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Trip Overview

The average train between Madrid and Essen takes 28h 32m and the fastest train takes 25h 19m. The train service runs several times per day 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 32m
Duration
2,294 km
Distance
€602
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain train Ave
  2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Gare De Lyontrain train Tgv
  3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Essen Hbftrain train
16h 19m
€483–864

Madrid to Essen train times

Trains run twice daily between Madrid and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:50 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:56 PM which arrives into Essen at 10:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 28h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 2,293.5 km
  • Duration: 28h 32m

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

You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Essen Hbf via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Paris Nord in around 16h 19m.

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