Bus Tickets from Essen to Barcelona

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Next departures for Essen to Barcelona on October 17
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Flixbus
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Barcelona NordCheapestFastest
BlaBlaCar Bus
Essen
Barcelona NordNo tags
Flixbus
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
 Barcelona (Airport T2C)No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus
HBF
 Barcelona (Airport T2C)No tags
BlaBlaCar Bus
Essen
Barcelona NordNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Essen to Barcelona

Bus
Average PriceUS$66 - US$259Average Duration1d 2h
29kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Carpool
Average PriceUS$78 - US$144Average Duration15h
50kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Essen to Barcelona

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Barcelona. The journey takes about 15 hours, and with fares starting at just US$78, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
15hAverage Duration
US$78Cheapest ticket
50kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Essen to Barcelona: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$128
Average Bus Trip Duration1d 2h
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure5:20am
Distance1177 km
Latest bus departure10:15pm

Essen to Barcelona Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Essen - Barcelona

  1. How far is Essen from Barcelona?

    The distance covered from Essen to Barcelona is 1179 km (731 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Essen to Barcelona?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit, in Essen, and end it at Barcelona Sants, in Barcelona.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
10-14
US$95
10-15
US$100
Today
US$120
10-17
US$146
10-18
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10-19
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10-20
US$88
10-21
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Essen to Barcelona was searched and found on Oct 20, 2025 with a price of US$88

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Essen to Barcelona, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$88 to US$255 for a bus ticket from Essen to Barcelona based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$88 which is on 2025-10-20.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Essen to Barcelona.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Essen to Barcelona, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Essen to Barcelona will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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