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

The cheapest way to get from Vigo to Essen is to fly which costs €95 - €320 and takes 7h 41m.

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 - €470.

Is there a direct bus between Vigo and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Vigo to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Vigo Urzáiz and arriving at Essen central train station via Ponte de Lima. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 6m.

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 45m.

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 45m and costs €500 - €950.

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

It takes approximately 7h 41m 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 Rede Expressos, depart from Vigo Urzáiz 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 41m and costs €95 - €320. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €500 - €950 and takes 20h 45m, you could also bus, which costs €150 - €290 and takes 38h 6m.

Where does the Vigo to Essen bus arrive?

Vigo to Essen bus services, operated by Rede Expressos, arrive at Central de Camionagem de Ponte de Lima 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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Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 744+ hotels available in Essen.

Vigo to Essen - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and towncar

There are 9 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 41m
€100–313
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
20h 45m
€514–951
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Centro Coordenador de Transportes de Valença to Luxembourg - P+R Bouillonbus
2. Take the train from Luxembourg to Angleurtrain Ic
3. Take the train from Angleur to Aachen Hbftrain S41
4. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Re
36h 5m
€162–278
Drive 2,037.8 km
1. Drive from Vigo to Essencar 2,037.8 km
20h 10m
€324–467
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
€263–461
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 Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
9h 5m
€253–441
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 13m
€265–493
Towncar to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport, fly to Weeze 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 Weeze Airport (NRN)plane OPO - NRN
3. Take the train from Weeze Bahnhof to Krefeld Hbftrain
9h 51m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vigo Urzáiz to Central de Camionagem de Ponte de Limabus
2. Take the bus from Ponte de Lima to Essen central train stationbus FlixBus N1153
38h 6m
€155–281

Vigo to Essen by train

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20h 45mAverage Duration

€514Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,587.5 km
Duration: 7h 41m

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 45m.

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