4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Vienna to Essen
Cheapest price
£48
Average price
£55
Fastest journey
13 h 18 m
Average duration
15 h 20 m
Buses per day
15
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 £55 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £48.
Of the 15 buses that leave Vienna for Essen 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 15 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 13 h 18 m .
The slowest buses will take 16 h 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 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 £38. 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 £38, and a train costs an average of £50.
Distance: 761 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£59 Average Price Cheapest | £113 Average Price | £111 Average Price |
13h 42m Average total duration 13h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 3m Average total duration 10h 33m 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 |
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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, Wednesday 18 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 16h30 | 04:00 Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrain | 12:00 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 20h02 | 08:02 Essen Hbf | 2 changes | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:00 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 16h00 | 04:00 Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:30 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 15h35 | 05:05 Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:35 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 16h35 | 06:10 Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:45 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 20h00 | 11:45 Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:55 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 18h55 | 10:50 Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus+FlixTrain | 16:55 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 15h07 | 08:02 Essen Hbf | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrain | 18:10 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 17h38 | 11:48 Essen Hbf | 2 changes | |
| FlixBus+FlixTrain | 20:00 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 15h48 | 11:48 Essen Hbf | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 22:30 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 17h20 | 15:50 Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrain | 22:45 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 21h03 | 19:48 Essen Hbf | 2 changes | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 22:45 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 18h05 | 16:50 Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 change | |
| Thursday 19 March | |||||
| FlixBus | 01:40 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 17h10 | 18:50 Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 02:00 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 16h50 | 18:50 Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 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 12m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £38 but you can travel from only £22 by flight.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:15, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 761 km distance in 15h 7m.
Distance 761 km |
Average bus duration 13h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £38 |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 15h 7m |
First bus 00:15 |
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 £22. 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.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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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