Barcelona to Essen by train
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Overview: trains from Barcelona to Essen
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Thinking about travelling from Barcelona to Essen by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.
Train cost between Barcelona to Essen
Getting from Barcelona to Essen by rail typically costs AU$114.61, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.
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Barcelona to Essen departure timetable
On this route, 11 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Barcelona at 06:10 and the last leaving at 16:45 during the week.
For weekend travel to Essen, the earliest departure is at 07:05 and the last one is at 16:36. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 30 minutes.
How long is the train journey from Barcelona to Essen?
This journey covers a total of 1,181 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 12 hours and 5 minutes.
How far in advance Barcelona and Essen tickets go on sale
Tickets for travel between Barcelona and Essen are available 7 and a half months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.
More information on train travel from Barcelona to Essen
Want to know more about train travel in Europe? Explore our help articles for guidance on booking, travel discounts, class of service and much more. Need some travel inspiration? Check out our Essen city guide to get you started.
FAQs about the train journey from Barcelona to Essen
Want to know more about your journey from Barcelona to Essen? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
The total distance between Barcelona and Essen by train is 1,181 kilometres.
The lowest fare on this route is AU$114.61. If booked 30 days in advance, tickets are priced around . When booked 7 days before travel, expect to pay around .
Tickets for this route become available 7 and a half months before the travel date.
The quickest journey is 12 hours and 5 minutes.
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