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The average train between Essen and Málaga takes 32h 8m and the fastest train takes 29h 19m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Essen to Málaga. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

32h 8m
Duration
2,821 km
Distance
€550
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Essen to Málaga train times

Trains run 5 times a week between Essen and Málaga. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 3:09 PM which arrives into Málaga at 10:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 32h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarTGV inOuiRenfe ViajerosOuigoRenfe AVE29h 19m • 5 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarTGV inOuiRenfe ViajerosOuigoRenfe AVE29h 19m • 5 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarTGV inOuiRenfe ViajerosiryoRenfe AVE29h 19m • 5 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarTGV inOuiRenfe ViajerosiryoRenfe AVE29h 19m • 5 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    National ExpressEurostarTGV inOuiRenfe ViajerosiryoRenfe AVE43h 26m • 5 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 2,821.3 km
  • Duration: 32h 8m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Malaga Maria Zambrano via Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lyon Part Dieu, Barcelona-Sants, and Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes in around 20h 40m.

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