Vienna to Essen train

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Cheap train tickets from Vienna to Essen

Showing times and prices for 13 Oct

Cheapest

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vienna to Essen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

Cheapest
FlixTrain
FlixBus
23:1013h53
Vienna
13:03Essen Hbf
£791One-way
1 change
Deutsche Bahn
RJX 262
07:5710h06
Vienna Hbf
18:03Essen Hbf
£1321One-way
1 change
Deutsche Bahn
RJX 262
07:5710h23
Vienna Hbf
18:20Essen Süd station
£1361One-way
2 changes
Deutsche Bahn
ICE 92
09:289h35
Vienna Hbf
19:03Essen Hbf
£1431One-way
2 changes
Deutsche Bahn
ICE 92
09:289h54
Vienna Hbf
19:22Essen-Altenessen station
£1431One-way
3 changes

Vienna to Essen train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Sunday 13 October
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChangesTickets
Deutsche Bahn
RJX 262
07:57 Vienna Hbf10h06 18:03 Essen Hbf1 change
Deutsche Bahn
RJX 262
07:57 Vienna Hbf10h23 18:20 Essen Süd station2 changes
Deutsche Bahn
RJX 662
07:57 Vienna Hbf10h00 17:57 Essen Hbf3 changes
Deutsche Bahn
RJX 262
07:57 Vienna Hbf10h25 18:22 Essen-Altenessen station2 changes
ÖBB | ICE
S 60
08:11 Vienna Hbf9h52 18:03 Essen Hbf2 changes
ÖBB | ICE
S 60
08:11 Vienna Hbf9h46 17:57 Essen Hbf4 changes
ÖBB | ICE
D 30562
09:02 Vienna Airport10h01 19:03 Essen Hbf3 changes
ÖBB | ICE
D 30562
09:02 Vienna Airport11h56 20:58 Essen Hbf2 changes
Deutsche Bahn
ICE 92
09:28 Vienna Hbf9h52 19:20 Essen Süd station3 changes
ÖBB | ICE
ICE 92
09:28 Vienna Hbf9h35 19:03 Essen Hbf2 changes
ÖBB | ICE
ICE 92
09:28 Vienna Hbf11h30 20:58 Essen Hbf1 change
Deutsche Bahn
ICE 92
09:28 Vienna Hbf9h35 19:03 Essen Hbf2 changes
Deutsche Bahn
ICE 92
09:28 Vienna Hbf9h54 19:22 Essen-Altenessen station3 changes
ÖBB | ICE
D 30559
09:33 Vienna Airport10h42 20:15 Essen Hbf2 changes
Deutsche Bahn
RJX 60
09:57 Vienna Hbf10h18 20:15 Essen Hbf1 change
Deutsche Bahn
RJX 60
09:57 Vienna Hbf10h53 20:50 Essen Süd station2 changes
Deutsche Bahn
RJX 60
09:57 Vienna Hbf10h25 20:22 Essen-Altenessen station2 changes
ÖBB | ICE
D 30860
10:02 Vienna Airport9h55 19:57 Essen Hbf3 changes
ÖBB | ICE
D 30860
10:02 Vienna Airport10h56 20:58 Essen Hbf2 changes
FlixTrain
FlixBus
23:10 Vienna13h53 13:03 Essen Hbf1 change

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Train times from Vienna to Essen

Showing times and prices for 13 Oct

Fastest Journey

9 h 35 m

Average

10 h 29 m

Trains per day

20

Distance

761 km

To travel from Vienna to Essen you need to make at least one change.

Fastest
ÖBB | ICE
ICE 92
09:289h35
Vienna Hbf
19:03Essen Hbf
£1441One-way
2 changes
Fastest
Deutsche Bahn
ICE 92
09:289h35
Vienna Hbf
19:03Essen Hbf
£1431One-way
2 changes
ÖBB | ICE
S 60
08:119h46
Vienna Hbf
17:57Essen Hbf
£2731One-way
4 changes
Deutsche Bahn
ICE 92
09:289h52
Vienna Hbf
19:20Essen Süd station
£1471One-way
3 changes
ÖBB | ICE
S 60
08:119h52
Vienna Hbf
18:03Essen Hbf
£2791One-way
2 changes

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Overview: Train from Vienna to Essen

distanceDistance472 miles
durationAverage train duration8 h 50 min
priceAverage train ticket price£102 (€116)
frequencyTrain frequency6 a day
changesDirect trainYes, there are 3 direct trains a day
carriersTrain providersDeutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB Nightjet or ÖBB | InterCity

Trains from Vienna to Essen cover the 472 miles long trip taking on average 8 h 50 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB Nightjet or ÖBB | InterCity. Normally, there are 6 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this journey for as low as £44, but the average price of train tickets is £102. Travellers depart most frequently from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Essen Hbf.

Train providers: Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE and ÖBB Nightjet trains Vienna to Essen

Buy your official Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE and ÖBB Nightjet train tickets to Essen from Vienna from £35 with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most popular journey.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main operator of train services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your train between Vienna and Essen. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.

Deutsche Bahn from Vienna to Essen train information:

  • Average Duration: 8 h 50 min
  • Cheapest Price: £35
  • Deutsche Bahn frequency: 6 a day

FAQs: Vienna to Essen train

FAQs: Travel by train from Vienna to Essen easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Vienna to Essen.
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Vienna to Essen can start from as little as £44 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Vienna to Essen is £102; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Vienna to Essen train travel time is 8 h 50 min   for the 472 mile long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Vienna to Essen leaves at 07: 13. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Vienna to Essen leaves at 21: 25.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Vienna to Essen without having to change trains with Deutsche Bahn. There are 3 direct trains from Vienna to Essen each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
Yes, there's a high-speed train to Essen. Take the fast train with ÖBB | ICE from Vienna to Essen.
For the trip from Vienna to Essen you can take a train with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB Nightjet or ÖBB | InterCity. Be sure to check out all possible train companies that offer services from Vienna to Essen on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
Yes, you can take a night train from Vienna to Essen with ÖBB Nightjet. Find all the info regarding night trains in Europe.  

Passengers board the train most frequently from Vienna Hbf, which is located around 2.9 miles (4.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Essen Hbf, located 1 mile (1.6 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month to travel from Vienna to Essen by train is June.
You have options as you can travel from Vienna to Essen 3 different ways: train, coach or flight.

Important Stations and Airports in Vienna and Essen

Vienna
Essen
The major railway station for departures from Vienna is Vienna Hbf. Read all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Vienna Hbf for your trip from Vienna to Essen.
Amenities at station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
phone
Phone Number
+43 51717
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
Mon - Fri: 09: 00 - 21: 00 | Sat: 09: 00 - 18: 00
Public transport options for Vienna Hbf
U-Bahn lines: U1
S-Bahn lines: S1, S2, S3, S4, S60, S80
Tram lines: 18, D, O
Bus lines: 13A, 69A, N66, VAL
Train lines: R, RJ, RJX, REX, EC, NJ, EN, ICE, IC
The major train station for arrivals in Essen is Essen Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Essen Hbf for your trip to Essen from Vienna.
Amenities at station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
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ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
At a Travel Center you will receive the following services with personal consultation: Tickets and reservations up to shortly before departure, season tickets and DB monthly season tickets on subscription as well as DB BahnCard related offers. Furthermore, national and international timetable and fare information is available in addition to supplementary services and offers for your rail journey.

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