–365
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 1m
€144–416
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 Essen Hbfcar
12h 2m
€185–251
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 90N
2. Take the train from Leverkusen Mitte to Essen Hbftrain Re
14h 3m
€218–314
Drive 933.6 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Essen Hbfcar 933.6 km
8h 35m
€153–220

Vienna to Essen Hbf by train

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Distance: 842.8 km
Duration: 4h 22m

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

Austrian Airlines, Eurowings, 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 Westbahnhof to Essen Hbf via Salzburg Hauptbahnhof and München Hbf in around 10h 7m.

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