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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Essen to Madrid from various bus operators like FlixBus for the next days.

today

tomorrow

$137

Saturday

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

$105

Wednesday

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	28h 40m	6:50 AM	Essen	Central Station	11:30 AM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	Economy	$137	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 10/23/2026 6:50:00 AM to Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 10/24/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $137 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 40m
FlixBus	27h 45m	9:35 AM	Essen	Central Station	1:20 PM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	Economy	$158	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 10/23/2026 9:35:00 AM to Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 10/24/2026 1:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $158 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 45m
FlixBus	34h 30m	10:10 PM	Essen	Central Station	7:40 AM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	Economy	$158	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 10/23/2026 10:10:00 PM to Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 10/25/2026 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $158 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 30m
FlixBus	27h 10m	5:45 AM	Essen	Central Station	8:55 AM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	Economy	$176	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 10/23/2026 5:45:00 AM to Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 10/24/2026 8:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $176 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 10m

Did you know that if you travel from Essen to Madrid via Liege, you can save more than $49? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
  
  30h 15m
  
  0
  
  9:55 AM
  
  Essen
  Central Station
  
  1:55 PM
  
  Liege
  Guillemins
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $10
  
  A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 10/24/2026 9:55:00 AM to Guillemins, Liege (Belgium) arriving at 10/24/2026 1:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
- BlaBlaCar Bus
  
  26h 5m
  
  0
  
  2:05 PM
  
  Liege
  Guillemins
  
  3:10 PM
  
  Madrid
  Sur Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $79
  
  A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Guillemins, Liege (Belgium) at 10/24/2026 2:05:00 PM to Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 10/25/2026 3:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $79 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 5m
Travel time is 3h 5m longer, but you will save $49

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	28h 40m	6:50 AM	Essen	Central Station	11:30 AM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	Economy	$105	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 10/27/2026 6:50:00 AM to Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 10/28/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $105 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 40m
FlixBus	34h 30m	10:10 PM	Essen	Central Station	8:40 AM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	Economy	$111	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 10/27/2026 10:10:00 PM to Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 10/29/2026 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $111 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 30m
FlixBus	27h 10m	5:45 AM	Essen	Central Station	8:55 AM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	Economy	$112	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 10/27/2026 5:45:00 AM to Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 10/28/2026 8:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $112 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 10m
FlixBus	29h 35m	4:40 AM	Essen	Central Station	10:15 AM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	Economy	$113	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 10/27/2026 4:40:00 AM to Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 10/28/2026 10:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $113 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 35m
FlixBus	28h 30m	5:45 AM	Essen	Central Station	10:15 AM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	Economy	$120	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 10/27/2026 5:45:00 AM to Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 10/28/2026 10:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $120 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Essen to Madrid via Liege, you can save more than $19? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
  
  29h 15m
  
  0
  
  9:55 AM
  
  Essen
  Central Station
  
  1:55 PM
  
  Liege
  Guillemins
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $10
  
  A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Central Station, Essen (Germany) at 10/28/2026 9:55:00 AM to Guillemins, Liege (Belgium) arriving at 10/28/2026 1:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
- BlaBlaCar Bus
  
  25h 5m
  
  0
  
  2:05 PM
  
  Liege
  Guillemins
  
  3:10 PM
  
  Madrid
  Sur Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $76
  
  A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Guillemins, Liege (Belgium) at 10/28/2026 2:05:00 PM to Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) arriving at 10/29/2026 3:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $76 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 5m
Travel time is 2h 5m longer, but you will save $19

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Essen to Madrid is $88 on 11/7/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Essen and Madrid

See here how frequent the connections between Essen and Madrid are, during different times and days of the week.

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 5 daily buses from Essen to Madrid. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Essen and Madrid.

The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 4 buses from Essen to Madrid, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Essen and Madrid, with 2 offers.

Facts about the bus from Essen to Madrid

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 4 times every day by bus from Essen to Madrid in one click! Book your bus ticket from Essen to Madrid starting from $88!

Cheapest Bus	$88
Fastest Bus	27h 10m
Earliest Bus	5:45 AM
Latest Bus	10:10 PM
Daily Bus Routes	4 Ø
Distance	918.4 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Essen to Madrid

Every day, 4 buses from 1 bus companies leave Essen for Madrid: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 10/22/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 10/18

Monday 10/19

Tuesday 10/20

Wednesday 10/21

Thursday 10/22

Friday 10/23

$137

Saturday 10/24

Sunday 10/25

Monday 10/26

Tuesday 10/27

$105

Wednesday 10/28

Thursday 10/29

$103

Friday 10/30

$107

Saturday 10/31

Sunday 11/01

Monday 11/02

$106

Tuesday 11/03

$101

Wednesday 11/04

Thursday 11/05

Friday 11/06

Saturday 11/07

$88

Sunday 11/08

$126

Monday 11/09

Tuesday 11/10

Wednesday 11/11

$100

Thursday 11/12

$101

Friday 11/13

Saturday 11/14

The cheapest time to travel from Essen to Madrid

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Essen to Madrid, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $99, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Essen to Madrid. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $107.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Essen to Madrid, with $88. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $111.

How to save money travelling from Essen to Madrid

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Essen to Madrid in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Essen to Madrid, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Essen to Madrid are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Essen and Madrid

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Essen and Madrid.

Freiheit Bus Stop

Central Bus Station

Rathaus Bus Stop

Am Porschepl.

Central Station

Freiheit

Bergeborbeck Train Station

Avenida de América Bus Station

Avenida de América 13

Bus Stop

Calle de Tiziano 40

Intercambiador de Moncloa

Calle de la Princesa 89n

Plaza de Castilla

Sur Bus Station

Calle de Méndez Álvaro 83

Service and Comfort on the bus from Essen to Madrid

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Essen to Madrid? Or which bus companies serve the route Essen to Madrid? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Essen to Madrid bus

How much does a Essen Madrid bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $88 and takes 28h 40m to reach Madrid. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Essen to Madrid?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $88 and $176. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Madrid.

On average, how many connections are available from Essen to Madrid each day?

Every day, the Essen to Madrid bus route is served by approximately 4 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Essen to Madrid take?

The fastest bus from Essen to Madrid is offered by FlixBus and takes 27h 10m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $176. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Essen to Madrid?

The earliest bus arriving in Madrid from Essen starts at 5:45 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Essen to Madrid?

The latest bus trip departing from Essen for Madrid starts at 10:10 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Essen Madrid route?

When traveling by bus from Essen to Madrid, passengers can travel with FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Madrid?

You can check all the direct connections between Essen and Madrid by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Essen to Madrid bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Essen Madrid bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Essen Madrid bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Essen to Madrid on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Essen to Madrid?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Essen to Madrid

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Essen and to Madrid

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Essen and to Madrid. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!