How much is the bus ticket from Essen to Barcelona?

The cheapest bus tickets from Essen to Barcelona start at R 600. The average price for this route is around R 1 594. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Essen to Barcelona?

The average bus journey time from Essen to Barcelona is 1d 2h, covering a distance of 1178 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 20h 35m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Essen to Barcelona route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , BlaBlaCar Bus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Essen to Barcelona?

The earliest bus departs from Essen to Barcelona at 05:20. And the latest bus departs at 22:15.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Essen to Barcelona?

A bus trip from Essen to Barcelona produces an estimated 29 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Essen to Barcelona?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus , with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 11357 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Essen to Barcelona?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Essen to Barcelona?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Essen to Barcelona?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Bus Essen to Barcelona from R 536 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Essen to Barcelona on 18 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:20	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	1d 4h	10:20	Barcelona Nord	Cheapest
Bus	05:20	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	1d 1h	07:15	Barcelona Nord	Fastest
Bus	09:55	Essen	1d 4h	14:35	Barcelona Nord	No tags
Bus	21:40	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	1d 11h	09:15	Barcelona (Airport T2C)	No tags
Bus	21:00	Essen	1d 2h	23:45	Barcelona Nord	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 7:40 AM 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 10 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 279, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

15h 10mAverage duration

1179 kmDistance

50kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 600 - R 4 130	Average duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 29kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 1 279 - R 2 688	Average duration15h 10m	CO₂ emissions 50kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Essen and Barcelona?

Stops in Essen

A
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Freiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
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B
HBF
Am Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
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C
Essen Hbf
Freiheit 4, 45127 Essen, Germany
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D
Essen Bushaltestelle
Essen, Germany
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E
Hachestraße
Hachestraße 63, 45127 Essen, Germany
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Stops in Barcelona

A
Barcelona Sants
Carrer de Viriat, 10, 08014 Barcelona, Spain
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B
Estació del Nord de Barcelona
Carrer d'Alí Bei, 80, 08013 Barcelona, Spain
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C
Barcelona Airport
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D
Carrer de Numància, 165
Carrer de Numància, 165, 08029 Barcelona, Spain
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E
Barcelona Passeig de Gràcia
Passeig de Gràcia, 36, 08007 Barcelona, Spain
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F
Zona Universitaria
Avinguda Diagonal, 712, 08034 Barcelona, Spain
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Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/512 071 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511 378 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

ES bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Essen to Barcelona by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Essen to Barcelona?
The cheapest bus tickets from Essen to Barcelona start at R 600. The average price for this route is around R 1 594. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Essen to Barcelona?
The average bus journey time from Essen to Barcelona is 1d 2h, covering a distance of 1178 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 20h 35m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Essen to Barcelona route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Essen to Barcelona?
The earliest bus departs from Essen to Barcelona at 05:20. And the latest bus departs at 22:15.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Essen to Barcelona?
A bus trip from Essen to Barcelona produces an estimated 29 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Essen to Barcelona?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 11357 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Essen to Barcelona?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Essen to Barcelona?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Essen to Barcelona?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

15/01

No data

16/01

R 1 272

Today

R 1 074

18/01

R 1 350

19/01

R 536

20/01

R 1 258

21/01

R 1 360

22/01

R 1 867

The cheapest trip from Essen to Barcelona was searched and found on 19 Jan 2026 with a price of R 536

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 536 to R 2 550 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 536, which is on 2026-01-19.

Usually BlaBlaCar Bus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.