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

The cheapest way to get from Spain to Essen is to fly which costs €50 - €200 and takes 6h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Spain to Essen is to fly which takes 5h and costs €50 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Spain and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Barcelona and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Spain and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Spain to Essen. However, there are services departing from Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya and arriving at Essen Hbf via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 22m.

How far is it from Spain to Essen?

The distance between Spain and Essen is 1387 km. The road distance is 1397.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Spain to Essen without a car is to train which takes 13h 22m and costs €300 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 5h to get from Spain to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Spain to Essen bus from?

Spain to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Barcelona station.

Where do I catch the Spain to Essen train from?

Spain to Essen train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.

Train, bus or fly from Spain to Essen?

The best way to get from Spain to Essen is to fly which takes 5h and costs €50 - €240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €300 - €550 and takes 13h 22m, you could also bus, which costs €100 - €180 and takes 20h 35m.

Where does the Spain to Essen bus arrive?

Spain to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Spain to Essen train arrive?

Spain to Essen train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Can I drive from Spain to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Spain to Essen is 1397 km. It takes approximately 13h 30m to drive from Spain to Essen.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

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Spain to Essen - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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Fly Son Sant Joan Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane PMI - DUS
5h
€53–234
Fly Son Sant Joan Airport to Dortmund Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane PMI - DTM
6h 7m
€52–191
Train
1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Essen Hbftrain Tha
13h 22m
€306–543
Bus
1. Take the bus from Barcelona to Essen central train stationbus FlixBus N710
20h 35m
€100–180
Drive 1,397.1 km
1. Drive from Barcelona to Essencar 1,397.1 km
13h 30m
€221–318
Fly Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BCN - DUS
5h 13m
€55–214
Fly Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MAD - DUS
5h 33m
€84–243
Fly Valencia Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane VLC - DUS
5h 20m
€92–254
Fly Son Sant Joan Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane PMI - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
6h 3m
€62–236
Fly Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BCN - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
6h 21m
€64–286
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Frankfurt - Airport Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain 47 / ...
21h 42m
€166–403

Spain to Essen by train

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Distance: 1,386.8 km
Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Spain and Essen, Germany?

Condor Flugdienst, Corendon Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya to Essen Hbf via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Paris Nord in around 13h 22m.

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