Cheapest price
$239
Average price
$337
Fastest journey
1 d 3 h 35 m
Average duration
1 d 7 h 8 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
1478 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Essen to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Essen to Madrid will cost around $337 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $239.
It's difficult to get from Essen to Madrid without transferring at least once.
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Essen to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €66. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.5 - 3.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €66, and a train costs an average of €388.
Distance: 918 miles (1478 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train |
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€109 Average price Cheapest | €170 Average price | €444 Average price |
26h 57m Average total duration 26h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 12m Average total duration Fastest 3h 12m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 31h 35m Average total duration 31h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
1.5 - 3.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 4.4 - 8.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:40 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 34h10 | 5:50 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 7:40 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 33h35 | 5:15 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() | 7:52 PM Essen Hbf | 33h23 | 5:15 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 3 transfers | |
![]() ![]() | 7:52 PM Essen Hbf | 33h58 | 5:50 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 3 transfers | |
![]() | 8:15 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 34h05 | 6:20 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 8:15 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 34h25 | 6:40 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
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![]() | 4:50 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 32h05 | 12:55 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 7:45 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 27h35 | 11:20 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 8:20 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 29h00 | 1:20 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
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Distance 918 miles (1478 km) |
Average bus duration 26h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $83 (€66) |
Buses per day 9 |
Fastest bus 27h 0m |
First bus 00:25 |
Last bus 23:45 |
You can travel by bus from Essen to Madrid with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus and Eurolines Deutschland for as low as $81 (€65). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.
BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS) is a popular French bus company from France operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe and connecting over 300 destinations. It is a subsidiary of the French carpooling service, BlaBlaCar. Standard amenities on BlaBlaCar Bus include toilets, air conditioning, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long bus journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. There is also free Wi-Fi available on select routes. The only ticket type from BlaBlaCar Bus is the Standard ticket, which allows each traveler to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags.
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