Find coaches from Vienna to Essen

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Next departures from Vienna to Essen on 23 September
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Flixbus
Erdberg
Essen Hauptbahnhof FreiheitCheapest
Flixbus + Flixtrain
Erdberg
HBFFastest
Flixbus
Flughafen / Airport (VIE)
Essen Hauptbahnhof FreiheitNo tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain
Flughafen / Airport (VIE)
HBFNo tags
Flixbus
Flughafen / Airport (VIE)
Essen Hauptbahnhof FreiheitNo tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Vienna to Essen

Bus
Average priceUS$39 - US$183Average duration17h 20m
19kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
Train
Average priceUS$62 - US$215Average duration9h 45m
18kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
Carpool
Average priceUS$61 - US$75Average duration10h 10m
32kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Vienna to Essen

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 10 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just US$61, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
10h 10mAverage duration
US$61Cheapest ticket
32kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Vienna to Essen: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$71
Average bus trip duration17h 20m
Number of daily buses14
Earliest bus departure02:40
Distance475 miles
Latest bus departure23:45

Vienna to Essen Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Vienna - Essen

  1. What's the distance between Vienna and Essen by coach?

    The journey from Vienna to Essen by coach covers an approximate distance of 473 miles (762 km).

  2. How can I travel from Vienna to Essen avoiding air travel?

    To travel from Vienna to Essen without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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17/09
US$39
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23/09
US$36
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Vienna to Essen was searched and found on 23 Sept 2025 with a price of US$36

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Vienna to Essen as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$36 to US$53 for a bus ticket from Vienna to Essen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$36, which is on 2025-09-23.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Vienna to Essen but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Vienna to Essen, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Vienna to Essen will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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