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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Tarifa is to fly and bus which costs €95 - €300 and takes 9h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Tarifa is to train and fly and car ferry which takes 9h 7m and costs €140 - €800.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Tarifa?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Tarifa. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Tarifa via Vitoria-Gasteiz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 35m.

How far is it from Essen to Tarifa?

The distance between Essen and Tarifa is 2041 km. The road distance is 2423.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Tarifa without a car is to train and bus via Irun which takes 29h 42m and costs €430 - €750.

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

It takes approximately 9h 17m to get from Essen to Tarifa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Tarifa bus from?

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

Where does the Essen to Tarifa bus arrive?

Essen to Tarifa bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Vitoria-Gasteiz station.

Can I drive from Essen to Tarifa?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Tarifa is 2424 km. It takes approximately 23h 42m to drive from Essen to Tarifa.

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

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Where can I stay near Tarifa?

There are 1104+ hotels available in Tarifa.

Essen to Tarifa - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car ferry, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Essen to Tarifa by plane, bus, train, car ferry, 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 Düsseldorf International Airport to Málaga Airport, bus
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1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Málaga Airport (AGP)plane DUS - AGP
2. Take the bus from Malaga Airport to Estación de Autobuses de Marbellabus
3. Take the bus from Marbella Estación de Autobuses to Tarifabus
9h 17m
€95–293
Train, bus via Irun
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Tha
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Hendayetrain Tgv
3. Take the bus from Irun to Tarifabus
29h 42m
€432–733
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Montpellierbus
2. Take the carferry from Port of Sete to Port of Tangier Villecarferry
3. Take the carferry from Port of Tangier Ville to Tarifacarferry
2d 20h
€255–591
Drive 2,423.9 km
1. Drive from Essen to Tarifacar 2,423.9 km
23h 42m
€397–574
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Jerez Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Jerez Airport (XRY)plane DUS - XRY
2. Take the train from La Parra to Bahia Surtrain
3. Take the bus from San Fernando to Tarifabus
9h 18m
€99–290
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Málaga Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koeln/Bonn Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Málaga Airport (AGP)plane CGN - AGP
3. Take the bus from Malaga Airport to Estación de Autobuses de Marbellabus
4. Take the bus from Marbella Estación de Autobuses to Tarifabus
10h 24m
€101–352
Fly Weeze Airport to Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport, car ferry
1. Fly from Weeze Airport (NRN) to Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport (TNG)plane NRN - TNG
2. Take the carferry from Port of Tangier Ville to Tarifacarferry
9h 30m
€125–774
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport, car ferry
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koeln/Bonn Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport (TNG)plane CGN - TNG
3. Take the carferry from Port of Tangier Ville to Tarifacarferry
9h 7m
€148–779
Fly Weeze Airport to Málaga Airport, bus
1. Fly from Weeze Airport (NRN) to Málaga Airport (AGP)plane NRN - AGP
2. Take the bus from Malaga Airport to Estación de Autobuses de Marbellabus
3. Take the bus from Marbella Estación de Autobuses to Tarifabus
10h 43m
€103–287
Train, train to Eindhoven Airport, fly to Seville Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Viersen Bahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Venlo to Eindhoven Centraaltrain
3. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Seville Airport (SVQ)plane EIN - SVQ
4. Take the train from Sevilla-Santa Justa to Bahia Surtrain
5. Take the bus from San Fernando to Tarifabus
12h 43m
€149–375
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Salamanca, Estación de Autobusesbus
3. Take the bus from Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses to Tarifabus
38h 29m
€275–446
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Vitoria-Gasteizbus FlixBus N1153
2. Take the bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Tarifabus Irun
40h 35m
€209–320

Essen to Tarifa by train, subway, and bus

13Weekly Services

29h 42mAverage Duration

€432Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,040.6 km
Duration: 9h 17m

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You can take a bus from Essen central train station to Tarifa via Vitoria-Gasteiz in around 40h 35m.

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