Bus Tickets from Vienna to Essen

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from US$86
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Next departures to Essen

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Vienna
    Departure location: Erdberg
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: HBF
    Operated by: Flixbus + Flixtrain
    Flixbus + Flixtrain
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Vienna
    Departure location: Flughafen / Airport (VIE)
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Vienna
    Departure location: Erdberg
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Vienna
    Departure location: Hbf
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Vienna to Essen

Bus
Average PriceUS$62 - US$135Average Duration17h 35m
19kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Train
Average PriceUS$51 - US$296Average Duration9h 45m
18kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Carpool
Average PriceUS$54 - US$73Average Duration9h 50m
32kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Vienna to Essen

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 9 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$54, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
9h 50mAverage Duration
US$54Cheapest ticket
32kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Vienna to Essen: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$86
Average Bus Trip Duration17h 35m
Number of daily buses16
Earliest bus departure2:40am
Distance765 km
Latest bus departure11:45pm

Vienna to Essen Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Vienna - Essen

  1. How far is Vienna from Essen?

    Vienna and Essen are 762 km (473 miles) apart.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Vienna to Essen?

    Buses departing from Hbf in Vienna will take you to Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit in Essen.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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07-29
US$74
07-30
US$83
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US$79
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Vienna to Essen was searched and found on Jul 29, 2025 with a price of US$74

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Vienna to Essen, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$74 to US$121 for a bus ticket from Vienna to Essen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$79 which is on 2025-08-03.

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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