The average train between Essen and Barcelona takes 18h 26m and the fastest train takes 13h. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Barcelona. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Essen and Barcelona. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 4:32 PM which arrives into Barcelona at 1:36 PM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 18h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Barcelona station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 26m.
Essen to Barcelona train services, operated by National Express, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Barcelona train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Book your Essen to Barcelona train tickets online with National Express, Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Essen and Barcelona is 1,179 km. The road distance is 1,688 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Barcelona-Sants via Koeln Hbf, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 13h 17m.
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