The average train between Madrid and Essen takes 26h 54m and the fastest train takes 24h 45m. The train runs, on average, 4 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.
Trains run 4 times a week between Madrid and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:50 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Essen at 10:34 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 26h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Essen. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Essen station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 54m.
Madrid to Essen train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Essen train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Madrid to Essen train tickets online with Renfe AVE, TGV inOui and 4 other operators.
The distance between Madrid and Essen is 1,477.7 km. The road distance is 2,313 km.
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 40m.
