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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Vienna to Essen
Cheapest price
£44
Average price
£56
Fastest journey
16 h 50 m
Average duration
17 h 40 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
761 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Vienna to Essen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vienna to Essen will cost around £56 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £44.
Of the 5 buses that leave Vienna for Essen every day 5 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 17 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 16 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 18 h 50 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.
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Vienna to Essen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Essen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 36m. 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 £32, and a flight costs an average of £31.
Distance: 761 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£58 Average Price Cheapest | £122 Average Price | £146 Average Price |
13h 54m Average total duration 13h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 14m Average total duration 10h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.3 - 4.6kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Vienna to Essen bus times
The table below shows live departures for Vienna to Essen coaches for today, Tuesday 16 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:10 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 16h55 | 05:05 Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 12:10 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 19h52 | 08:02 Essen Hbf | 2 changes | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:30 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 15h35 | 05:05 Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:35 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 15h50 | 05:25 Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 16:45 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 18h05 | 10:50 Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus+FlixTrain | 16:55 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 15h07 | 08:02 Essen Hbf | 1 change | |
| FlixBus+FlixTrain | 22:30 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 17h18 | 15:48 Essen Hbf | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 22:30 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 17h20 | 15:50 Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 22:45 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 18h25 | 17:10 Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 change | |
| Wednesday 17 December | |||||
| 01:00 Vienna | 16h50 | 17:50 Essen | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Vienna to Essen
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Buses from Vienna to Essen run on average 17 times per day, taking around 13h 24m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £32 but you can travel from only £31 by flight.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:52, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 761 km distance in 15h 7m.
Distance 761 km |
Average bus duration 13h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £32 |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 15h 7m |
First bus 00:52 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Vienna to EssenYou can travel by bus between Vienna to Essen with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as £31. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Vienna to Essen coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vienna to Essen 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 Essen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz, which is located around 2.7 miles (4.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof), located 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Vienna and Essen
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
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket 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
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