- Must visit
Kunsthistorisches Museum
World-class art museum in a grand Ringstrasse palace, especially strong in Bruegel, Old Masters, Egyptian antiquities, and classical collections.
Cheapest price on Oct 11
$109
Average ticket price on Oct 11
$231
Fastest journey on Oct 11
10 h 36 m
Average journey duration on Oct 11
10 h 47 m
Trains on Oct 11
42
Distance
761 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Essen to Vienna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Essen to Vienna will cost around $231 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $109.
It's difficult to get from Essen to Vienna without transferring at least 2 times.
S9 · ICE 517 · RJX 261
63606 · ICE 225 · ICE 211 · RJX 19917
S6 · 26800 · ICE 511 · RJX 65
S2 · ICE 523 · RJX 65
ICE 529 · EC 1217
63606 · ICE 225 · ICE 211 · RJX 19917
RE100+
ICE 915 · ICE 119+
RJX19915
63604 · ICE 915 · EC 1217
RE100+
ICE 915+
EC 1217
ICE 217 · ICE 575 · ICE 565+
RJX 69Trains from Essen to Vienna run on average 19 times per day, taking around 9h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $24 (€20) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 472 miles (761 km) distance in 8h 19m.
Distance 472 miles (761 km) |
Average train duration 9h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€20) |
Trains per day 19 |
Fastest train 8h 19m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 21 days |
The table below shows live departures for Essen to Vienna trains for today, Saturday, October 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 529 · EC 1217 | On time 7:20 AM Essen Hbf | 11h27 | 6:47 PM Vienna | 1 transfer | |
RE100+ ICE 915 · ICE 119+ RJX19915 | 8:04 AM Essen Hbf | 10h28 | 6:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
63604 · ICE 915 · EC 1217 | On time 8:04 AM Essen Hbf | 10h43 | 6:47 PM Vienna | 2 transfers | |
RE100+ ICE 915+ EC 1217 | 8:04 AM Essen Hbf | 10h43 | 6:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RE100+ ICE 915+ EC 1217+ REX 7 | 8:04 AM Essen Hbf | 11h11 | 7:15 PM Vienna Airport | 3 transfers | |
RE100+ ICE 915 · ICE 119+ RJX19915 | 8:04 AM Essen Hbf | 10h53 | 6:57 PM Vienna Airport | 4 transfers | |
S9 · ICE 515 · RJX 69 | On time 8:20 AM Essen Hbf | 11h12 | 7:32 PM Vienna | 2 transfers | |
DB S9+ ICE 515+ RJX 69 | 8:20 AM Essen Hbf | 11h12 | 7:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
DB S9+ ICE 515+ RJX 69+ IC 745 | 8:20 AM Essen Hbf | 11h43 | 8:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
DB S9+ ICE 515+ RJX 69+ IC 745 | 8:20 AM Essen Hbf | 12h07 | 8:27 PM Vienna Airport | 3 transfers | |
DB S9+ ICE 515+ RJX 69 · RJX13479 | 8:20 AM Essen Hbf | 11h37 | 7:57 PM Vienna Airport | 3 transfers | |
DB S9+ ICE 105 · ICE 2013 · ICE 517 | 9:20 AM Essen Hbf | 13h07 | 10:27 PM Vienna Airport | 5 transfers | |
DB S9+ ICE 105 · ICE 2013 · ICE 517 | 9:20 AM Essen Hbf | 12h43 | 10:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 5 transfers | |
DB S9+ ICE 105 · ICE 2013 · ICE 517 | 9:20 AM Essen Hbf | 13h07 | 10:27 PM Vienna Airport | 5 transfers | |
63606 · ICE 225 · ICE 211 · RJX 19917 | 10:04 AM Essen Hbf | 10h28 | 8:32 PM Vienna | 3 transfers | |
RE100+ ICE 225 · ICE 211+ IC 747 | 10:04 AM Essen Hbf | 10h59 | 9:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RE100+ ICE 225 · ICE 211+ RJX19917 | 10:04 AM Essen Hbf | 10h53 | 8:57 PM Vienna Airport | 4 transfers | |
RE100+ ICE 225 · ICE 211+ RJX19917 | 10:04 AM Essen Hbf | 10h28 | 8:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RE100+ ICE 225 · ICE 211+ IC 747 | 10:04 AM Essen Hbf | 11h23 | 9:27 PM Vienna Airport | 3 transfers | |
S9 · ICE 517 · RJX 261 | On time 10:20 AM Essen Hbf | 11h12 | 9:32 PM Vienna | 2 transfers | |
DB S9+ ICE 517+ RJX 261 | 10:20 AM Essen Hbf | 11h12 | 9:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
DB S9+ ICE 517+ RJX 261+ IC 749 | 10:20 AM Essen Hbf | 12h07 | 10:27 PM Vienna Airport | 3 transfers | |
DB S9+ ICE 517+ RJX 261+ IC 749 | 10:20 AM Essen Hbf | 11h43 | 10:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
DB S9+ ICE 517+ RJX 261+ RJ 19757 | 10:20 AM Essen Hbf | 11h37 | 9:57 PM Vienna Airport | 3 transfers | |
RE100+ ICE 919+ EC 213+ RJX19919 | 12:04 PM Essen Hbf | 10h53 | 10:57 PM Vienna Airport | 4 transfers | |
RE100+ ICE 919+ EC 213+ RJX19919 | 12:04 PM Essen Hbf | 10h28 | 10:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
63608 · ICE 919 · EC 213 · RJX 19919 | 12:04 PM Essen Hbf | 10h28 | 10:32 PM Vienna | 3 transfers | |
63608 · ICE 919 · EC 1219 | On time 12:04 PM Essen Hbf | 10h43 | 10:47 PM Vienna | 2 transfers | |
RE100+ ICE 919+ EC 1219+ REX 7 | 12:04 PM Essen Hbf | 11h11 | 11:15 PM Vienna Airport | 3 transfers | |
RE100+ ICE 919+ EC 1219 | 12:04 PM Essen Hbf | 10h43 | 10:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
S6 · ICE 629 · IC 406 | On time 12:18 PM Essen Hbf | 10h58 | 11:16 PM Vienna | 2 transfers | |
DB S6+ ICE 629+ IC 406 | 12:18 PM Essen Hbf | 10h58 | 11:16 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
DB S6+ ICE 629+ IC 406+ REX 7 | 12:18 PM Essen Hbf | 11h27 | 11:45 PM Vienna Airport | 3 transfers | |
DB S9+ ICE 519+ RE5 · RJX13483 | 12:20 PM Essen Hbf | 11h12 | 11:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
DB S9+ ICE 519+ RE5+ IC 843 | 12:20 PM Essen Hbf | 11h43 | 12:03 AM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
DB S9+ ICE 519+ RE5+ IC 843 | 12:20 PM Essen Hbf | 12h25 | 12:45 AM Vienna Airport | 4 transfers | |
DB S9+ ICE 519+ RE5 · RJX13483 | 12:20 PM Essen Hbf | 11h55 | 12:15 AM Vienna Airport | 4 transfers | |
S9 · ICE 519 · RJX 13483+ 79039 | 12:20 PM Essen Hbf | 11h12 | 11:32 PM Vienna | 3 transfers | |
RE100+ ICE 1011+ RJX19937+ NJ 295 | 2:04 PM Essen Hbf | 10h38 | 12:42 AM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RE100+ ICE 1011+ RJX19937+ REX 7 | 2:04 PM Essen Hbf | 11h11 | 1:15 AM Vienna Airport | 4 transfers | |
ICE 941+ NJ 457 | 2:21 PM Essen Hbf | 16h39 | 7:00 AM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 941+ NJ 457+ IC 1249 | 2:21 PM Essen Hbf | 17h06 | 7:27 AM Vienna Airport | 2 transfers | |
ICE 941+ EN 40457+ IC 407 | 2:21 PM Essen Hbf | 15h04 | 5:25 AM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 941+ EN 40457+ IC 407+ RJ 821 | 2:21 PM Essen Hbf | 15h36 | 5:57 AM Vienna Airport | 3 transfers | |
S6 · ICE 725 · RJ 263+ 79045 | 3:18 PM Essen Hbf | 11h51 | 3:09 AM Vienna | 3 transfers | |
DB S6+ ICE 725+ RE5+ RJ 263 | 3:18 PM Essen Hbf | 11h51 | 3:09 AM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
DB S6+ ICE 725+ RE5+ S 7 | 3:18 PM Essen Hbf | 13h23 | 4:41 AM Vienna Airport | 5 transfers | |
DB S6+ ICE 725+ RE5+ REX 7 | 3:18 PM Essen Hbf | 13h27 | 4:45 AM Vienna Airport | 4 transfers | |
S9 · ICE 201 · ICE 691 · RJ 263 | 3:20 PM Essen Hbf | 11h49 | 3:09 AM Vienna | 4 transfers | |
DB S9+ ICE 201 · ICE 691+ RE5 | 3:20 PM Essen Hbf | 13h25 | 4:45 AM Vienna Airport | 5 transfers | |
DB S9+ ICE 201 · ICE 691+ RE5 | 3:20 PM Essen Hbf | 11h49 | 3:09 AM Vienna Hbf | 4 transfers | |
DB S9+ ICE 201 · ICE 691+ RE5 | 3:20 PM Essen Hbf | 13h21 | 4:41 AM Vienna Airport | 6 transfers | |
RE11+ ICE 1749 · ICE 683+ DB S1 | 4:13 PM Essen Hbf | 14h19 | 6:32 AM Vienna Hbf | 4 transfers | |
RE11+ ICE 1749 · ICE 683+ DB S1 | 4:13 PM Essen Hbf | 14h44 | 6:57 AM Vienna Airport | 5 transfers | |
DB S9+ ICE 613 · ICE 929 · ICE 1015 | 4:20 PM Essen Hbf | 14h12 | 6:32 AM Vienna Hbf | 5 transfers | |
DB S9+ ICE 613+ EN 50237 | 4:20 PM Essen Hbf | 14h12 | 6:32 AM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
DB S9+ ICE 613+ EN 50237+ RJ 563 | 4:20 PM Essen Hbf | 14h37 | 6:57 AM Vienna Airport | 3 transfers | |
DB S9+ ICE 203 · ICE 693+ EN 50237 | 5:20 PM Essen Hbf | 13h12 | 6:32 AM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
DB S9+ ICE 203 · ICE 693+ EN 50237 | 5:20 PM Essen Hbf | 13h37 | 6:57 AM Vienna Airport | 4 transfers | |
RE100+ ICE 1015+ RE5 · RJX 769 | 6:04 PM Essen Hbf | 13h59 | 8:03 AM Vienna Airport | 3 transfers | |
RE100+ ICE 1015+ RE5+ EC 463 | 6:04 PM Essen Hbf | 12h28 | 6:32 AM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RE100+ ICE 1015+ RE5+ EC 463 | 6:04 PM Essen Hbf | 12h53 | 6:57 AM Vienna Airport | 4 transfers | |
NJ 40421 | 8:44 PM Essen Hbf | 13h10 | 9:54 AM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
NJ 40421+ RJX19929+ REX 7 | 8:44 PM Essen Hbf | 13h31 | 10:15 AM Vienna Airport | 2 transfers | |
NJ 40421+ RJX19929 | 8:44 PM Essen Hbf | 12h56 | 9:40 AM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
NJ 40421+ IC 545 | 8:44 PM Essen Hbf | 13h43 | 10:27 AM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
RE100 · RE1+ IC 60403+ ICE 699 | 10:04 PM Essen Hbf | 14h49 | 12:53 PM Vienna Hbf | 4 transfers | |
S9 · ICE 619 · RJX 61 | On time 10:20 PM Essen Hbf | 13h20 | 11:40 AM Vienna | 2 transfers | |
DB S9+ ICE 619+ RJX 61 | 10:20 PM Essen Hbf | 13h20 | 11:40 AM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
DB S9+ ICE 619 · ICE 1211 | 10:20 PM Essen Hbf | 14h33 | 12:53 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
S2 · ICE 523 · RJX 65 | On time 2:53 AM Essen Hbf | 12h47 | 3:40 PM Vienna | 2 transfers | |
S6 · 26800 · ICE 511 · RJX 65 | On time 3:48 AM Essen Hbf | 11h52 | 3:40 PM Vienna | 3 transfers | |
DB S6 · RE1+ ICE 23+ RB75 | 3:48 AM Essen Hbf | 13h22 | 5:10 PM Vienna Hbf | 5 transfers | |
DB S6 · RE1+ ICE 511+ RJX 65 | 3:48 AM Essen Hbf | 12h39 | 4:27 PM Vienna Airport | 4 transfers | |
DB S6 · RE1+ ICE 23+ RB75 | 3:48 AM Essen Hbf | 13h39 | 5:27 PM Vienna Airport | 5 transfers | |
DB S6 · RE1+ ICE 511+ RJX 65 | 3:48 AM Essen Hbf | 12h22 | 4:10 PM Vienna Hbf | 4 transfers | |
ICE 525 · ICE 1215+ RJX19977 | 5:24 AM Essen Hbf | 11h16 | 4:40 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 525 · ICE 1215 | 5:24 AM Essen Hbf | 11h29 | 4:53 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 525 · ICE 1215+ IC 649 | 5:24 AM Essen Hbf | 12h03 | 5:27 PM Vienna Airport | 2 transfers | |
ICE 525 · ICE 1215+ RJX19977+ REX 7 | 5:24 AM Essen Hbf | 11h51 | 5:15 PM Vienna Airport | 3 transfers | |
ICE 527 · RJX 67 | On time 6:16 AM Essen Hbf | 11h24 | 5:40 PM Vienna | 1 transfer | |
ICE 527+ RJX 67+ IC 741 | On time 6:16 AM Essen Hbf | 11h54 | 6:10 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 527+ RJX 67 · RJX13477 | On time 6:16 AM Essen Hbf | 11h49 | 6:05 PM Vienna Airport | 2 transfers | |
ICE 527+ RJX 67+ IC 741 | On time 6:16 AM Essen Hbf | 12h11 | 6:27 PM Vienna Airport | 2 transfers | |
ICE 527+ RJX 67 | On time 6:16 AM Essen Hbf | 11h24 | 5:40 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 25 · ICE 513 · RJX 67 | On time 6:39 AM Essen Hbf | 11h01 | 5:40 PM Vienna | 2 transfers | |
ICE 25 · ICE 513+ RJX 67 · RJX13477 | On time 6:39 AM Essen Hbf | 11h26 | 6:05 PM Vienna Airport | 3 transfers | |
ICE 25 · ICE 513+ RJX 67+ IC 741 | On time 6:39 AM Essen Hbf | 11h31 | 6:10 PM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 25 · ICE 513+ RJX 67+ IC 741 | On time 6:39 AM Essen Hbf | 11h48 | 6:27 PM Vienna Airport | 3 transfers | |
ICE 25 · ICE 513+ RJX 67 | On time 6:39 AM Essen Hbf | 11h01 | 5:40 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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World-class art museum in a grand Ringstrasse palace, especially strong in Bruegel, Old Masters, Egyptian antiquities, and classical collections.
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Circular boulevard lined with palaces, museums, parks, and public buildings. It is the classic route for understanding Vienna’s grand nineteenth-century core.
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Historic restaurant by St. Stephen’s Cathedral, known for Wiener Schnitzel and classic Austrian dishes in an elegant, old-Vienna setting.
Refined restaurant famous for Tafelspitz and formal Viennese dining. It offers polished service and a grand atmosphere near the Stadtpark.
Traditional beer hall serving Austrian comfort food, local beer, and hearty portions in a lively, rustic setting popular with locals and visitors.
Moderate for Western Europe: hotels and dining are not cheap, but transit is good value and many sights can be enjoyed on a mid-range budget.
Service is often included, but rounding up is standard. In restaurants add about 5-10%; round up in cafes and taxis.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Essen to Vienna by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Vienna, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Essen to Vienna trains use the Essen Hbf to Wien Hauptbahnhof station pair, with some services arriving at Flughafen Wien. Use this guide to compare Essen and Vienna train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Essen Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Bollywood Express - Pizza & More, Kiepenkerl, Cafe Extrablatt, Tacos
Wi-Fi is available at Essen Hbf. ATMs are available at Essen Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Essen Hbf. Information desks are available at Essen Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Essen Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Essen Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Essen Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Essen Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Ambassador, Gästearpartment Dahl, WG-Hotel im Unperfekthaus, Motel One.
Essen, Kruppstraße / Am Thyssenhaus has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Essen, Kruppstraße / Am Thyssenhaus. ATMs are available at Essen, Kruppstraße / Am Thyssenhaus.
Ticket office support is available at Essen, Kruppstraße / Am Thyssenhaus.
Available at Essen, Kruppstraße / Am Thyssenhaus: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Essen, Kruppstraße / Am Thyssenhaus: The station has basic accessibility features.
Wien Hauptbahnhof is 2 km from Vienna city centre. Public transport options include:
Wien Hauptbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, L’Osteria, Akakiko, McDonald’s, Oberlaa, Nordsee, Som Kitchen, Starbucks, Admiral Sports Bar, Asia Gourmet, & many more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Wien Hauptbahnhof.
Ticket office support is available at Wien Hauptbahnhof. Information desks are information desks are located at each end of the main level.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level UG1 by the restrooms. They are self-service and available 24/7.
Available at Wien Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Wien Hauptbahnhof: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Wien Hauptbahnhof: Wheelchair facilities in elevators, barrier-free toilets, inductive sound system. For mobility assistance, call +43 517175.
Nearby hotels include Star Inn Hotel, Quartier Belvedere, AZIMUT Hotel Vienna.
Flughafen Wien is 3 km from Vienna city centre. Public transport options include:
Flughafen Wien has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Café Restaurant Johann Strauss, Zugvogel
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Flughafen Wien. Information desks are located in the main terminal.
Luggage storage is available at Flughafen Wien. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Flughafen Wien: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Flughafen Wien: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Flughafen Wien: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include NH Vienna Airport Conference Center, Moxy Vienna Airport, LifeHotel Vienna Airport.
Wien Westbahnhof is 2 km from Vienna city centre. Public transport options include:
Wien Westbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Westpol, Vapiano Wien Westbahnhof
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Wien Westbahnhof. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Wien Westbahnhof. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Wien Westbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Wien Westbahnhof: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Wien Westbahnhof: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Mercure Wien Westbahnhof, Fleming's Hotel Wien-Stadthalle, Motel One Wien-Westbahnhof.
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