The average train between Granada and Essen takes 35h 5m and the fastest train takes 31h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Granada 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.
Trains run twice daily between Granada and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Granada is at 2:55 PM which arrives into Essen at 10:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and take an average of 35h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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38h 15m • 4 changes
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31h 20m • 4 changes
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38h 15m • 4 changes
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31h 20m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Granada to Essen. However, there are services departing from Granada station and arriving at Essen station via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 5m.
Granada to Essen train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Granada station.
Granada to Essen train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Granada to Essen train tickets online with Renfe AVE, TGV inOui and 3 other operators.
The distance between Granada and Essen is 1,793.2 km. The road distance is 2,862 km.
You can take a train from Granada to Essen Hbf via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Paris Nord in around 20h 15m.