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Trip Overview

The train between Málaga and Essen takes 28h 47m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Málaga 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.

28h 47m
Duration
2,828 km
Distance
€530
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Málaga to Essen train times

Trains run 5 times a week between Málaga and Essen. The service departs Málaga at 5:03 PM in the evening, which arrives into Essen at 21:50:00. All services require a transfer at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and take an average of 28h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Renfe AVERenfe AVERenfe ViajerosTGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express28h 47m • 5 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Renfe AVERenfe AVERenfe ViajerosTGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express28h 47m • 5 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Renfe AVEOuigoRenfe ViajerosTGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express28h 47m • 5 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Renfe AVERenfe AVERenfe ViajerosTGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express28h 47m • 5 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Renfe AVERenfe AVERenfe ViajerosTGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express28h 47m • 5 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 2,828 km
  • Duration: 28h 47m

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

You can take a train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Essen Hbf via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Koeln Hbf in around 20h 1m.

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