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

The cheapest way to get from Vigo to Essen is to bus which costs €120 - €200 and takes 31h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vigo to Essen is to towncar and fly which takes 7h 39m and costs €260 - €550.

Is there a direct bus between Vigo and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Vigo station to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Vigo - Bus Station and arriving at Essen central train station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Vigo and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Vigo to Essen. However, there are services departing from Vigo Urzaiz and arriving at Essen Hbf via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 44m.

How far is it from Vigo to Essen?

The distance between Vigo and Essen is 1588 km. The road distance is 2037.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Vigo to Essen without a car is to train which takes 20h 44m and costs €360 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 7h 56m to get from Vigo to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vigo to Essen bus from?

Vigo to Essen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Vigo - Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Vigo to Essen train from?

Vigo to Essen train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Vigo Urzaiz station.

Train, bus or fly from Vigo to Essen?

The best way to get from Vigo to Essen is to fly which takes 7h 56m and costs €95 - €300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €360 - €700 and takes 20h 44m, you could also bus, which costs €120 - €200 and takes 31h 5m.

Where does the Vigo to Essen bus arrive?

Vigo to Essen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

Where does the Vigo to Essen train arrive?

Vigo to Essen train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.

Can I drive from Vigo to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Vigo to Essen is 2038 km. It takes approximately 20h 10m to drive from Vigo to Essen.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

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Vigo to Essen - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and towncar

There are 10 ways to get from Vigo to Essen by plane, train (Renfe, Ouigo, TGV, Eurostar), bus, train, car, or towncar

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

Fly Vigo to Düsseldorf International Airport
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1. Fly from Vigo (VGO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane VGO - DUS
7h 56m
€97–300
Train
1. Take the train from Vigo Urzaiz to Madrid Chamartíntrain Ave
2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave
3. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Paris Nord to Essen Hbftrain Tha
20h 44m
€369–686
Bus, train via Paris
1. Take the bus from Centro Coordenador de Transportes de Valença to Paris Porte Maillotbus Linha Regular / ...
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Essen Hbftrain Thalys
29h 35m
€203–351
Drive 2,037.8 km
1. Drive from Vigo to Essencar 2,037.8 km
20h 10m
€319–460
Towncar to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take a town car from Vigo to Porto - Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneirotowncar
2. Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane OPO - DUS
7h 39m
€265–508
Towncar to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take a town car from Vigo to Porto - Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneirotowncar
2. Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane OPO - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
8h 31m
€254–502
Towncar to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport, fly to Weeze Airport
1. Take a town car from Vigo to Porto - Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneirotowncar
2. Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Weeze Airport (NRN)plane OPO - NRN
9h 33m
€288–470
Towncar to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport, fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Take a town car from Vigo to Porto - Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneirotowncar
2. Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane OPO - EIN
3. Take the train from Eindhoven to Venlotrain
4. Take the train from Viersen Bahnhof to Essen Hbftrain
10h 19m
€269–530
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vigo - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Essen central train stationbus N74 / ...
31h 5m
€129–192
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Valença do Minho to Paris Dauphinebus Póvoa de Varzim
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Essen Hbftrain Tha
31h 20m
€233–421

Vigo to Essen by train

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20h 44mAverage Duration

€369Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,587.5 km
Duration: 7h 56m

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

Iberia, Vueling Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Vigo (VGO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Vigo Urzaiz to Essen Hbf via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Paris Nord in around 20h 44m.

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