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The cheapest and fastest buses from Essen to Madrid

Showing times and prices for Jul 09

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

Cheap tickets

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.

Fast buses

It's difficult to get from Essen to Madrid without transferring at least once.

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
09:45AM27h35
Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)
01:20PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
$2391One-way
2 transfers
BlaBlaCar Bus51118 · 3163
10:20AM29h00
Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)
03:20PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
$2771One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
09:40PM33h35
Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)
07:15AMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
$3411One-way
2 transfers
FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
09:52PM33h23
Essen Hbf
07:15AMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
$3561One-way
3 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
09:40PM34h10
Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)
07:50AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
$3561One-way
2 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Essen to Madrid

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)

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Train

€109

Average price

Cheapest

€170

Average price

€444

Average price

26h 57m

Average total duration

26h 27m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

6h 12m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 12m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

31h 35m

Average total duration

31h 5m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1.5 - 3.7kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

4.4 - 8.9kg

CO2 emissions

-

CO2 emissions

BlaBlaCar Bus

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Iberia

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Essen to Madrid bus times

Showing buses for today, Tuesday, July 8
Last updated at 12:37 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus7:40 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)
34h10
5:50 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses2 transfers
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus7:40 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)
33h35
5:15 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)2 transfers
flixbus_flixtrainFlixTrain+meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus7:52 PM Essen Hbf
33h23
5:15 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)3 transfers
flixbus_flixtrainFlixTrain+meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus7:52 PM Essen Hbf
33h58
5:50 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses3 transfers
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:15 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)
34h05
6:20 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)2 transfers
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus8:15 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)
34h25
6:40 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses1 transfer
Wednesday, July 9
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus4:50 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)
32h05
12:55 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)2 transfers
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus7:45 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)
27h35
11:20 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses2 transfers
blablacarbus51118 · 31638:20 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)
29h00
1:20 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Essen to Madrid

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Buses from Essen to Madrid run on average 9 times per day, taking around 26h 27m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $83 (€66) if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
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
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus and Eurolines Deutschland from Essen to Madrid

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.

BlaBlaCar Bus from Essen to Madrid bus information:

  • Average Duration: 29 h 20 min
  • Cheapest Price: $81

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