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How to Travel from

Vienna to Essen

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Vienna International Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$46.74–$336.96

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Vienna International Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$445.65
Plane from Vienna International Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
3h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$39.13–$489.13
Plane from Graz to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$97.83–$815.22
Plane from Vienna International Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$206.52–$978.26

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Vienna International Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.09–$358.70
Plane from Vienna International Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$70.65–$304.35
Plane from Graz to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$97.83–$815.22

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Vienna International Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.09–$445.65
Plane from Vienna International Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$70.65–$423.91
Plane from Graz to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$97.83–$869.57
Plane from Vienna International Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$206.52–$978.26

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Vienna International Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$206.52–$532.61

Condor Flugdienst

Website:
condor.com
Plane from Vienna International Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$239.13–$815.22

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Essen
Ave. Duration:
16h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.09–$119.57

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
15h 50m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$38.04–$65.22

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Wien Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
9h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$173.91
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Essen
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$29.35–$32.61
Train from Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$54.35–$65.22

Railjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
Train from Wien Hbf to Graz
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$34.78–$51.09

ÖBB

Phone:
05 17 17
Website:
oebb.at/de/
Train from Wien Hbf to Graz
Ave. Duration:
2h 54m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$40.22–$59.78

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Wien Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
11h
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$65.22–$195.65

ÖBB EuroCity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Wien Hbf to Graz
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$38.04–$54.35

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Essen
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.30–$23.91

PKP Intercity

Phone:
703 200 200
Website:
intercity.pl
Train from Wien Hbf to Graz
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.87–$18.48

ÖBB Intercity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Wien Hbf to Graz
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$45.65–$70.65

Czech Railways (ČD)

Phone:
+420 221 111 122
Website:
cd.cz/default.htm
Train from Wien Hbf to Graz
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$15.22–$38.04

Questions and Answers

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 $41.30 - $119.57 and takes 17h 11m.

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 25m and costs $86.96 - $315.22 .

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 four 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 842 km. The road distance is 955.3 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 $152.17 - $173.91 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 25m 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-Express, 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 25m and costs $86.96 - $315.22 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $152.17 - $173.91 and takes 9h 45m, you could also bus, which costs $76.09 - $119.57 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-Express, arrive at Essen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Vienna to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Essen is 955 km. It takes approximately 8h 19m to drive from Vienna to Essen.

Which airlines fly from Vienna International Airport Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport Airport?

Swiss, Eurowings, Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines offer flights from Vienna International Airport Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport Airport.

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

Book your Vienna to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

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 1889+ hotels available in Essen. Prices start at $41.36 per night.
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