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Essen to Alicante

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Essen, Germany → Alicante, Spain

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Eleven ways to Travel from Essen to Alicante

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Transport providers

Airlines

Vueling Airlines

Website:
vueling.com/
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Alicante-Elche
Ave. Duration:
5h 42m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$229.01–$890.58

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Alicante-Elche
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.42–$381.68
Plane from Eindhoven Airport to Alicante-Elche
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.61–$368.96
Plane from Niederrhein Weeze Airport to Alicante-Elche
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$59.80–$305.34

Transavia Holland

Website:
transavia.com/
Plane from Eindhoven Airport to Alicante-Elche
Ave. Duration:
2h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.39–$356.23

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Valencia
Ave. Duration:
5h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$572.52

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Alicante-Elche
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.14–$470.74
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Alicante-Elche
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$114.50–$636.13
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Valencia
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.14–$699.74

Train operators

Renfe Viajeros

Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/en
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Alacant/Alicante
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$53.43–$76.34
Train from Estació del Nord to Alacant/Alicante
Ave. Duration:
2h 34m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$17.81–$26.72

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
6h 47m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$203.56–$330.79

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Venlo to Eindhoven
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$11.45–$29.26

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Essen Hbf to Paris
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$152.67–$305.34
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$39.44–$89.06
Train from Koeln Hbf to Paris
Ave. Duration:
3h 21m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$279.90

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$34.35–$38.17
Train from Essen Hbf to Viersen
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$30.53–$34.35
Train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 54m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$61.07–$68.70

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Essen Hbf to Viersen
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.99–$21.63

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$19.08–$27.99

TRI Train Rental GmbH

Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
6 times a week

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.63–$11.45

RheinRuhrBahn

Phone:
0203 6688 9477
Website:
rhein-ruhr-bahn.de/
Train from Krefeld Hbf to Weeze
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Hourly

Bus operators

ALSA

Phone:
+34 910 207 007
Website:
alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
Bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Alicante
Ave. Duration:
7h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$53.43–$82.70

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Essen central train station to Barcelona,
Ave. Duration:
20h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$127.23–$190.84
Bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Alicante
Ave. Duration:
7h 55m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$52.16–$76.34

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Alicante
Ave. Duration:
7h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$44.53–$63.61

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Narbonne Bus Station Av. Maréchal Foch to Alicante
Ave. Duration:
11h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$33.08–$53.43

Sindbad

Phone:
+48 801 22 33 44
Website:
sindbad.pl/en/home
Bus from FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Hbf Südseite - Pforzheimer Str. to NARBONNE,
Ave. Duration:
15h 55m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$95.42–$120.86

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Alicante is to fly and train which costs $97.83 - $336.96 and takes 9h.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Alicante is to fly which takes 5h 52m and costs $86.96 - $326.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Alicante?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Alicante. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Alicante via Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Alicante?

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 19h 24m.

How far is it from Essen to Alicante?

The distance between Essen and Alicante is 1603 km. The road distance is 1937.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Alicante without a car is to train which takes 19h 24m and costs $347.83 - $652.17 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Essen to Alicante, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Alicante bus from?

Essen to Alicante bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Alicante train from?

Essen to Alicante train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Essen to Alicante?

The best way to get from Essen to Alicante is to fly which takes 5h 52m and costs $86.96 - $326.09 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $347.83 - $652.17 and takes 19h 24m, you could also bus, which costs $152.17 - $239.13 and takes 29h 5m.

Where does the Essen to Alicante bus arrive?

Essen to Alicante bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.

Where does the Essen to Alicante train arrive?

Essen to Alicante train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Essen to Alicante?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Alicante is 1938 km. It takes approximately 18h 15m to drive from Essen to Alicante.

Which airlines fly from Düsseldorf International Airport Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport Airport?

Eurowings and Vueling Airlines offer flights from Düsseldorf International Airport Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport Airport.

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

Book your Essen to Alicante train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Alicante?

There are 4115+ hotels available in Alicante. Prices start at $73.16 per night.
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