Vienna to Essen Bus

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Vienna to Essen Route Summary

Vienna to Essen bus is a popular way of travelling between Austria and Germany.There are up to 2 daily bus departures available, including 2 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Vienna bus station at 02:40h, arriving at Essen bus station at 19:50h the same day. While latest bus departs at 22:30h, arriving at 15:30h the following day.
Departure station and country Vienna, Austria
Arrival station and country Essen, Germany
Travel Distance 956 km
Average Trip Duration 17h 00min
Total Departures 2
Popular Operators FlixBus
Lowest Price €51
Transportation Options Bus, Plane


Getting from Vienna and Essen by bus

The shortest travel distance between Vienna and Essen is 956 km. The fastest bus which departs at 03:00 has a travel time of 16:50h. The longest travel time on the route is 17:10h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and toilet. You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.

Overnight buses

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Essen earlier, there are 2 night buses from Vienna to Essen. The overnight buses depart between and 22:30 and arrive at 15:30 the same day. Since the travel time between the two stations is 09:29, all bus departures for this route are overnight. You can see some of them below.

Bus companies operating the Vienna to Essen route

FlixBus is the carrier operating this route. This company has been rated 1274 times by travelers. Here you can see their average rating.

7.1 FlixBus

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Vienna or Essen bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.
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  Vienna

You can see information about the departure station and stops Vienna here

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  Essen

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Essen here


Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: €51 (One-Way) or €102 (Return).

Travel reviews for Vienna to Essen bus

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