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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | Erdberg | CheapestFastest | |||||
| Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | Flughafen / Airport (VIE) | No tags | |||||
Flixtrain + Flixbus | HBF | Flughafen / Airport (VIE) | No tags | |||||
| Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | Flughafen / Airport (VIE) | No tags | |||||
Flixtrain + Flixbus | HBF | Erdberg | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Essen to Vienna
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Vienna. The journey takes about 17 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just ZAR 1,131, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Essen and Vienna?
Stops in Essen
- AFreiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
- BAm Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
- CEssen, Germany
- DFreiheit 4, 45127 Essen, Germany
- E
Hachestraße
Hachestraße 63, 45127 Essen, Germany
Stops in Vienna
- A
Erdberg
U-Bahn Station Erdberg 2391/1, 1030 Wien, Austria - B
Hbf
Wiedner Gürtel 46, 1040 Wien, Austria - DFelberstraße 4, 1150 Wien, Austria
- ETriester Str. 2, 1100 Wien, Austria
- FEngerthstr. 244, 1020 Wien, Austria
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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Essen to Vienna
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much is the bus ticket from Essen to Vienna?
The cheapest coach tickets from Essen to Vienna start from ZAR 1,131. The average price for this route is around ZAR 1,395. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Essen to Vienna?
The average bus journey time from Essen to Vienna is 17h 40m, covering a distance of 476 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 15h 25m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Essen to Vienna route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 15 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Essen to Vienna?
The earliest bus departs from Essen to Vienna at 00:15. And the latest bus departs at 22:35.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Essen to Vienna?
A bus journey from Essen to Vienna produces an estimated 19.190600000000003 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from Essen to Vienna?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 11630 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Essen to Vienna?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Essen to Vienna?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Essen to Vienna?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Essen to Vienna was searched and found on 23 Apr 2026 with a price of ZAR 1,167To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Essen to Vienna as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from ZAR 1,167 to ZAR 2,158 for a bus ticket from Essen to Vienna based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at ZAR 1,277, which is on 2026-04-25.
What's the cheapest way to go from Essen to Vienna?
The Bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
