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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Málaga takes 33h 54m and the fastest train takes 33h 26m. The train runs, on average, 2 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.

33h 54m
Duration
2,821 km
Distance
€556
Average price
Twice a week
Frequency

Essen to Málaga train times

Trains run twice a week between Essen and Málaga. The earliest departure is at 12:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 1:03 AM which arrives into Málaga at 10:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 33h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarTGV inOuiRenfe ViajerosOuigoiryo34h 22m • 5 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarTGV inOuiRenfe ViajerosOuigoiryo33h 26m • 5 changes

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  • Distance: 2,821.3 km
  • Duration: 33h 54m

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 39m.

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