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Trip Overview

The bus between Madrid and Essen takes 28h 25m. The bus runs, on average, 3 times per week from Madrid to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

28h 25m
Duration
1,924 km
Distance
€195
Average price
3 times a week
Frequency

Madrid to Essen bus times

Buses run 3 times a week between Madrid and Essen. The service departs Madrid at 5:00 PM in the evening, which arrives into Essen at 20:25:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 28h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    ALSAFlixBus28h 25m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    ALSAFlixBus28h 25m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    ALSAFlixBus28h 25m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Madrid to Essen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 1,923.6 km
  • Duration: 28h 25m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Essen, Germany?

You can take a bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Essen central train station via Vitoria-Gasteiz in around 29h.

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