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

The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Essen Hbf is to fly which costs €50 - €230 and takes 5h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Essen Hbf is to fly which takes 5h 17m and costs €50 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Barcelona and Essen Hbf?

No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona station to Essen Hbf station. However, there are services departing from Barcelona - North Bus Station and arriving at Essen central train station via Montpellier. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Barcelona and Essen Hbf?

No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Essen Hbf. 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 23m.

How far is it from Barcelona to Essen Hbf?

The distance between Barcelona and Essen Hbf is 1218 km. The road distance is 1396.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Barcelona to Essen Hbf without a car is to train which takes 12h 23m and costs €440 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Barcelona to Essen Hbf, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barcelona to Essen Hbf bus from?

Barcelona to Essen Hbf bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Barcelona - North Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Barcelona to Essen Hbf train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Barcelona to Essen Hbf?

The best way to get from Barcelona to Essen Hbf is to fly which takes 5h 17m and costs €50 - €230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €440 - €700 and takes 12h 23m, you could also bus, which costs €120 - €200 and takes 21h 30m.

Where does the Barcelona to Essen Hbf bus arrive?

Barcelona to Essen Hbf bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station.

Where does the Barcelona to Essen Hbf train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Barcelona to Essen Hbf?

Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Essen Hbf is 1397 km. It takes approximately 13h 29m to drive from Barcelona to Essen Hbf.

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen Hbf?

There are 2578+ hotels available in Essen Hbf.

Barcelona to Essen Hbf - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Barcelona to Essen Hbf by plane, train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, or train

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Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
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1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BCN - DUS
5h 17m
€54–224
Train
1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Essen Hbftrain Tha
12h 23m
€447–698
Bus
1. Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Montpellier to Essen central train stationbus FlixBus N710
21h 30m
€120–198
Drive 1,396.6 km
1. Drive from Barcelona to Essen Hbfcar 1,396.6 km
13h 29m
€229–330
Fly 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 Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
6h 10m
€60–291
Fly 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
7h 10m
€122–299
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from BARCELONA, Estacio Del Nord, stan. 30 to NARBONNE, Gare Routierebus
2. Take the bus from NARBONNE, Gare Routiere to FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Hbf Südseite - Pforzheimer Str.bus
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain 41 / ...
23h 42m
€223–306

Barcelona to Essen Hbf by train

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Distance: 1,218.4 km
Duration: 5h 17m

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

Vueling Airlines, Eurowings, and three other airlines fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barcelona-Sants to Essen Hbf via Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord in around 12h 23m.

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