Trains tickets from Barcelona to Essen

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Barcelona to Essen

Bus
Average priceUS$73 - US$256Average duration1d 2h
29kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Carpool
Average priceUS$90 - US$90Average duration15h
50kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Barcelona to Essen

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 15 hours and with fares starting at just US$90, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
15hAverage duration
US$90Cheapest ticket
50kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions on the trip Barcelona - Essen

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

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

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

There are many train stations in the world, explore station pages on Busbud to get all information you need.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Essen, 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.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Barcelona and Essen compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Barcelona to Essen and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

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 apologise to each passenger.

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105m, 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 60m under the Great Wall of China!

Will you be returning to Barcelona by train?

Train from Essen to Barcelona

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