The average train between Essen and Alicante takes 28h 53m and the fastest train takes 27h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Alicante. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Essen and Alicante. The earliest departure is at 7:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 5:09 PM which arrives into Alicante at 9:33 PM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 28h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Alicante. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Alicante station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 53m.
Essen to Alicante train services, operated by National Express, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Alicante train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Alacant/Alicante Terminal station.
Book your Essen to Alicante train tickets online with National Express, Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Essen and Alicante is 1,570.9 km. The road distance is 2,240 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Alacant/Alicante Terminal via Koeln Hbf, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Barcelona-Sants in around 19h 41m.