The train between Essen and Madrid takes 29h 9m. The train runs, on average, 4 times per week from Essen to Madrid. 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 4 times a week between Essen and Madrid. The earliest departure is at 11:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:09 AM which arrives into Madrid at 4:18 PM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 29h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Madrid station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 9m.
Essen to Madrid train services, operated by National Express, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Madrid train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Book your Essen to Madrid train tickets online with National Express, Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Essen and Madrid is 1,477.7 km. The road distance is 2,321 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes via Koeln Hbf, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Avignon Tgv in around 16h 37m.