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

The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Essen is to bus which costs €60 - €160 and takes 24h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Madrid to Essen is to fly which takes 5h 27m and costs €80 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Madrid and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Estación Sur de Autobuses and arriving at Essen central train station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Madrid and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Essen. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arriving at Essen Hbf via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 20m.

How far is it from Madrid to Essen?

The distance between Madrid and Essen is 1486 km. The road distance is 1769.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Madrid to Essen without a car is to train via Barcelona which takes 16h 20m and costs €170 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Madrid to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Essen bus from?

Madrid to Essen bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación Sur de Autobuses station.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Essen train from?

Madrid to Essen train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.

Train, bus or fly from Madrid to Essen?

The best way to get from Madrid to Essen is to fly which takes 5h 27m and costs €80 - €270. Alternatively, you can train via Barcelona, which costs €170 - €550 and takes 16h 20m, you could also bus, which costs €60 - €160 and takes 24h 55m.

Where does the Madrid to Essen bus arrive?

Madrid to Essen bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy station.

Where does the Madrid to Essen train arrive?

Madrid to Essen train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.

Can I drive from Madrid to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Essen is 1769 km. It takes approximately 17h to drive from Madrid to Essen.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MAD - DUS
5h 27m
€83–261
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Paris, Quai de Bercybus
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Essen central train stationbus N74 / ...
24h 55m
€62–159
Train via Barcelona
1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Essen Hbftrain Tha
16h 20m
€170–529
Drive 1,769.2 km
1. Drive from Madrid to Essencar 1,769.2 km
17h
€275–397
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane MAD - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
7h 1m
€108–328
Train
1. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Iruntrain Alv / ...
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Essen Hbftrain
18h 31m
€155–427
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Madrid-Moncloa to Salamanca, Estación de Autobusesbus
2. Take the bus from Salamanca to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Hasselttrain Ic / ...
4. Take the bus from Hasselt to Essenbus
34h 39m

Madrid to Essen by train

14Weekly Trains

16h 20mAverage Duration

€170Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,486.3 km
Duration: 5h 27m

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

Iberia, Eurowings, and three other airlines fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Essen Hbf via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Paris Nord in around 16h 20m.

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