The average train between Essen and Valencia takes 26h 5m and the fastest train takes 24h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Valencia. 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 Valencia. 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 Valencia at 7:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 26h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Valencia. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Valencia station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 5m.
Essen to Valencia train services, operated by National Express, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Valencia train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Estació del Nord station.
Book your Essen to Valencia train tickets online with National Express, Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Essen and Valencia is 1,450.3 km. The road distance is 2,061 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Estació del Nord via Koeln Hbf, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Barcelona-Sants in around 16h 53m.