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What is the best way to travel from Essen to Vienna?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Flights, Buses and Trains to Vienna from Essen. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Train is the cheapest, while Flight is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
15h 25m
£45
£55
5
Train
10h 3m
£43
£52
34
Flight
1h 35m
£66
£112
191

What is the cheapest way to reach Vienna from Essen?

You can reach Vienna with just £43 by taking a Train from Deutsche Bahn, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Wednesday
from £45
Thursday
from £80
Friday
from £43
Saturday
from £79
Sunday
from £67
Monday
from £72
Tuesday
from £66

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • FlixBus
    19h 55m
    0
    22:35
    Essen
    Central Station
    18:30
    Vienna
    Südtirolerplatz Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £45
  • FlixBus
    15h 25m
    0
    20:30
    Essen
    Central Station
    11:55
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £45
  • FlixBus
    19h 25m
    0
    22:35
    Essen
    Central Station
    18:00
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £46
  • FlixBus
    16h 15m
    0
    13:15
    Essen
    Central Station
    05:30
    Vienna
    Südtirolerplatz Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £70
  • Cheapest Flights Wednesday

  • Eurowings
    4h 30m
    0
    19:20
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Airport Terminal
    23:50
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £114
  • Wizz Air
    5h 15m
    0
    14:55
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    20:10
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from £118
  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    1h 35m
    0
    13:00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    14:35
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from £162
  • Vueling Airlines
    24h 25m
    0
    10:10
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Airport Terminal
    10:35
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    0
    Vueling Airlines
    Economy
    from £187

    Cheapest Flights Thursday

  • Eurowings
    17h 50m
    0
    16:35
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Airport Terminal
    10:25
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £80
  • EasyJet Airline
    10h 50m
    0
    21:00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    07:50
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £101
  • Corendon Airlines
    13h 45m
    0
    19:30
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    09:15
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    0
    Corendon Airlines
    Economy
    from £109
  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    7h 25m
    0
    14:30
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    21:55
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from £118

    Cheapest Trains Friday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    14h 41m
    0
    00:22
    Essen
    Central Station
    15:03
    Vienna
    Rennweg Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £43
  • Deutsche Bahn
    11h 23m
    0
    12:40
    Essen
    Central Station
    00:03
    Vienna
    Rennweg Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £48
  • Deutsche Bahn
    14h 59m
    0
    17:54
    Essen
    Central Station
    08:53
    Vienna
    Rennweg Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £57
  • Deutsche Bahn
    10h 3m
    0
    06:00
    Essen
    Central Station
    16:03
    Vienna
    Rennweg Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £60
  • Cheapest Flights Friday

  • Eurowings
    5h 0m
    0
    11:25
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    16:25
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £68
  • Wizz Air
    5h 15m
    0
    14:55
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    20:10
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from £91
  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    1h 35m
    0
    07:05
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    08:40
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from £97
  • EasyJet Airline
    12h 0m
    0
    21:00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    09:00
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £103

    Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • Wizz Air
    8h 45m
    0
    08:45
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    17:30
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from £79
  • Eurowings
    13h 20m
    0
    08:25
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Airport Terminal
    21:45
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £82
  • LC Perú
    6h 35m
    0
    08:55
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    15:30
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    0
    LC Perú
    Economy
    from £90
  • Pegasus Group LTD
    11h 20m
    0
    14:50
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    02:10
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    0
    Pegasus Group LTD
    Economy
    from £148

    Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • EasyJet Airline
    17h 50m
    0
    21:00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Airport Terminal
    14:50
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £67
  • Wizz Air
    9h 20m
    0
    13:10
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    22:30
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from £113
  • Eurowings
    25h 55m
    0
    18:30
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Airport Terminal
    20:25
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £119
  • LC Perú
    9h 15m
    0
    08:25
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    17:40
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    0
    LC Perú
    Economy
    from £128

    Cheapest Flights Monday

  • EasyJet Airline
    17h 50m
    0
    21:00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Airport Terminal
    14:50
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £72
  • Wizz Air
    7h 10m
    0
    13:55
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    21:05
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from £78
  • Eurowings
    1h 35m
    0
    16:50
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Airport Terminal
    18:25
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £91
  • Norwegian Air Shuttle
    22h 55m
    0
    21:05
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Airport Terminal
    20:00
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    0
    Norwegian Air Shuttle
    Economy
    from £142

    Cheapest Flights Tuesday

  • EasyJet Airline
    8h 15m
    0
    08:50
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    17:05
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £66
  • Eurowings
    1h 35m
    0
    13:00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Airport Terminal
    14:35
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £91
  • Wizz Air
    5h 35m
    0
    14:35
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    20:10
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from £92
  • Azman Air
    7h 15m
    0
    06:20
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    13:35
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    0
    Azman Air
    Economy
    from £113

What are the fastest trips from Essen to Vienna?

You can get to Vienna from Essen in just 1h 35m with a Flight from Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Wednesday
from 1h 35m
Thursday
from 7h 25m
Friday
from 1h 35m
Saturday
from 4h 45m
Sunday
from 9h 15m
Monday
from 1h 35m
Tuesday
from 1h 35m

    Fastest Flights Wednesday

  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    1h 35m
    0
    13:00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    14:35
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from £162
  • Eurowings
    4h 30m
    0
    19:20
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Airport Terminal
    23:50
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £114
  • Wizz Air
    5h 15m
    0
    14:55
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    20:10
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from £118
  • Hop!
    8h 10m
    0
    14:35
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    22:45
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    0
    Hop!
    Economy
    from £193
  • Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • FlixBus
    15h 25m
    0
    20:30
    Essen
    Central Station
    11:55
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £45
  • FlixBus
    16h 15m
    0
    13:15
    Essen
    Central Station
    05:30
    Vienna
    Südtirolerplatz Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £70
  • FlixBus
    16h 35m
    0
    13:15
    Essen
    Central Station
    05:50
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £70
  • FlixBus
    19h 25m
    0
    22:35
    Essen
    Central Station
    18:00
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £46

    Fastest Flights Thursday

  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    7h 25m
    0
    14:30
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    21:55
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from £118
  • EasyJet Airline
    10h 50m
    0
    21:00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    07:50
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £101
  • Corendon Airlines
    13h 45m
    0
    19:30
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    09:15
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    0
    Corendon Airlines
    Economy
    from £109
  • Sunexpress
    14h 15m
    0
    19:00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Airport Terminal
    09:15
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    0
    Sunexpress
    Economy
    from £120

    Fastest Flights Friday

  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    1h 35m
    0
    07:05
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    08:40
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from £97
  • Eurowings
    5h 0m
    0
    11:25
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    16:25
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £68
  • Wizz Air
    5h 15m
    0
    14:55
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    20:10
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from £91
  • EasyJet Airline
    12h 0m
    0
    21:00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    09:00
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £103
  • Fastest Trains Friday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    10h 3m
    0
    06:00
    Essen
    Central Station
    16:03
    Vienna
    Rennweg Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £60
  • Deutsche Bahn
    11h 23m
    0
    12:40
    Essen
    Central Station
    00:03
    Vienna
    Rennweg Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £48
  • Deutsche Bahn
    14h 41m
    0
    00:22
    Essen
    Central Station
    15:03
    Vienna
    Rennweg Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £43
  • Deutsche Bahn
    14h 59m
    0
    17:54
    Essen
    Central Station
    08:53
    Vienna
    Rennweg Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £57

    Fastest Flights Saturday

  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    4h 45m
    0
    07:20
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    12:05
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from £151
  • LC Perú
    6h 35m
    0
    08:55
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    15:30
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    0
    LC Perú
    Economy
    from £90
  • Wizz Air
    8h 45m
    0
    08:45
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    17:30
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from £79
  • Pegasus Group LTD
    11h 20m
    0
    14:50
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    02:10
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    0
    Pegasus Group LTD
    Economy
    from £148

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • LC Perú
    9h 15m
    0
    08:25
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    17:40
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    0
    LC Perú
    Economy
    from £128
  • Wizz Air
    9h 20m
    0
    13:10
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    22:30
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from £113
  • KLM Cityhopper
    14h 25m
    0
    18:15
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    08:40
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    0
    KLM Cityhopper
    Economy
    from £133
  • EasyJet Airline
    17h 50m
    0
    21:00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Airport Terminal
    14:50
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £67

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • Eurowings
    1h 35m
    0
    16:50
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Airport Terminal
    18:25
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £91
  • Wizz Air
    7h 10m
    0
    13:55
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    21:05
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from £78
  • Corendon Airlines
    13h 45m
    0
    19:30
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Airport Terminal
    09:15
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    0
    Corendon Airlines
    Economy
    from £143
  • EasyJet Airline
    17h 50m
    0
    21:00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Airport Terminal
    14:50
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £72

    Fastest Flights Tuesday

  • Eurowings
    1h 35m
    0
    13:00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Airport Terminal
    14:35
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £91
  • Wizz Air
    5h 35m
    0
    14:35
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    20:10
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from £92
  • KLM Cityhopper
    6h 45m
    0
    12:25
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    19:10
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    0
    KLM Cityhopper
    Economy
    from £113
  • Azman Air
    7h 15m
    0
    06:20
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    13:35
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    0
    Azman Air
    Economy
    from £113
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Essen to Vienna

What are the most popular stations in Essen and Vienna?

In Essen, you will usually depart from Hafenstr. Bus Stop, Freiheit Bus Stop or Central Station, while in Vienna you will be arriving at Erdberg, Südtirolerplatz Coach Station or Central Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Vienna from Essen? With 6 connections between 2 Flight, Train and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Essen and Vienna, you can pay as low as £43 with a Train from Deutsche Bahn.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo: you will get to Vienna in just 1h 35m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Essen and Vienna are Eurowings, Wizz Air and FlixBus, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Essen and Vienna is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Gelsenkirchen or to Leopoldsdorf, and look at flights from Dusseldorf Airport, and landing at Vienna Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Essen to Vienna?

The most popular companies between Essen and Vienna, are Eurowings, Wizz Air and FlixBus. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: FlixBus

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn

Airlines: Eurowings, Wizz Air, EasyJet Airline and 10 more.

All you need to know when you travel from Essen to Vienna

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Essen to Vienna. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Essen to Vienna

How can I reach Vienna from Essen?

Every day, there are on average 6 connections between Flight, Train and Bus, with which you can get to Vienna from Essen.

How far is Vienna from Essen?

The distance between Essen and Vienna is 761.6 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Essen and Vienna?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 21 kgs of CO2, a train 27 kgs, a car 129 kgs, and a flight 187 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Essen to Vienna?

You can get to Vienna with just £43 by taking a Train from Deutsche Bahn.

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

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Vienna in just 1h 35m with a Flight from Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo.

More routes to Essen and to Vienna

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Essen and to Vienna. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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