How to get from Essen to Vienna
- 761 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 16h 15m
- 3 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 12 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Essen to Vienna: bus, flight. The two cities are about 761 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 12 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
This fare comes from a search on September 12, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
761 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €48Older observation | 5h 45m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Bus | €41Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 16h 15mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€48Older observation5h 45m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Bus€41Omio catalogue, Oct 316h 15m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Essen to Vienna: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Essen → Cologne/Bonn Airportbus
FlixBus·1h 30m - 2Cologne/Bonn Airport → Vienna Internationalflight
Ryanair·1h 30m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateDepartures from Essen to Vienna
FlixBus runs 3 scheduled departures a day, the first at 11:15 and the last at 13:15.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 3 | 11:15 | 13:15 |
All departures
- 11:15
- 12:15
- 13:15
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 3
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusEssen-Cologne/Bonn Airport, Essen central-Vienna CentralBook →RyanairCologne/Bonn Airport-Vienna InternationalSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Ryanair; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Essen to Vienna works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Essen central to Cologne, about 1h 30m. Transfer in Cologne and continue by Ryanair flight on to Vienna (1h 30m). In total it's roughly €48 over 5h 45m, 1 transfer.
Essen to Vienna: common questions
When is the first bus from Essen to Vienna?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 11:15 and the last at 13:15, from Essen central, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Essen to Vienna?
3 a day with FlixBus, between 11:15 and 13:15.
Which station does the bus from Essen to Vienna leave from?
Essen central with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
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.
Which operators run Essen to Vienna?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Ryanair.
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.
Where to next
Other ways people search Essen to Vienna
- how to get from Essen to Vienna
- Essen to Vienna travel time
- Essen to Vienna distance
- cheapest way from Essen to Vienna
- Essen to Vienna flight time
- flights from Essen to Vienna
- Essen Vienna direct flights
Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus, Ryanair
Route calculated: 12 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 12 Sep 2026