What is the cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Essen is to bus which costs €60 - €130 and takes 26h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barcelona to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Essen is to fly which takes 5h 16m and costs €55 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Barcelona and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona to Essen. However, there are services departing from BARCELONA, Estacio Del Nord, stan. 30 and arriving at Essen via Frankfurt central train station and Köln. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Barcelona and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Essen. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Essen Hbf via Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 18m.

How far is it from Barcelona to Essen?

The distance between Barcelona and Essen is 1219 km. The road distance is 1397.1 km.

How do I travel from Barcelona to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Barcelona to Essen without a car is to train which takes 12h 18m and costs €190 - €460.

How long does it take to get from Barcelona to Essen?

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Barcelona to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barcelona to Essen bus from?

Barcelona to Essen bus services, operated by Sindbad, depart from BARCELONA, Estacio Del Nord, stan. 30 station.

Where do I catch the Barcelona to Essen train from?

Barcelona to Essen train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.

Train, bus or fly from Barcelona to Essen?

The best way to get from Barcelona to Essen is to fly which takes 5h 16m and costs €55 - €240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €190 - €460 and takes 12h 18m, you could also bus via Frankfurt am Main, which costs €100 - €260 and takes 24h 2m.

Where does the Barcelona to Essen bus arrive?

Barcelona to Essen bus services, operated by Sindbad, arrive at FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Hbf Südseite - Pforzheimer Str. station.

Where does the Barcelona to Essen train arrive?

Barcelona to Essen train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Can I drive from Barcelona to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Essen is 1397 km. It takes approximately 13h 30m to drive from Barcelona to Essen.

How do I get a bus ticket from Barcelona to Essen?

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Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2623+ hotels available in Essen.

Barcelona to Essen - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Barcelona to Essen by plane, train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BCN - DUS
5h 16m
€56–234
Train
1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Essen Hbftrain Tha
12h 18m
€190–451
Bus via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the bus from BARCELONA, Estacio Del Nord, stan. 30 to FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Hbf Südseite - Pforzheimer Str.bus
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Cologne Airport CGNbus N61 / ...
3. Take the bus from Köln to Essenbus
24h 2m
€104–253
Drive 1,397.1 km
1. Drive from Barcelona to Essencar 1,397.1 km
13h 30m
€215–311
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BCN - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
6h 3m
€70–278
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BCN - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
6h 40m
€106–300
Bus
1. Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Antwerp - Rooseveltplaatsbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Antwerp to Essenbus Kyiv-Den haag / ...
26h 47m
€61–130

Barcelona to Essen by train

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12h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,219.4 km
Duration: 5h 16m

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

Vueling Airlines, Eurowings, and two other airlines fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barcelona-Sants to Essen Hbf via Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord in around 12h 18m.

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