How much does a train ticket cost from Vienna to Essen?

The cheapest train tickets from Vienna to Essen start from £87. The average price for this train route is around £135. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Vienna to Essen?

The average train journey time from Vienna to Essen is 9h 25m, covering a distance of 473 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 9h 45m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE .

Which train operators serve the Vienna to Essen route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 2 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Vienna to Essen?

The earliest train from Vienna to Essen departs at 08:13. And the latest train departs at 13:13.

Train Vienna to Essen from £97 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Vienna to Essen on 26 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	17:55	Erdberg	15h 7m	09:02	HBF	Cheapest
ÖBB + ÖBB	15:13	Hauptbahnhof Süd	9h 37m	00:50	Essen Central Station	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	16:15	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	19h 45m	12:00	HBF	No tags
	13:13	Wien Hauptbahnhof	9h 45m	22:58	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
ÖBB + ÖBB	15:13	Hauptbahnhof Süd	10h 17m	01:30	Essen Central Station	No tags

Next departures from Vienna to Essen on 27 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	22:30	Hbf	21h 30m	20:00	HBF	Cheapest
ÖBB + ÖBB	13:13	Hauptbahnhof Süd	8h 45m	21:58	Essen Central Station	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	20:20	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	16h 28m	12:48	HBF	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	08:13	Wien Hauptbahnhof	9h 25m	17:38	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
	13:13	Wien Hauptbahnhof	9h 45m	22:58	Essen Central Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Vienna to Essen on 28 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
ÖBB + ÖBB	05:39	Hauptbahnhof Süd	10h 19m	15:58	Essen Central Station	Cheapest
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	08:13	Wien Hauptbahnhof	9h 25m	17:38	Essen Central Train Station	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	16:15	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	19h 45m	12:00	HBF	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	08:13	Wien Hauptbahnhof	9h 25m	17:38	Essen Central Train Station	No tags
	13:13	Wien Hauptbahnhof	9h 45m	22:58	Essen Central Train Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 15:25 CET.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Vienna to Essen

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 9 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just £49, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

9h 30mAverage duration

473 milesDistance

32kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£45 - £112	Average duration17h 15m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£87 - £242	Average duration9h 25m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£49 - £57	Average duration9h 30m	CO₂ emissions 32kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Vienna and Essen?

Vienna

A
Westbahnhof
Felberstraße 4, 1150 Wien, Austria
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B
Vienna Airport
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Erdberg
U-Bahn Station Erdberg 2391/1, 1030 Wien, Austria
D
Hbf
Wiedner Gürtel 46, 1040 Wien, Austria
E
Mitte
Landstraßer Hauptstraße 2A, 1030 Wien, Austria
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F
Belvedere
Am Belvedere 1, 1100 Wien, Austria

Essen

A
HBF
Am Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
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Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Freiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
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Train Companies

Deutsche Bahn ICE

4/511 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness1.7

Cleanliness5

Based on 11 reviews, the company was rated 3.8 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the seats but often complained with the timeliness. Deutsche Bahn ICE ticket prices on this trip start at £87

DE train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn ICE, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Vienna to Essen by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Vienna to Essen?
The cheapest train tickets from Vienna to Essen start from £87. The average price for this train route is around £135. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Vienna to Essen?
The average train journey time from Vienna to Essen is 9h 25m, covering a distance of 473 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 9h 45m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Vienna to Essen route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 2 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Vienna to Essen?
The earliest train from Vienna to Essen departs at 08:13. And the latest train departs at 13:13.

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The cheapest trip from Vienna to Essen was searched and found on 30 Dec 2025 with a price of £97

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

You can expect to pay from £97 to £227 for a train ticket from Vienna to Essen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £97, which is on 2025-12-30.

Usually Deutsche Bahn ICE will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.