The average train between Essen and Madrid takes 25h 52m and the fastest train takes 23h 29m. There is at least one train per day from Essen to Madrid. 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 Madrid. The earliest departure is at 7:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:24 AM which arrives into Madrid at 5:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 25h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf station and arriving at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station via Paris Nord station and Barcelona-Sants station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 52m.
Essen to Madrid train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
The distance between Essen and Madrid is 1477.7 km. The road distance is 1771 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Barcelona-Sants in around 15h 46m.
