How to get from Essen to Vienna
A real 2-leg route: bus. Door to door 21h 05m, from €95.
We compared the ways to travel from Essen to Vienna. The most useful door-to-door route takes 21h 05m by bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 761 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
Essen to Vienna: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Essen → Mönchengladbachbus
FlixBus·1h 05m - 2Mönchengladbach → ViennabusFlixBus·14h 15m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
2 ways from Essen to Vienna: flight, bus
How the trip from Essen to Vienna works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Essen central to Mönchengladbach central, about 1h 5m. Transfer in Mönchengladbach central and continue by FlixBus bus on to Vienna (14h 15m). In total it's roughly €95 over 21h 5m, 1 transfer.
What Omio sells on this route
Omio's own lowest fares, one per mode. These are starting prices for the route in general, not for a date you picked, and they are refreshed once a day.
Omio last refreshed these on Mon, Aug 31
Who runs Essen to Vienna
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Essen to Vienna: common questions
How long does it take to get from Essen to Vienna?+−
The most useful route takes about 21h 05m by bus, 1 transfer.
How far is Vienna from Essen?+−
About 761 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Essen to Vienna cost?+−
The best price in our latest search was €95. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Essen to Vienna?+−
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
Can you get from Essen to Vienna without flying?+−
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 21h 05m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Essen to Vienna?+−
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?+−
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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