Bus Tickets from Essen to Barcelona

TodayAug 3
from US$144
TomorrowAug 4
TueAug 5
from US$80
WedAug 6
ThuAug 7
FriAug 8
SatAug 9
SunAug 10

Next departures to Barcelona

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 5 at
    Departure city: Essen
    Departure location: Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
    Arrival time: August 6 at
    Destination city: Barcelona
    Destination location: Nord
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 5 at
    Departure city: Essen
    Departure location: Essen
    Arrival time: August 6 at
    Destination city: Barcelona
    Destination location: Nord
    Operated by: BlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 5 at
    Departure city: Essen
    Departure location: Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
    Arrival time: August 7 at
    Destination city: Barcelona
    Destination location: Barcelona (Airport T2C)
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 5 at
    Departure city: Essen
    Departure location: HBF
    Arrival time: August 6 at
    Destination city: Barcelona
    Destination location: Nord
    Operated by: Flixtrain + Flixbus
    Flixtrain + Flixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 5 at
    Departure city: Essen
    Departure location: Essen
    Arrival time: August 6 at
    Destination city: Barcelona
    Destination location: Nord
    Operated by: BlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 8:12 PM CEST.

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Compare 3 ways to go from Essen to Barcelona

Bus
Average PriceUS$78 - US$304Average Duration1d 2h
29kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$90 - US$230Average Duration1d 5h
29kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average PriceUS$112 - US$112Average Duration15h 30m
50kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Essen to Barcelona

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Barcelona. The journey takes about 15 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$112, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
15h 30mAverage Duration
US$112Cheapest ticket
50kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Essen to Barcelona: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$160
Average Bus Trip Duration1d 2h
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure5:20am
Distance1177 km
Latest bus departure10:15pm

Essen to Barcelona Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Essen - Barcelona

  1. How far is Essen from Barcelona?

    The distance covered from Essen to Barcelona is 1179 km (731 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Essen to Barcelona?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit, in Essen, and end it at Estació del Nord de Barcelona, in Barcelona.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
08-01
US$147
08-02
US$106
Today
US$140
08-04
US$109
08-05
US$76
08-06
US$80
08-07
US$131
08-08
US$111
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Essen to Barcelona was searched and found on Aug 5, 2025 with a price of US$76

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 US$76 to US$300 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 US$76 which is on 2025-08-05.

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 one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Essen to Barcelona will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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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.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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Train from Essen to Barcelona

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