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What is the best way to travel from Essen to Vienna?

Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Carpool, Trains, Flights and Buses for the journey to Vienna from Essen. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 1 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Flight is the cheapest and fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
15h 25m
$58
$58
10
Flight
1h 35m
$54
$137
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What is the cheapest way to reach Vienna from Essen?

You can get to Vienna with just $54 by taking a Flight from LC Perú, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

Saturday
from $54
Sunday
from $104
Monday
Tuesday
from $78
Wednesday
from $116
Thursday
from $131
Friday
from $118

    Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • LC Perú
    8h 25m
    0
    8:35 AM
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    5:00 PM
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    0
    LC Perú
    Economy
    from $54
  • Wizz Air
    13h 50m
    0
    8:55 AM
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    10:45 PM
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from $59
  • Eurowings
    1h 35m
    0
    7:15 AM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    8:50 AM
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from $89
  • Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    17h 0m
    0
    1:30 AM
    Essen
    Central Station
    6:30 PM
    Vienna
    Südtirolerplatz Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $58
  • FlixBus
    16h 30m
    0
    1:30 AM
    Essen
    Central Station
    6:00 PM
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $58
  • FlixBus
    19h 10m
    0
    6:20 AM
    Essen
    Central Station
    1:30 AM
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $58

    Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • Wizz Air
    12h 0m
    0
    8:40 AM
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    8:40 PM
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from $104
  • Eurowings
    1h 35m
    0
    5:35 PM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    7:10 PM
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from $114
  • LC Perú
    7h 15m
    0
    7:55 AM
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    3:10 PM
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    0
    LC Perú
    Economy
    from $126

    Cheapest Flights Tuesday

  • Wizz Air
    25h 20m
    0
    7:00 PM
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    8:20 PM
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from $78
  • Pegasus Group LTD
    20h 5m
    0
    12:55 PM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Airport Terminal
    9:00 AM
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    0
    Pegasus Group LTD
    Economy
    from $124
  • AJet
    19h 35m
    0
    1:25 PM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Airport Terminal
    9:00 AM
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    0
    AJet
    Economy
    from $125

    Cheapest Flights Wednesday

  • Eurowings
    1h 35m
    0
    7:15 AM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Airport Terminal
    8:50 AM
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from $116
  • AJet
    23h 30m
    0
    1:25 PM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Airport Terminal
    12:55 PM
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    0
    AJet
    Economy
    from $156
  • Pegasus Group LTD
    23h 10m
    0
    1:45 PM
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    12:55 PM
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    0
    Pegasus Group LTD
    Economy
    from $159

    Cheapest Flights Thursday

  • Eurowings
    5h 5m
    0
    9:25 AM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    2:30 PM
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from $131
  • Wizz Air
    24h 30m
    0
    8:40 AM
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    9:10 AM
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from $132
  • Austrian Airlines
    1h 35m
    0
    7:55 PM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    9:30 PM
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    0
    Austrian Airlines
    Economy
    from $149

    Cheapest Flights Friday

  • LC Perú
    7h 15m
    0
    3:50 PM
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    11:05 PM
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    0
    LC Perú
    Economy
    from $118
  • Eurowings
    5h 30m
    0
    9:00 AM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    2:30 PM
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from $135
  • Wizz Air
    5h 40m
    0
    8:55 AM
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    2:35 PM
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from $205

What are the fastest trips from Essen to Vienna?

You can get to Vienna from Essen in just 1h 35m with a Flight from Eurowings. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.

Saturday
from 1h 35m
Sunday
from 1h 35m
Monday
Tuesday
from 1h 35m
Wednesday
from 1h 35m
Thursday
from 1h 35m
Friday
from 1h 35m

    Fastest Flights Saturday

  • Eurowings
    1h 35m
    0
    7:15 AM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    8:50 AM
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from $89
  • KLM Cityhopper
    4h 40m
    0
    11:30 AM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    4:10 PM
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    0
    KLM Cityhopper
    Economy
    from $132
  • Azman Air
    8h 10m
    0
    2:35 PM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    10:45 PM
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    0
    Azman Air
    Economy
    from $132
  • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    15h 25m
    0
    8:30 PM
    Essen
    Central Station
    11:55 AM
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $58
  • FlixBus
    16h 30m
    0
    1:30 AM
    Essen
    Central Station
    6:00 PM
    Vienna
    Erdberg
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $58
  • FlixBus
    17h 0m
    0
    1:30 AM
    Essen
    Central Station
    6:30 PM
    Vienna
    Südtirolerplatz Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $58

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • Eurowings
    1h 35m
    0
    5:35 PM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    7:10 PM
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from $114
  • LC Perú
    7h 15m
    0
    7:55 AM
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    3:10 PM
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    0
    LC Perú
    Economy
    from $126
  • Wizz Air
    12h 0m
    0
    8:40 AM
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    8:40 PM
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from $104

    Fastest Flights Tuesday

  • Eurowings
    1h 35m
    0
    7:15 AM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Airport Terminal
    8:50 AM
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from $127
  • EasyJet Airline
    18h 0m
    0
    8:50 PM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Airport Terminal
    2:50 PM
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from $127
  • AJet
    19h 35m
    0
    1:25 PM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Airport Terminal
    9:00 AM
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    0
    AJet
    Economy
    from $125

    Fastest Flights Wednesday

  • Eurowings
    1h 35m
    0
    7:15 AM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Airport Terminal
    8:50 AM
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from $116
  • Wizz Air
    9h 40m
    0
    10:25 AM
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    8:05 PM
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from $177
  • Pegasus Group LTD
    23h 10m
    0
    1:45 PM
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    12:55 PM
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    0
    Pegasus Group LTD
    Economy
    from $159

    Fastest Flights Thursday

  • Austrian Airlines
    1h 35m
    0
    7:55 PM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    9:30 PM
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    0
    Austrian Airlines
    Economy
    from $149
  • Lufthansa
    3h 35m
    0
    6:10 AM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    9:45 AM
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from $191
  • Eurowings
    5h 5m
    0
    9:25 AM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    2:30 PM
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from $131

    Fastest Flights Friday

  • Austrian Airlines
    1h 35m
    0
    7:55 PM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    9:30 PM
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    0
    Austrian Airlines
    Economy
    from $237
  • Eurowings
    5h 30m
    0
    9:00 AM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    2:30 PM
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from $135
  • Wizz Air
    5h 40m
    0
    8:55 AM
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    2:35 PM
    Vienna Airport
    Vienna Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from $205
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Essen to Vienna

What are the most popular stations in Essen and Vienna?

In Essen, you will usually depart from Central Station, Freiheit Bus Stop or Hafenstr. Bus Stop, while in Vienna you will be arriving at Central Station, Erdberg or Südtirolerplatz Bus Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Vienna from Essen? With 5 connections between 1 Carpool, Train, Flight and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Essen and Vienna, you can pay as low as $54 with a Flight from LC Perú.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Eurowings: you will get to Vienna in just 1h 35m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Essen and Vienna are Wizz Air, Eurowings and FlixBus, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Essen and Vienna is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Gelsenkirchen or to Leopoldsdorf, and look at flights from Dusseldorf Airport, and landing at Vienna Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Essen to Vienna?

The most popular companies between Essen and Vienna, are Wizz Air, Eurowings and FlixBus. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: FlixBus

Airlines: Wizz Air, Eurowings, LC Perú and 9 more.

All you need to know when you travel from Essen to Vienna

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Essen to Vienna. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Essen to Vienna

How can I reach Vienna from Essen?

Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Carpool, Train, Flight and Bus, with which you can get to Vienna from Essen.

How far is Vienna from Essen?

The distance between Essen and Vienna is 473.4 miles.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Essen and Vienna?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 21 kgs of CO2, a train 27 kgs, a car 130 kgs, and a flight 187 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Essen to Vienna?

You can get to Vienna with just $54 by taking a Flight from LC Perú.

What is the fastest way to get from Essen to Vienna?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Vienna in just 1h 35m with a Flight from Eurowings.

More routes to Essen and to Vienna

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Essen and to Vienna. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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