What is the cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Essen is to fly which costs €55 - €220 and takes 5h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barcelona to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Essen is to fly which takes 5h 14m and costs €55 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Barcelona and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Barcelona and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Barcelona and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Essen. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Essen Hbf via Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 19m.

How far is it from Barcelona to Essen?

The distance between Barcelona and Essen is 1219 km. The road distance is 1397.1 km.

How do I travel from Barcelona to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Barcelona to Essen without a car is to train which takes 12h 19m and costs €390 - €650.

How long does it take to get from Barcelona to Essen?

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Barcelona to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barcelona to Essen bus from?

Barcelona to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Barcelona station.

Where do I catch the Barcelona to Essen train from?

Barcelona to Essen train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.

Train, bus or fly from Barcelona to Essen?

The best way to get from Barcelona to Essen is to fly which takes 5h 14m and costs €55 - €220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €390 - €650 and takes 12h 19m, you could also bus, which costs €110 - €190 and takes 20h 35m.

Where does the Barcelona to Essen bus arrive?

Barcelona to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Barcelona to Essen train arrive?

Barcelona to Essen train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Can I drive from Barcelona to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Essen is 1397 km. It takes approximately 13h 30m to drive from Barcelona to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Barcelona to Essen?

Book your Barcelona to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Barcelona to Essen?

Book your Barcelona to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2584+ hotels available in Essen.

Barcelona to Essen - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Barcelona to Essen by plane, train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, or train

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Fly Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BCN - DUS
5h 14m
€55–216
Train
1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Essen Hbftrain Thalys
12h 19m
€390–647
Bus
1. Take the bus from Barcelona to Essen central train stationbus FlixBus N710
20h 35m
€110–190
Drive 1,397.1 km
1. Drive from Barcelona to Essencar 1,397.1 km
13h 30m
€221–319
Fly Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BCN - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
6h 26m
€64–291
Fly Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BCN - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
6h 36m
€122–405
Fly Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane BCN - EIN
2. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Venlotrain
3. Take the train from Viersen Bahnhof to Essen Hbftrain
7h 42m
€90–360
Bus to Girona–Costa Brava Airport, fly to Weeze Airport
1. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Girona Costa Brava Airportbus
2. Fly from Girona–Costa Brava Airport (GRO) to Weeze Airport (NRN)plane GRO - NRN
7h 38m
€86–332
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Frankfurt - Airport Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain 47 / ...
21h 43m
€169–417

Barcelona to Essen by train

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12h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,218.5 km
Duration: 5h 14m

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

Eurowings, Vueling Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barcelona-Sants to Essen Hbf via Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord in around 12h 19m.

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