Rome2Rio

How to get fromBarcelona to Essenby plane, train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car or train

Find Transport to Essen

See all options

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.

  1. Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane plane BCN - DUS
    5h 16m
    €55–234

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Gare De Lyontrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Essen Hbftrain train Tha
    12h 18m
    €190–451

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Barcelona to Essen central train stationbus bus FlixBus N710
    20h 35m
    €80–130

  4. Drive 1,397.1 km

    1. Drive from Barcelona to Essencar car 1,397.1 km
    13h 30m
    €216–312

  5. Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train

    1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane plane BCN - CGN
    2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train
    6h 3m
    €74–278

  6. Fly to Frankfurt, train

    1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane plane BCN - FRA
    2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain train
    6h 40m
    €105–286

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from BARCELONA, Estacio Del Nord, stan. 30 to FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Hbf Südseite - Pforzheimer Str.bus bus
    2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain train 41 / ...
    22h 46m
    €116–188

Barcelona to Essen by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration12h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket€190Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

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.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Germany

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers

Trips from Barcelona

Trips to Essen

Popular routes