Bus from Vienna to Essen: Tickets & Schedules

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Next departures for Vienna to Essen on February 21
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBusBus
Flughafen / Airport (VIE)
Essen Hauptbahnhof FreiheitNo tags
FlixBusBus
Erdberg
Essen Hauptbahnhof FreiheitNo tags
FlixBusBus
Flughafen / Airport (VIE)
Essen Hauptbahnhof FreiheitNo tags
FlixBusBus
Erdberg
Essen Hauptbahnhof FreiheitNo tags
FlixBusBus
Hbf
Essen Hauptbahnhof FreiheitNo tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Vienna to Essen

We recommend carpooling

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 $85, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day
10hAverage Duration
762 kmDistance
32kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$76 - $175Average Duration17h 35m
19kg CO₂e
Average Price$73 - $252Average Duration10h 56m
18kg CO₂e
Carpool
Average Price$85 - $106Average Duration10h
32kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Vienna to Essen by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Vienna to Essen?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Vienna to Essen start from $76. The average price for this route is around $106. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Vienna to Essen?

    The average bus travel time from Vienna to Essen is 17h 35m, covering a distance of 763 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 15h 35m and is operated by FlixBus.

  3. Which bus companies service the Vienna to Essen route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 13 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Vienna to Essen?

    The earliest bus departs from Vienna to Essen at 2:40am. And the latest bus departs at 11:45pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Vienna to Essen?

    A bus trip from Vienna to Essen generates an estimated 19 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Vienna to Essen?

    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 11405 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Vienna to Essen?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Vienna to Essen?

    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.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Vienna to Essen?

    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.

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