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Compare 3 ways to go from Vienna to Essen

Average PriceUS$64 - US$231Average Duration17h 55m
19kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
Average PriceUS$74 - US$294Average Duration9h 10m
18kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
Carpool
Average PriceUS$67 - US$84Average Duration10h
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 10 hours, and with fares starting at just US$67, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day
10hAverage Duration
US$67Cheapest ticket
32kgCO₂ emissions

Train Vienna to Essen: Trip Overview

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Average Ticket PriceUS$196
Average train trip duration9h 10m
Number of daily trains3
Earliest train departure6:13am
Distance763 km
Latest train departure3:13pm

Vienna to Essen Train

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Vienna - Essen

  1. How much does a cheap train ticket from Vienna to Essen cost?

    The average train ticket price from Vienna to Essen is US$196. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Vienna to Essen is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

  2. How long is the trip from Vienna to Essen?

    A train trip between Vienna and Essen is around 9h 10m, although the fastest train will take about 8h 49m. This is the time it takes to travel the 762 km that separates the two cities.

  3. How many daily trains are there between Vienna and Essen?

    The number of trains from Vienna to Essen can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 3. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Vienna to Essen by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

  4. What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from Vienna to Essen?

    Trains travelling between Vienna and Essen leave from Westbahnhof or Vienna Airport and arrive at HBF, Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Vienna and Essen is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Essen.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Essen, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Vienna and Essen, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

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Did you know?

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one travelling between the city and the suburbs.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date.

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