Bus Vienna to Essen: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Vienna to Essen

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Vienna to Essen from various bus operators like FlixBus for the next days.

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Wednesday

$42

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

$53

Sunday

$56

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	16h 30m	12:30 PM	Vienna	Erdberg	5:00 AM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Erdberg, Vienna (Austria) at 9/9/2026 12:30:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 9/10/2026 5:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 30m
FlixBus	15h 35m	2:30 PM	Vienna	Erdberg	6:05 AM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Erdberg, Vienna (Austria) at 9/9/2026 2:30:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 9/10/2026 6:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 35m
FlixBus	15h 50m	2:35 PM	Vienna	Erdberg	6:25 AM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Erdberg, Vienna (Austria) at 9/9/2026 2:35:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 9/10/2026 6:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 50m
FlixBus	18h 15m	5:35 PM	Vienna	Erdberg	11:50 AM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Erdberg, Vienna (Austria) at 9/9/2026 5:35:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 9/10/2026 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 15m
FlixBus	17h 30m	9:15 PM	Vienna	Erdberg	2:45 PM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Erdberg, Vienna (Austria) at 9/9/2026 9:15:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 9/10/2026 2:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	16h 30m	12:30 PM	Vienna	Erdberg	5:00 AM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$53	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Erdberg, Vienna (Austria) at 9/12/2026 12:30:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 9/13/2026 5:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 30m
FlixBus	15h 35m	2:30 PM	Vienna	Erdberg	6:05 AM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$53	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Erdberg, Vienna (Austria) at 9/12/2026 2:30:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 9/13/2026 6:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 35m
FlixBus	18h 15m	5:35 PM	Vienna	Erdberg	11:50 AM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$53	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Erdberg, Vienna (Austria) at 9/12/2026 5:35:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 9/13/2026 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 15m
FlixBus	17h 20m	11:30 PM	Vienna	Erdberg	4:50 PM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$53	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Erdberg, Vienna (Austria) at 9/12/2026 11:30:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 9/13/2026 4:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 20m
FlixBus	16h 0m	1:00 PM	Vienna	Südtirolerplatz Bus Station	5:00 AM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$53	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Südtirolerplatz Bus Station, Vienna (Austria) at 9/12/2026 1:00:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 9/13/2026 5:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	17h 20m	11:30 PM	Vienna	Erdberg	4:50 PM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$56	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Erdberg, Vienna (Austria) at 9/13/2026 11:30:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 9/14/2026 4:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 20m
FlixBus	18h 55m	4:55 PM	Vienna	Südtirolerplatz Bus Station	11:50 AM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$56	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Südtirolerplatz Bus Station, Vienna (Austria) at 9/13/2026 4:55:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 9/14/2026 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 55m
FlixBus	18h 45m	10:05 PM	Vienna	Südtirolerplatz Bus Station	4:50 PM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$56	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Südtirolerplatz Bus Station, Vienna (Austria) at 9/13/2026 10:05:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 9/14/2026 4:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 45m
FlixBus	18h 0m	11:45 PM	Vienna	Südtirolerplatz Bus Station	5:45 PM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$56	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Südtirolerplatz Bus Station, Vienna (Austria) at 9/13/2026 11:45:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 9/14/2026 5:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 0m
FlixBus	15h 35m	2:30 PM	Vienna	Erdberg	6:05 AM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$57	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Erdberg, Vienna (Austria) at 9/13/2026 2:30:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 9/14/2026 6:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 35m

Did you know that if you travel from Vienna to Essen via Giessen, you can save more than $9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  17h 55m
  
  0
  
  5:55 PM
  
  Vienna
  Erdberg
  
  7:45 AM
  
  Giessen
  Mathematikum Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $37
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Erdberg, Vienna (Austria) at 9/14/2026 5:55:00 PM to Mathematikum Bus Stop, Giessen (Germany) arriving at 9/15/2026 7:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 50m
- FlixBus
  
  4h 0m
  
  0
  
  7:50 AM
  
  Giessen
  Mathematikum Bus Stop
  
  11:50 AM
  
  Essen
  Central Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $10
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Mathematikum Bus Stop, Giessen (Germany) at 9/15/2026 7:50:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 9/15/2026 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
Travel time is 2h 20m longer, but you will save $9

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Vienna to Essen is $36 on 9/22/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Vienna and Essen

See here how frequent the connections between Vienna and Essen are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 13 daily buses from Vienna to Essen. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 11 daily coaches between Vienna and Essen.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 18 buses from Vienna to Essen, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Vienna and Essen, with 2 offers.

Facts about the bus from Vienna to Essen

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 12 times every day by bus from Vienna to Essen in one click! Book your bus ticket from Vienna to Essen starting from $36!

Cheapest Bus	$36
Fastest Bus	15h 35m
Earliest Bus	2:40 AM
Latest Bus	11:45 PM
Daily Bus Routes	12 Ø
Distance	473.4 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Vienna to Essen

Every day, 12 buses from 1 bus companies leave Vienna for Essen: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 09/07/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 09/06

Monday 09/07

Tuesday 09/08

Wednesday 09/09

$42

Thursday 09/10

$48

Friday 09/11

$57

Saturday 09/12

$56

Sunday 09/13

$56

Monday 09/14

$47

Tuesday 09/15

$43

Wednesday 09/16

$42

Thursday 09/17

$48

Friday 09/18

$55

Saturday 09/19

$53

Sunday 09/20

$56

Monday 09/21

Tuesday 09/22

$36

Wednesday 09/23

Thursday 09/24

Friday 09/25

$51

Saturday 09/26

Sunday 09/27

$56

Monday 09/28

Tuesday 09/29

Wednesday 09/30

Thursday 10/01

Friday 10/02

Saturday 10/03

The cheapest time to travel from Vienna to Essen

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Vienna to Essen, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $42, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Vienna to Essen. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $56.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Vienna to Essen, with $36. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $54.

How to save money travelling from Vienna to Essen

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Vienna to Essen in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Vienna to Essen, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Vienna to Essen are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Vienna and Essen

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Vienna and Essen.

Erdberg

Edbergstarsse 200 A

Reumannplatz

Quellenstraße 64

Stadion Center

Olympiapl. 2

Südtirolerplatz Bus Station

Südtiroler Platz / Wiedner Gürtel

Karlsplatz

Karlsplatz 1-3

Freiheit Bus Stop

Central Bus Station

Rathaus Bus Stop

Am Porschepl.

Süd Bus Station

Am Grugapark

Bredeney Bus Stop

Service and Comfort on the bus from Vienna to Essen

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Vienna to Essen? Or which bus companies serve the route Vienna to Essen? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Vienna to Essen bus

How much does a Vienna Essen bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $36 and takes 16h 30m to reach Essen. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Vienna to Essen?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $36 and $94. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Essen.

On average, how many connections are available from Vienna to Essen each day?

Every day, the Vienna to Essen bus route is served by approximately 12 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Vienna to Essen take?

The fastest bus from Vienna to Essen is offered by FlixBus and takes 15h 35m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $42. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Vienna to Essen?

The earliest bus arriving in Essen from Vienna starts at 2:40 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Vienna to Essen?

The latest bus trip departing from Vienna for Essen starts at 11:45 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Vienna Essen route?

When traveling by bus from Vienna to Essen, passengers can travel with FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Essen?

You can check all the direct connections between Vienna and Essen by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Vienna to Essen bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Vienna Essen bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Vienna Essen bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Vienna to Essen on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Vienna to Essen?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Vienna to Essen

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Vienna and to Essen

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Vienna and to Essen. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!