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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 4 daily bus departures available. 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 03:00h, arriving at 19:50h the same day.
Departure station and country ViennaAustria
Arrival station and country EssenGermany
Travel Distance 956 km
Average Trip Duration 17h 00min
Total Departures 4
Popular Operators FlixBus
Lowest Price €46
Transportation Options Bus

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Getting from Vienna and Essen by bus

The shortest travel distance between Vienna and Essen is 956 km. The fastest bus which departs at has a travel time of 16:50h. The longest travel time on the route is 17:10h. You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.

Bus companies operating the Vienna to Essen route

FlixBus is the carrier operating this route. This company has been rated 1251 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.
Vienna
You can see information about the departure station and stops Vienna here.
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: €46 (One-Way) or €92 (Return).

Travel reviews for Vienna to Essen bus

Over 1251 travelers have shared their feedback and reviewed their bus journey from Vienna to Essen. The average rating is 0. You can read the users' review of the bus company below. These reviews were originally written under our former names, GetByBus and GetByFerry. But don’t worry, it’s all us! Same company, same trusted partners, just with a new vibe as Traveling.com.
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Frequently asked questions

The distance between these two places is a total of 956 km.

The average travel time between the stations is 17:00 hours.

The price for the cheapest tickets begin at €46.

The average number of daily departures is 4. However, we would advise you to look up specific dates you're interested in so that you make sure to check the number of departures on the travel date you are interested in the most.

All the buses have air conditioning, reclining seats, luggage storage and they make breaks along the way to ensure all the passengers get enough resting time and can make a toilet break.

To travel from Vienna to Essen by bus, select your preferred departure time and book your ticket on our platform. Detailed routes and schedules are available for you.

Use our online ticket tool to find schedules, routes, and ticket prices for buses traveling between your chosen stations.

The earliest is at 02:40 and the latest is at 03:00.

No, you don't have to print your ticket. You can show your QR code to the bus dirver, but keep track of your phone battery.

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