There are 11 ways to get from Essen to Spain by plane, train (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 Düsseldorf International Airport to Son Sant Joan Airport
best- Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI)plane DUS - PMI
4h 46m€53–234Fly Dortmund Airport to Son Sant Joan Airport
cheapest- Fly from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI)plane DTM - PMI
6h 3m€52–190Train
- Take the train from Essen Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Tha
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Barcelona-Santstrain Tgv
12h 35m€310–537Bus
- Take the bus from Essen central train station to Barcelonabus FlixBus N710
20h 35m€100–180Drive 1,398.2 km
- Drive from Essen to Barcelonacar 1,398.2 km
13h 34m€221–319Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane DUS - BCN
5h 28m€55–214Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane DUS - MAD
5h 34m€85–243Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Son Sant Joan Airport
- Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
- Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI)plane CGN - PMI
5h 42m€63–232Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
- Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane CGN - BCN
5h 59m€65–282Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Bilbao Airport, bus
- Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane DUS - BIO
- Take the bus from Airport Loiu Bilbao to Donostia / San Sebastiánbus
6h 39m€89–276Train, bus
- Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
- Take the bus from Frankfurt - Airport Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
22h 28m€165–406
Essen to Spain by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Essen to Spain is to fly which costs €50 - €190 and takes 6h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Essen to Spain is to fly which takes 4h 46m and costs €50 - €240.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Essen central train station station and arriving at Barcelona. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Essen to Spain. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon and Barcelona Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 35m.
The distance between Essen and Spain is 1388 km. The road distance is 1398.2 km.
The best way to get from Essen to Spain without a car is to train which takes 12h 35m and costs €310 - €550.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Essen to Spain, including transfers.
Essen to Spain bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.
Essen to Spain train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Essen Hbf station.
The best way to get from Essen to Spain is to fly which takes 4h 46m and costs €50 - €240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €310 - €550 and takes 12h 35m, you could also bus, which costs €100 - €180 and takes 20h 35m.
What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Spain?
Condor Flugdienst, Corendon Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essen Hbf to Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Barcelona Sants in around 12h 35m.
- Website
- eurowings.com
Flights from Düsseldorf International Airport to Son Sant Joan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–170
Flights from Düsseldorf International Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–150
Flights from Düsseldorf International Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €75–210
Flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Son Sant Joan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–150
Flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–210
Flights from Dortmund Airport to Son Sant Joan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–180
Flights from Düsseldorf International Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €70–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Essen Hbf to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €95–200
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Essen central train station to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €100–180
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Essen to Spain bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Barcelona station.
Essen to Spain train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Spain is 1398 km. It takes approximately 13h 34m to drive from Essen to Spain.
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