Vienna to Essen bus
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Bus times from Vienna to Essen
Fastest Journey
15 h 7 m
Average
17 h 6 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
761 km
Of the 6 buses that leave Vienna for Essen every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Bus from Vienna to Essen
 | Distance | 472 miles (761 km) |
 | Average bus duration | 16 h |
 | Average bus ticket price | $54 (€50) |
 | Bus frequency | 1 a day |
 | Direct bus | Yes, there is 1 direct bus a day |
 | Bus companies | Eurolines Germany, BlaBlaCar or Flixbus |
Buses from Vienna to Essen cover the 472 miles (761 km) long trip taking on average 16 h with our travel partners like Eurolines Germany, BlaBlaCar or Flixbus. Normally, there is 1 bus operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around $54 (€50), you can find the cheapest bus ticket for as low as $43 (€40). Travelers depart most frequently from Wien Westbahnhof and arrive in Essen, Freiheit / Am Hauptbahnhof (Ruhrbahn KundenCenter).
Bus companies: FlixBus from Vienna to Essen
Find the best buses from Vienna to Essen with Omio's travel partners FlixBus from $43 (€40). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost bus companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance bus at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
- Average Price: $43
Travel Tips: Bus to Essen from Vienna
Travel between Vienna, Austria and Essen, Germany by bus is: Fully open.
What is the status of international entry into Germany from Austria?
International entry status: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Austria
Do I need to self-quarantine on arrival in Germany from Vienna?
Conditions of entry:
- There are no current restrictions
What are the safety rules to follow in Essen, Germany?
When traveling in Germany, you must follow these COVID-19 safety rules:
- Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
- Face mask requirement: Mandatory
The information above was last checked on 8/8/22. This can change before your date of travel so please review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your bus from Vienna to Essen before traveling.
The restriction level for your return bus to Vienna, Austria from Essen is: Fully open.
Is my return bus into Vienna from Essen restricted?
International entry is allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Austria from Essen?
Conditions of reentry:
- There are no current restrictions
What are the safety rules to follow in Vienna, Austria?
The government of Austria has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Social distancing required: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
- Face mask required: Recommended
Last checked on 7/28/22. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your bus to Vienna from Essen closer to your date of departure here here.
Some of the Vienna bus stations to Essen you can start your journey from include Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB), Wien, Hauptbahnhof and Wien, Hauptbahnhof Südtiroler Platz. Similarly, some of the arrival bus stations in Essen include Essen, Freiheit / Am Hauptbahnhof (Ruhrbahn KundenCenter), Essen, Hauptbahnhof Südseite and Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof).
When traveling this route, Omio customers are departing most frequently from Wien Westbahnhof and arriving in Essen, Freiheit / Am Hauptbahnhof (Ruhrbahn KundenCenter).
You can find the most popular departure bus station for this route, Wien Westbahnhof, located approximately 4.2 miles (6.7 km) from the city center of Vienna. The most popular arrival bus station in Essen, called Essen, Freiheit / Am Hauptbahnhof (Ruhrbahn KundenCenter), is located around 0.4 miles (668 m) away from its city center.
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