How much does a train ticket from Essen to Barcelona cost?

The average train ticket price from Essen to Barcelona is $153. The best way to find train tickets from Essen to Barcelona is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Essen to Barcelona?

A train trip between Essen and Barcelona is around 1d 5h, although the fastest train will take about 22h. This is the time it takes to travel the 731 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Essen and Barcelona?

The number of trains from Essen to Barcelona can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 3. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Essen to Barcelona by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from Essen to Barcelona?

Trains traveling between Essen and Barcelona leave from HBF or Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit and arrive at Estació del Nord de Barcelona, Barcelona Sants, Barcelona Airport.

What are the best sights and things to do in Barcelona?

Once in Barcelona, you can exploring the city. The top sights and things to do are Parc del Laberint, Parc de L'Espanya Industrial, National Art Museum of Catalonia, Poble Espanyol Architectural Museum, Casa Mila.

Trains from Essen to Barcelona | FlixTrain, FlixBus

Compare 3 ways to go from Essen to Barcelona.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$68 - $311	Average Duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 29kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$89 - $326	Average Duration1d 5h	CO₂ emissions 29kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool	Average Price$94 - $138	Average Duration15h	CO₂ emissions 50kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends carpooling from Essen to Barcelona

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Barcelona. The journey takes about 15 hours and with fares starting at just $94, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

15hAverage Duration

$94Cheapest ticket

50kgCO₂ emissions

Train Essen to Barcelona: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$153

Average train trip duration1d 5h

Number of daily trains3

Earliest train departure12:50pm

Distance738 miles (1189 km)

Latest train departure8:50pm

Train Companies

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FlixBus

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Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.6

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Train and bus companies in ES:RegioJet, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn ICE, WESTbahn, TGV inOui, Slovak Rail, Eurostar

Essen to Barcelona Train

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Where are the popular train stations and stops in Essen and Barcelona?

Stops in Essen

A - HBF

B - Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit

Stops in Barcelona

A - Estació del Nord de Barcelona

B - Barcelona Sants

C - Barcelona Airport

D - Barcelona Clot-Arago

E - Avinguda Meridiana, 11

F - Estación de Francia

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About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Essen to Barcelona is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Barcelona you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Essen and Barcelona, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Essen to Barcelona.

Did you know?

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

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