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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Madrid is to fly which costs €80 - €230 and takes 5h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Madrid is to fly which takes 5h 26m and costs €80 - €230.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Madrid?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon and Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 48m.

How far is it from Essen to Madrid?

The distance between Essen and Madrid is 1486 km. The road distance is 1770.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Madrid without a car is to train which takes 15h 48m and costs €480 - €900.

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

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Essen to Madrid, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Madrid train from?

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

Train or fly from Essen to Madrid?

The best way to get from Essen to Madrid is to fly which takes 5h 26m and costs €80 - €230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €480 - €900 and takes 15h 48m.

Where does the Essen to Madrid train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Madrid?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Madrid is 1771 km. It takes approximately 17h 3m to drive from Essen to Madrid.

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

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Where can I stay near Madrid?

There are 3615+ hotels available in Madrid.

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

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

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 Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane DUS - MAD
5h 26m
€85–225
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Paris Nordtrain
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Barcelona-Santstrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Ave
15h 48m
€482–854
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Vitoria-Gasteizbus FlixBus N1153
2. Take the train from Vitoria/Gasteiz to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv / ...
28h 52m
€158–271
Drive 1,770.7 km
1. Drive from Essen to Madridcar 1,770.7 km
17h 3m
€277–400
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane FRA - MAD
6h 51m
€129–341
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 Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane AMS - MAD
7h 48m
€102–296
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt - Airport Bus Station to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus BlaBlaCar Bus
31h 31m
€188–378

Essen to Madrid by train

12Weekly Trains

15h 48mAverage Duration

€482Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,486.3 km
Duration: 5h 26m

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

Eurowings, Iberia, and two other airlines fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essen Hbf to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Barcelona-Sants in around 15h 48m.

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