The average train between Valencia and Essen takes 27h 9m and the fastest train takes 25h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Valencia 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 Valencia and Essen. The earliest departure is at 11:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Valencia is at 6:42 PM which arrives into Essen at 10:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 27h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Valencia to Essen. However, there are services departing from Valencia station and arriving at Essen station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 9m.
Valencia to Essen train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Estació del Nord station.
Valencia to Essen train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Valencia to Essen train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, TGV inOui and 3 other operators.
The distance between Valencia and Essen is 1,450.3 km. The road distance is 2,055 km.
You can take a train from Estació del Nord to Essen Hbf via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, and Köln Hbf in around 16h 46m.