How to get from Vienna to Essen

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

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses, Flights and Trains to Essen from Vienna. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 1 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Flight is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
15h 35m
£41
£46
17
Flight
1h 35m
£59
£121
110

What is the cheapest way to reach Essen from Vienna?

You can reach Essen with just £41 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Friday
from £63
Saturday
Sunday
from £47
Monday
from £48
Tuesday
from £59
Wednesday
from £70
Thursday
from £41

    Cheapest Flights Friday

  • Eurowings
    9h 55m
    0
    13:50
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    23:45
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Airport Terminal
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £63
  • Lauda Europe
    8h 25m
    0
    05:45
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    14:10
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Lauda Europe
    Economy
    from £82
  • Austrian Airlines
    6h 55m
    0
    06:30
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    13:25
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Austrian Airlines
    Economy
    from £92
  • KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    14h 45m
    0
    16:55
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    07:40
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    Economy
    from £124

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    21h 0m
    0
    01:10
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    22:10
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £47
  • FlixBus
    18h 55m
    0
    05:00
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    23:55
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £47
  • FlixBus
    15h 35m
    0
    14:30
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    06:05
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £47
  • FlixBus
    15h 50m
    0
    14:35
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    06:25
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £47
  • Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • LC Perú
    10h 35m
    0
    20:50
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    07:25
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    LC Perú
    Economy
    from £73
  • Lauda Europe
    25h 10m
    0
    06:40
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    07:50
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Lauda Europe
    Economy
    from £106
  • Air Dolomiti
    4h 30m
    0
    17:30
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    22:00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Air Dolomiti
    Economy
    from £134
  • Skyscanner
    8h 20m
    0
    08:00
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    16:20
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £138

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    17h 10m
    0
    02:40
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    19:50
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £48
  • FlixBus
    16h 50m
    0
    03:00
    Vienna
    Südtirolerplatz Coach Station
    19:50
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £48
  • FlixBus
    18h 5m
    0
    17:45
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    11:50
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £50
  • FlixBus
    16h 55m
    0
    13:10
    Vienna
    Südtirolerplatz Coach Station
    06:05
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £50
  • Cheapest Flights Monday

  • Eurowings
    1h 35m
    0
    14:45
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    16:20
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £87
  • Lauda Europe
    25h 40m
    0
    06:10
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    07:50
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Lauda Europe
    Economy
    from £105
  • Austrian Airlines
    25h 30m
    0
    06:30
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    08:00
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Austrian Airlines
    Economy
    from £123
  • LC Perú
    16h 45m
    0
    15:05
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    07:50
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    LC Perú
    Economy
    from £125

    Cheapest Flights Tuesday

  • LC Perú
    26h 35m
    0
    11:05
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    13:40
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    LC Perú
    Economy
    from £59
  • Austrian Airlines
    11h 20m
    0
    21:15
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    08:35
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Austrian Airlines
    Economy
    from £78
  • Buzz
    16h 5m
    0
    15:45
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    07:50
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Buzz
    Economy
    from £100
  • LOT Polish Airlines / Polskie Linie Lotnicze
    22h 45m
    0
    09:20
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    08:05
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    LOT Polish Airlines / Polskie Linie Lotnicze
    Economy
    from £103

    Cheapest Flights Wednesday

  • Lauda Europe
    25h 15m
    0
    06:50
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    08:05
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Lauda Europe
    Economy
    from £70
  • Pegasus Airlines
    21h 5m
    0
    14:50
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    11:55
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Pegasus Airlines
    Economy
    from £102
  • Eurowings
    3h 20m
    0
    15:10
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    18:30
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £105
  • AJet
    22h 0m
    0
    13:55
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    11:55
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    AJet
    Economy
    from £105

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    17h 10m
    0
    02:40
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    19:50
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £41
  • FlixBus
    16h 50m
    0
    03:00
    Vienna
    Südtirolerplatz Coach Station
    19:50
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £41
  • FlixBus
    17h 35m
    0
    21:10
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    14:45
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £43
  • FlixBus
    18h 55m
    0
    16:55
    Vienna
    Südtirolerplatz Coach Station
    11:50
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £43
  • Cheapest Flights Thursday

  • LC Perú
    9h 45m
    0
    06:00
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    15:45
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    LC Perú
    Economy
    from £60
  • EasyJet Airline
    16h 50m
    0
    15:25
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    08:15
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £64
  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    1h 35m
    0
    09:35
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    11:10
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from £86
  • Eurowings
    5h 45m
    0
    15:10
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    20:55
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £86

What are the fastest trips from Vienna to Essen?

You can get to Essen from Vienna 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.

Friday
from 1h 35m
Saturday
Sunday
from 1h 35m
Monday
from 1h 35m
Tuesday
from 11h 20m
Wednesday
from 3h 20m
Thursday
from 1h 35m

    Fastest Flights Friday

  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    1h 35m
    0
    09:35
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    11:10
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from £142
  • Austrian Airlines
    6h 55m
    0
    06:30
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    13:25
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Austrian Airlines
    Economy
    from £92
  • Lauda Europe
    8h 25m
    0
    05:45
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    14:10
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Lauda Europe
    Economy
    from £82
  • Eurowings
    9h 55m
    0
    13:50
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    23:45
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Airport Terminal
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £63

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • Eurowings
    1h 35m
    0
    20:10
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    21:45
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £144
  • Austrian Airlines
    1h 35m
    0
    07:30
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    09:05
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Austrian Airlines
    Economy
    from £198
  • Air Dolomiti
    4h 30m
    0
    17:30
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    22:00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Air Dolomiti
    Economy
    from £134
  • Skyscanner
    8h 20m
    0
    08:00
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    16:20
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £138
  • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    15h 35m
    0
    14:30
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    06:05
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £47
  • FlixBus
    15h 50m
    0
    14:35
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    06:25
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £47
  • FlixBus
    18h 5m
    0
    17:45
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    11:50
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £47
  • FlixBus
    18h 55m
    0
    05:00
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    23:55
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £47

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • Eurowings
    1h 35m
    0
    14:45
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    16:20
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £87
  • Austrian Airlines
    1h 35m
    0
    07:30
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    09:05
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Austrian Airlines
    Economy
    from £193
  • LC Perú
    7h 0m
    0
    06:00
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    13:00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    LC Perú
    Economy
    from £188
  • Lauda Europe
    8h 10m
    0
    07:55
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    16:05
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Lauda Europe
    Economy
    from £143
  • Fastest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    15h 50m
    0
    14:35
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    06:25
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £51
  • FlixBus
    16h 50m
    0
    03:00
    Vienna
    Südtirolerplatz Coach Station
    19:50
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £48
  • FlixBus
    16h 55m
    0
    13:10
    Vienna
    Südtirolerplatz Coach Station
    06:05
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £50
  • FlixBus
    17h 10m
    0
    02:40
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    19:50
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £48

    Fastest Flights Tuesday

  • Austrian Airlines
    11h 20m
    0
    21:15
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    08:35
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Austrian Airlines
    Economy
    from £78
  • Buzz
    16h 5m
    0
    15:45
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    07:50
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Buzz
    Economy
    from £100
  • Malmö Aviation
    17h 35m
    0
    16:15
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    09:50
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Malmö Aviation
    Economy
    from £114
  • LOT Polish Airlines / Polskie Linie Lotnicze
    22h 45m
    0
    09:20
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    08:05
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    LOT Polish Airlines / Polskie Linie Lotnicze
    Economy
    from £103

    Fastest Flights Wednesday

  • Eurowings
    3h 20m
    0
    15:10
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    18:30
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £105
  • Lauda Europe
    5h 5m
    0
    17:00
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    22:05
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Lauda Europe
    Economy
    from £133
  • EasyJet Airline
    6h 40m
    0
    15:25
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    22:05
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £134
  • Pegasus Airlines
    8h 50m
    0
    10:05
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    18:55
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Pegasus Airlines
    Economy
    from £124

    Fastest Flights Thursday

  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    1h 35m
    0
    09:35
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    11:10
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from £86
  • Lauda Europe
    5h 25m
    0
    14:50
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    20:15
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Lauda Europe
    Economy
    from £108
  • Eurowings
    5h 45m
    0
    15:10
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    20:55
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £86
  • LC Perú
    6h 0m
    0
    06:00
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    12:00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    LC Perú
    Economy
    from £105
  • Fastest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    16h 30m
    0
    12:30
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    05:00
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £44
  • FlixBus
    16h 50m
    0
    03:00
    Vienna
    Südtirolerplatz Coach Station
    19:50
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £41
  • FlixBus
    17h 10m
    0
    02:40
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    19:50
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £41
  • FlixBus
    17h 35m
    0
    21:10
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    14:45
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £43
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Vienna to Essen

What are the most popular stations in Vienna and Essen?

In Vienna, you will usually depart from Central Station, Erdberg or Südtirolerplatz Coach Station, while in Essen you will be arriving at Central Station, Freiheit Bus Stop or Hafenstr. Bus Stop, 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 Essen from Vienna? With 10 connections between 1 Bus, Flight and Train 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 Vienna and Essen, you can pay as low as £41 with a Bus from FlixBus.

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 Essen 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 Vienna and Essen are FlixBus, Lauda Europe and Austrian Airlines, 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 Vienna and Essen 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 Leopoldsdorf or to Gelsenkirchen, and look at flights from Vienna Airport, and landing at Dusseldorf 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 Vienna to Essen?

The most popular companies between Vienna and Essen, are FlixBus, Lauda Europe and Austrian Airlines. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: FlixBus

Airlines: Lauda Europe, Austrian Airlines, LC Perú and 13 more.

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

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

FAQs about the trip from Vienna to Essen

How can I reach Essen from Vienna?

Every day, there are on average 10 connections between Bus, Flight and Train, with which you can get to Essen from Vienna.

How far is Essen from Vienna?

The distance between Vienna and Essen is 761.6 km.

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

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 Vienna to Essen?

You can get to Essen with just £41 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.

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

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 Essen in just 1h 35m with a Flight from Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo.

More routes to Vienna and to Essen

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

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