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

The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Essen is to fly which costs €85 - €290 and takes 5h 24m.

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 24m and costs €85 - €290.

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 Madrid, Avenida de América and arriving at Essen central train station via Vitoria-Gasteiz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 35m.

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 15h 56m.

How far is it from Madrid to Essen?

The distance between Madrid and Essen is 1486 km. The road distance is 1769.4 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 which takes 15h 56m and costs €180 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 5h 24m 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 Madrid, Avenida de América 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 24m and costs €85 - €290. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €180 - €600 and takes 15h 56m, you could also bus, which costs €140 - €230 and takes 29h 35m.

Where does the Madrid to Essen bus arrive?

Madrid to Essen bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Vitoria-Gasteiz 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 16h 53m 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?

There are 2599+ hotels available in Essen.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Madrid to Essen by plane, train (Renfe, Ouigo, TGV, Eurostar), 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 to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)MAD - DUS
5h 24m
€88–281
Train
1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-SantsAve
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Essen HbfTha
15h 56m
€181–591
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Madrid - South Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Essen HbfThalys
22h 40m
€125–359
Drive 1,769.4 km
1. Drive from Madrid to Essen1,769.4 km
16h 53m
€275–397
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Frankfurt (FRA)MAD - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbf
7h 1m
€113–323
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)MAD - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem Centraal
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf
7h 38m
€100–348
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Vitoria/GasteizAlv / ...
2. Take the bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Essen central train stationFlixBus N1153
28h 58m
€140–237
Bus
1. Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Vitoria-GasteizAlsa
2. Take the bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Essen central train stationFlixBus N1153
29h 35m
€141–227

Madrid to Essen by train

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15h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,486.3 km
Duration: 5h 24m

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

Iberia, Lufthansa, 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 15h 56m.

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