There are 9 ways to get from Essen to Alicante by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV, Renfe), bus, car, or train
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Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport
best- Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane DUS - ALC
5h 43m€79–262Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Alicante-Elche Airport
cheapest- Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
- Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane CGN - ALC
6h 21m€74–268Train
- Take the train from Essen Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Tha
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Barcelona-Santstrain Tgv
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain Eur / ...
18h 52m€453–744Bus
- Take the bus from Essen central train station to Montpellierbus FlixBus N710
- Take the bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacantbus BlaBlaCar Bus
29h 40m€154–264Drive 1,895.1 km
- Drive from Essen to Alicantecar 1,895.1 km
18h 26m€302–436Train, train to Weeze Airport, fly to Alicante-Elche Airport
- Take the train from Essen Hbf to Krefeld Hbftrain
- Take the train from Krefeld Hbf to Kevelaer Bahnhoftrain
- Fly from Weeze Airport (NRN) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane NRN - ALC
7h 9m€99–322Train, train to Eindhoven Airport, fly to Alicante-Elche Airport
- Take the train from Essen Hbf to Viersen Bahnhoftrain
- Take the train from Venlo to Eindhoven Centraaltrain
- Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane EIN - ALC
8h 2m€95–365Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Valencia Airport, train
- Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Valencia Airport (VLC)plane DUS - VLC
- Take the train from Estació del Nord to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain
8h 40m€114–297Train, bus
- Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
- Take the bus from FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Hbf Südseite - Pforzheimer Str. to NARBONNE, Gare Routierebus
- Take the bus from NARBONNE, Gare Routiere to BARCELONA, Estacio Del Nord, stan. 30bus
- Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacantbus
31h 53m€215–473
Essen to Alicante by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Essen to Alicante is to train and fly which costs €70 - €270 and takes 6h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Essen to Alicante is to fly which takes 5h 43m and costs €75 - €270.
No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Alicante. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant via Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Essen to Alicante. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Alacant/Alicante Terminal via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon and Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 52m.
The distance between Essen and Alicante is 1603 km. The road distance is 1895.1 km.
The best way to get from Essen to Alicante without a car is to train which takes 18h 52m and costs €450 - €750.
It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Essen to Alicante, including transfers.
Essen to Alicante bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.
Essen to Alicante train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Essen Hbf station.
The best way to get from Essen to Alicante is to fly which takes 5h 43m and costs €75 - €270. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €450 - €750 and takes 18h 52m, you could also bus, which costs €150 - €270 and takes 29h 40m.
What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Alicante, Spain?
Eurowings and Vueling Airlines fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essen Hbf to Alacant/Alicante Terminal via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Barcelona-Sants in around 18h 52m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–200
Flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Wednesday, Sunday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €55–200
Flights from Weeze Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–280
Flights from Weeze Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €80–280
Flights from Eindhoven Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–290
Flights from Eindhoven Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Monday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €70–290
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Essen Hbf to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €170–300
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Essen central train station to Montpellier
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €80–140
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Essen to Alicante bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Montpellier station.
Essen to Alicante train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Alicante is 1895 km. It takes approximately 18h 26m to drive from Essen to Alicante.
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