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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | Erdberg | Cheapest | |||||
Flixtrain + Flixbus | HBF | Erdberg | Fastest | |||||
| Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | Flughafen / Airport (VIE) | No tags | |||||
Flixtrain + Flixbus | HBF | Flughafen / Airport (VIE) | No tags | |||||
| Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | Flughafen / Airport (VIE) | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to go from Essen to Vienna
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Vienna. The journey takes about 9 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $74, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Essen and Vienna?
Stops in Essen
- AFreiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
- BAm Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
- CFreiheit 4, 45127 Essen, Germany
- D
Essen Bushaltestelle
Essen, Germany - E
Hachestraße
Hachestraße 63, 45127 Essen, Germany
Stops in Vienna
- A
Erdberg
U-Bahn Station Erdberg 2391/1, 1030 Wien, Austria - B
Hbf
Wiedner Gürtel 46, 1040 Wien, Austria - DEngerthstr. 244, 1020 Wien, Austria
- EFelberstraße 4, 1150 Wien, Austria
- FTriester Str. 2, 1100 Wien, Austria
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Essen to Vienna by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Essen to Vienna?
The cheapest bus tickets from Essen to Vienna start from $54. The average price for this route is around $84. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Essen to Vienna?
The average bus trip duration from Essen to Vienna is 17h 5m, covering a distance of 483 miles (779 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 15h 25m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Essen to Vienna route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 11 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Essen to Vienna?
The earliest bus departs from Essen to Vienna at 12:15am. And the latest bus departs at 10:45pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Essen to Vienna?
A bus trip from Essen to Vienna generates an estimated 19 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Essen to Vienna?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 11248 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Essen to Vienna?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Essen to Vienna?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Essen to Vienna?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Essen to Vienna was searched and found on Dec 27, 2025 with a price of $97To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Essen to Vienna, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $97 to $132 for a bus ticket from Essen to Vienna based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $97 which is on 2025-12-27.
What's the cheapest way to go from Essen to Vienna?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
