Trains tickets from Vienna to Essen

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Today10 Jul
from US$61
Tomorrow11 Jul
Sat12 Jul
from US$72
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Next departures to Essen

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 12 July at
    Departure city: Vienna
    Departure location: Erdberg
    Arrival time: 13 July at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: HBF
    Operated by: Flixbus + Flixtrain
    Flixbus + Flixtrain
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: 12 July at
    Departure city: Vienna
    Departure location: Wien Hauptbahnhof
    Arrival time: 12 July at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Central Train Station
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 12 July at
    Departure city: Vienna
    Departure location: Flughafen / Airport (VIE)
    Arrival time: 13 July at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: HBF
    Operated by: Flixbus + Flixtrain
    Flixbus + Flixtrain
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 12 July at
    Departure city: Vienna
    Departure location: Wien Hauptbahnhof
    Arrival time: 12 July at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: Essen Central Train Station
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 12 July at
    Departure city: Vienna
    Departure location: Flughafen / Airport (VIE)
    Arrival time: 13 July at
    Destination city: Essen
    Destination location: HBF
    Operated by: Flixbus + Flixtrain
    Flixbus + Flixtrain
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Vienna to Essen

Bus
Average priceUS$62 - US$135Average duration17h 20m
19kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
Train
Average priceUS$72 - US$296Average duration9h 45m
18kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
Carpool
Average priceUS$68 - US$73Average 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$68, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3carpool per day
10hAverage duration
US$68Cheapest ticket
32kgCO₂ emissions

Train Vienna to Essen: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket priceUS$128
Average train trip duration9h 45m
Number of daily trains3
Earliest train departure06:13
Distance474 miles
Latest train departure15:13

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$128. 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 train trip from Vienna to Essen?

    A train trip between Vienna and Essen is around 9h 45m, although the fastest train will take about 8h 49m. This is the time it takes to travel the 473 miles that separates the two cities.

  3. How many daily train 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. Which train companies travel from Vienna to Essen?

    When taking the train from Vienna to Essen, you can travel comfortably and safely with Deutsche Bahn ICE.

  5. 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.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

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US$85
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US$109
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Vienna to Essen was searched and found on 10 Jul 2025 with a price of US$85

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

You can expect to pay from US$85 to US$322 for a train ticket from Vienna to Essen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$109, which is on 2025-07-12.

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.

Create your own real-life musical score by curating a personalised train travel playlist – the perfect accompaniment for your journey from Vienna to Essen.

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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