The average train between Essen and Barcelona takes 13h 35m and the fastest train takes 11h 59m. There is at least one train per day from Essen to Barcelona. 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 once daily between Essen and Barcelona. The earliest departure is at 7:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 9:33 AM which arrives into Barcelona at 9:32 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 13h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf station and arriving at Barcelona-Sants station via Paris Nord station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 35m.
Essen to Barcelona train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Barcelona train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
The distance between Essen and Barcelona is 1179 km. The road distance is 1398 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Barcelona-Sants via Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 12h 29m.
