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 €55 - €220 and takes 5h 13m.

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 13m and costs €55 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Barcelona and Essen Hbf?

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 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, Paris Nord and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 21m.

How far is it from Barcelona to Essen Hbf?

The distance between Barcelona and Essen Hbf is 1219 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 21m and costs €370 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 5h 13m 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 FlixBus, depart from Barcelona 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 13m and costs €55 - €220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €370 - €700 and takes 12h 21m, you could also bus, which costs €100 - €180 and takes 20h 35m.

Where does the Barcelona to Essen Hbf bus arrive?

Barcelona to Essen Hbf bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train 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 train ticket from Barcelona to Essen Hbf?

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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 2786+ hotels available in Essen Hbf.

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

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There are 9 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 13m
€55–213
Train
1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
12h 21m
€370–658
Bus
1. Take the bus from Barcelona to Essen central train stationbus FlixBus N710
20h 35m
€100–180
Drive 1,396.6 km
1. Drive from Barcelona to Essen Hbfcar 1,396.6 km
13h 29m
€222–320
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 Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
6h 21m
€64–281
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
6h 35m
€117–385
Fly 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 37m
€89–356
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BCN - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Utrecht Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain
7h 39m
€91–301
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 42m
€160–389

Barcelona to Essen Hbf by train

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12h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,218.5 km
Duration: 5h 13m

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

Vueling Airlines, Eurowings, 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, Paris Nord, and Köln Hbf in around 12h 21m.

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