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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Barcelona is to bus which costs €40 - €200 and takes 20h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Barcelona is to fly which takes 5h 28m and costs €55 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Barcelona?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Essen central train station station and arriving at Barcelona. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Barcelona?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Barcelona-Sants via Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 26m.

How far is it from Essen to Barcelona?

The distance between Essen and Barcelona is 1219 km. The road distance is 1398.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Barcelona without a car is to train which takes 12h 26m and costs €130 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Essen to Barcelona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Barcelona bus from?

Essen to Barcelona bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Barcelona train from?

Essen to Barcelona train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Essen to Barcelona?

The best way to get from Essen to Barcelona is to fly which takes 5h 28m and costs €55 - €240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €130 - €450 and takes 12h 26m, you could also bus, which costs €40 - €200 and takes 20h 35m.

Where does the Essen to Barcelona bus arrive?

Essen to Barcelona bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Barcelona station.

Where does the Essen to Barcelona train arrive?

Essen to Barcelona train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Essen to Barcelona?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Barcelona is 1398 km. It takes approximately 13h 32m to drive from Essen to Barcelona.

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

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

Book your Essen to Barcelona bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Barcelona?

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Essen to Barcelona - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Essen to Barcelona by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), 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 from Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane DUS - BCN
5h 28m
€55–240
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Barcelonabus FlixBus N710
20h 35m
€40–200
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Tha
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Barcelona-Santstrain Tgv
12h 26m
€131–442
Drive 1,398.1 km
1. Drive from Essen to Barcelonacar 1,398.1 km
13h 32m
€219–316
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane CGN - BCN
5h 55m
€74–247
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane FRA - BCN
6h 32m
€103–306
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane AMS - BCN
7h 54m
€97–290
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt - Airport Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
22h 26m
€78–270

Essen to Barcelona by train

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12h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,219.3 km
Duration: 5h 28m

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

Vueling Airlines, Eurowings, and four other airlines fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essen Hbf to Barcelona-Sants via Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 12h 26m.

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