4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Essen to Vienna
Cheapest price
£64
Average price
£73
Fastest journey
15 h 25 m
Average duration
16 h 6 m
Buses per day
19
Distance
761 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Essen to Vienna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Essen to Vienna will cost around £73 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £64.
Of the 19 buses that leave Essen for Vienna every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 761 km distance in an average of 16 h 6 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 15 h 25 m .
The slowest buses will take 16 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Essen to Vienna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Essen to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £31, and a flight costs an average of £29.
Distance: 761 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£54 Average Price Cheapest | £107 Average Price | £123 Average Price |
13h 46m Average total duration 13h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 46m Average total duration 11h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.3 - 4.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Live departures
Essen to Vienna bus times
The table below shows live departures for Essen to Vienna coaches for today, Thursday 27 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 07:40 Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 17h40 | 01:20 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 07:45 Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 18h55 | 02:40 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 1 change | |
| FlixTrain+FlixBus · FlixBus | 08:06 Essen Hbf | 20h24 | 04:30 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 2 changes | |
| FlixTrain+FlixBus | 11:50 Essen Hbf | 19h35 | 07:25 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 change | |
| FlixTrain+FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:50 Essen Hbf | 19h40 | 07:30 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 2 changes | |
| FlixBus | 12:15 Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 16h15 | 04:30 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 12:15 Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 16h35 | 04:50 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 19:30 Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 15h25 | 10:55 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 change | |
| FlixTrain+FlixBus | 19:50 Essen Hbf | 15h05 | 10:55 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:45 Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 16h30 | 14:15 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:45 Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 19h45 | 17:30 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 1 change | |
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| FlixBus · FlixBus | 00:30 Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 16h30 | 17:00 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 00:30 Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 17h00 | 17:30 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 05:20 Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 19h10 | 00:30 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Essen to Vienna
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Buses from Essen to Vienna run on average 15 times per day, taking around 13h 16m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £31 but you can travel from only £29 by flight.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 01:10, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 761 km distance in 15h 5m.
Distance 761 km |
Average bus duration 13h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £31 |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 15h 5m |
First bus 01:10 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Essen to ViennaYou can travel by bus between Essen to Vienna with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as £29. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Essen to Vienna coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Essen to Vienna by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Vienna, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof), which is located around 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz, located 2.7 miles (4.4 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Essen and Vienna
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Wien (in the station)
- Schnitzelhaus (0.2 km)
- Vienna Sausage Stand (0.3 km).
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1187, 1185, 1183 Train: S7
WifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 05:30-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 77A, 80A Metro: U3
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Restaurant 1 (in the station)
- Restaurant 2 (in the station)
- Restaurant 3 (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 13A, 69A Metro: U1 Train: S1, S2, S3
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