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

The bus ticket price from Essen to Barcelona starts at R 1 179. The best way to find cheap bus 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 bus ride from Essen to Barcelona?

The average travel time between Essen and Barcelona is around 1d 2h, although the fastest bus will take about 20h 35m. This is the time it takes to travel the 1179 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Essen and Barcelona?

The number of buses from Essen to Barcelona can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 2 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Essen to Barcelona by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Essen to Barcelona?

When taking the bus from Essen to Barcelona, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Essen to Barcelona?

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

Bus Essen to Barcelona from R 1 053 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Essen to Barcelona on 7 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	22:15	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	20h 35m	18:50	Barcelona Nord	CheapestFastest
	09:55	Essen	1d 2h	12:30	Barcelona Nord	No tags
	22:15	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	1d 8h	06:45	Barcelona (Airport T2C)	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	20:50	HBF	1d 9h	06:45	Barcelona (Airport T2C)	No tags
	21:00	Essen	1d 2h	23:45	Barcelona Nord	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 5:28 PM CET.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Essen to Barcelona

We recommend carpooling

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 R 1 375, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

15hAverage duration

1179 kmDistance

50kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 1 179 - R 5 122	Average duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 29kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 1 375 - R 2 564	Average duration15h	CO₂ emissions 50kg CO₂e

Bus Essen to Barcelona: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceR 2 041

Average bus trip duration1d 2h

Number of daily buses2

Earliest bus departure05:20

Distance1177 km

Latest bus departure22:15

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FlixBus

3.5/511 202 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511 089 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

ES Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Essen to Barcelona Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Essen and Barcelona?

Stops in Essen

A - Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit

B - HBF

C - Essen Hbf

D - Essen Bushaltestelle

E - Hachestraße

Stops in Barcelona

A - Estació del Nord de Barcelona

B - Barcelona Sants

C - Barcelona Airport

D - Carrer de Numància, 165

E - Barcelona Passeig de Gràcia

F - Zona Universitaria

Frequently asked questions on the trip Essen - Barcelona

How much does a bus ticket from Essen to Barcelona cost?
The bus ticket price from Essen to Barcelona starts at R 1 179. The best way to find cheap bus 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 bus ride from Essen to Barcelona?
The average travel time between Essen and Barcelona is around 1d 2h, although the fastest bus will take about 20h 35m. This is the time it takes to travel the 1179 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Essen and Barcelona?
The number of buses from Essen to Barcelona can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 2 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Essen to Barcelona by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Essen to Barcelona?
When taking the bus from Essen to Barcelona, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Essen to Barcelona?
Buses travelling between Essen and Barcelona leave from Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit or HBF and arrive at Estació del Nord de Barcelona, Barcelona Sants, Barcelona Airport.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

04/11

R 1 427

05/11

No data

Today

No data

07/11

R 1 207

08/11

R 1 600

09/11

R 1 092

10/11

R 1 150

11/11

R 1 424

The cheapest trip from Essen to Barcelona was searched and found on 09 Nov 2025 with a price of R 1 092

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 R 1 092 to R 3 282 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 R 1 092, which is on 2025-11-09.

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 the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Essen to Barcelona will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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

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.

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