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Nine ways to Travel from Santiago De Compostela to Essen

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Santiago De Compostela Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$48.10–$189.87
Plane from Santiago De Compostela Airport to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
7h 50m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$63.29–$316.44
Plane from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$88.60–$443.02

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Santiago De Compostela Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$278.47–$1,012.62

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Santiago De Compostela Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$278.47–$1,012.62

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Santiago De Compostela Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$278.47–$1,012.62

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Santiago De Compostela Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Thursday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$316.44–$2,025.24
Plane from Santiago De Compostela Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Thursday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$240.50–$886.04

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Santiago De Compostela Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$278.47–$1,012.62
Plane from Santiago De Compostela Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$316.44–$1,139.20

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Santiago De Compostela Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$113.92–$329.10
Plane from Santiago De Compostela Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$164.55–$443.02
Plane from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$291.13–$1,139.20

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Santiago De Compostela Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
7h 50m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$443.02
Plane from Santiago De Compostela Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$455.68

Train operators

Renfe Viajeros

Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/en
Train from Santiago De Compostela to Madrid
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$54.43–$75.95
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Girona
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$69.62–$101.26
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Perpignan
Ave. Duration:
4h 42m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$75.95–$107.59
Train from Santiago De Compostela to Leon
Ave. Duration:
4h 47m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.71–$50.63

Renfe AVE

Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/en
Train from Santiago De Compostela to Madrid
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$59.49–$88.60
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Girona
Ave. Duration:
3h 53m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$101.26

SNCF

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
effinity.fr/expertise/affiliation/
Train from Perpignan to Paris
Ave. Duration:
5h 7m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$189.87–$405.05

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Girona to Paris
Ave. Duration:
6h 2m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$189.87–$303.79
Train from Perpignan to Paris
Ave. Duration:
5h 18m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$164.55–$278.47

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Paris Nord to Essen
Ave. Duration:
4h 33m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$151.89–$303.79
Train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
25 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$30.38–$69.62

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Essen
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$34.18–$37.97
Train from Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.29–$75.95
Train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
24 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$27.85–$31.64

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.66–$18.99

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Essen
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.99–$27.85
Train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
28 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$11.39–$16.46

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
26 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$3.92–$5.70

Luxembourg Railways (CFL)

Phone:
+352 24 89 24 89
Website:
cfl.lu/fr-fr
Train from Luxembourg to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h 2m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$3.71

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Santiago de Compostela - Bus Station to Paris
Ave. Duration:
20h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$139.24–$202.52
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Essen
Ave. Duration:
8h 15m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$55.69–$82.28
Bus from Leon to Essen
Ave. Duration:
29h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$164.55–$240.50

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Santiago de Compostela - Bus Station to Paris
Ave. Duration:
20h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$107.59–$164.55
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Essen
Ave. Duration:
10h 10m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$46.83–$69.62

MonBus

Phone:
+34 900 92 91 92
Website:
monbus.es/es
Bus from Estación de autobuses de Santiago de Compostela to Ourense,
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$8.23–$12.02

Iberocoach

Phone:
+34 988 590 210
Website:
iberocoach.com/
Bus from Ourense, Estación de Autobuses to Luxembourg
Ave. Duration:
31h 37m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$107.59–$151.89

Other operators

VMTransfers

Phone:
(+351) 220 971 653
Website:
vmtransfers.com/pt/
Other from Santiago de Compostela to Porto
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$339.62

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Santiago de Compostela to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Santiago de Compostela to Essen is to fly and train which costs $59.78 - $228.26 and takes 8h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santiago de Compostela to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Santiago de Compostela to Essen is to fly which takes 7h 15m and costs $92.39 - $434.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Santiago de Compostela and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Santiago de Compostela station to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Santiago de Compostela - Bus Station and arriving at Essen central train station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Santiago de Compostela and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Santiago de Compostela to Essen. However, there are services departing from Santiago De Compostela and arriving at Essen Hbf via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Puerta De Atocha, Girona, Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 58m.

Is there a direct flight between Santiago de Compostela and Essen?

There are no direct flights between Santiago de Compostela and Essen. The fastest has 1 change and takes 4h 35m and costs $81.52 - $369.57 .

How far is it from Santiago de Compostela to Essen?

The distance between Santiago de Compostela and Essen is 1525 km. The road distance is 2020.7 km.

How do I travel from Santiago de Compostela to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Santiago de Compostela to Essen without a car is to train which takes 20h 58m and costs $402.17 - $706.52 .

How long does it take to get from Santiago de Compostela to Essen?

It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Santiago de Compostela to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santiago de Compostela to Essen bus from?

Santiago de Compostela to Essen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Santiago de Compostela - Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Santiago de Compostela to Essen train from?

Santiago de Compostela to Essen train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Santiago De Compostela station.

Train, bus or fly from Santiago de Compostela to Essen?

The best way to get from Santiago de Compostela to Essen is to fly which takes 7h 15m and costs $92.39 - $434.78 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $402.17 - $706.52 and takes 20h 58m, you could also bus, which costs $130.43 - $239.13 and takes 29h 20m.

Where does the Santiago de Compostela to Essen bus arrive?

Santiago de Compostela to Essen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

Where does the Santiago de Compostela to Essen train arrive?

Santiago de Compostela to Essen train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.

Can I drive from Santiago de Compostela to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Santiago de Compostela to Essen is 2021 km. It takes approximately 18h 59m to drive from Santiago de Compostela to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Santiago de Compostela to Essen?

Book your Santiago de Compostela to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Santiago de Compostela to Essen?

Book your Santiago de Compostela to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 1889+ hotels available in Essen. Prices start at $41.36 per night.
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