The average train between Madrid and Essen takes 28h 36m and the fastest train takes 25h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid to Essen. 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 Madrid and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:50 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Essen at 10:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 28h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Essen. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via Barcelona-Sants station and Paris Gare De Lyon station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 36m.
Madrid to Essen train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Essen train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
The distance between Madrid and Essen is 1477.7 km. The road distance is 1769 km.
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Essen Hbf via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Paris Nord in around 16h 25m.
