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Madrid to Essen

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Transport providers

Airlines

Air Europa

Website:
aireuropa.com
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
2h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.59–$759.47
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.26–$531.63

Iberia

Website:
iberia.com/
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$94.93–$594.92
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
2h 41m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$94.93–$620.23
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
2h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$94.93–$632.89

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
5h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$202.52–$696.18
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
2h 38m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.59–$759.47

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h 57m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$215.18–$886.04

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
5h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$202.52–$822.76
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.24–$582.26

Train operators

Renfe Viajeros

Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/en
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
3h 21m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$59.49–$82.28
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Vitoria/Gasteiz
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$41.77–$56.96

Renfe AVE

Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/en
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
2h 37m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.29–$88.60

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris
Ave. Duration:
6h 44m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$202.52–$329.10

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$16.46–$41.77
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$16.46–$41.77

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

iryo

Phone:
+34 910 150 000
Website:
iryo.eu/es/home
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
2h 52m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$37.97–$94.93

Ouigo

Phone:
+34 910 780 990
Website:
ouigo.com/es
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.32–$36.71

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$36.71–$41.77
Train from Frankfurt to Essen
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$59.49–$65.82

VIAS Rail GmbH

Phone:
069 450099650
Website:
vias-online.de/
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.99–$27.85

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Brussels-North
Ave. Duration:
22h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$139.24–$215.18
Bus from Brussels-North train station to Essen
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$24.05–$34.18
Bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Essen
Ave. Duration:
24h 25m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$139.24–$202.52

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
29h 15m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$139.24–$215.18

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Essen is to fly which costs $86.96 - $347.83 and takes 5h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Madrid to Essen is to fly which takes 5h 26m and costs $86.96 - $347.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Madrid and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Estación Sur de Autobuses and arriving at Essen central train station via Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Madrid and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Essen. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and arriving at Essen Hbf via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 6m.

How far is it from Madrid to Essen?

The distance between Madrid and Essen is 1486 km. The road distance is 1793.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Madrid to Essen without a car is to train which takes 16h 6m and costs $326.09 - $652.17 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Madrid to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Essen bus from?

Madrid to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Estación Sur de Autobuses station.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Essen train from?

Madrid to Essen train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha station.

Train, bus or fly from Madrid to Essen?

The best way to get from Madrid to Essen is to fly which takes 5h 26m and costs $86.96 - $347.83 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $326.09 - $652.17 and takes 16h 6m, you could also bus, which costs $141.30 - $206.52 and takes 26h 35m.

Where does the Madrid to Essen bus arrive?

Madrid to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Madrid to Essen train arrive?

Madrid to Essen train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.

Can I drive from Madrid to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Essen is 1794 km. It takes approximately 16h 41m to drive from Madrid to Essen.

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

Book your Madrid to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Madrid 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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