What is the cheapest way to get from Essen to Frankenberg?

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Frankenberg is to bus which costs €14 - €22 and takes 7h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Essen to Frankenberg?

The fastest way to get from Essen to Frankenberg is to drive which takes 2h and costs €24 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Frankenberg?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Frankenberg. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Frankenberg Ederpromenade via Dortmund Hbf, Winterberg, Bahnhof and Hallenberg, Heinr.-Hugo-Platz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Frankenberg?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Frankenberg. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Frankenberg Goßberg via Dortmund Hbf, Bestwig, Bahnhof and Brilon Wald, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.

How far is it from Essen to Frankenberg?

The distance between Essen and Frankenberg is 193 km. The road distance is 171.6 km.

How do I travel from Essen to Frankenberg without a car?

The best way to get from Essen to Frankenberg without a car is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs €35 - €70.

How long does it take to get from Essen to Frankenberg?

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Essen to Frankenberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Frankenberg bus from?

Essen to Frankenberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Frankenberg train from?

Essen to Frankenberg train services, operated by VIAS Rail GmbH, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Frankenberg?

The best way to get from Essen to Frankenberg is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs €35 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €22 and takes 7h 24m.

Where does the Essen to Frankenberg bus arrive?

Essen to Frankenberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dortmund central bus station.

Where does the Essen to Frankenberg train arrive?

Essen to Frankenberg train services, operated by VIAS Rail GmbH, arrive at Hagen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Essen to Frankenberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Frankenberg is 172 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Essen to Frankenberg.

How do I get a train ticket from Essen to Frankenberg?

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Where can I stay near Frankenberg?

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Essen to Frankenberg - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Essen to Frankenberg by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Bestwig, Bahnhoftrain Re57
2. Take the train from Brilon Wald, Bahnhof to Frankenberg Goßbergtrain Re97 / ...
5h 4m
€36–67
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Dortmund central bus stationbus 081 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dortmund Hbf to Winterberg, Bahnhofbus Re57
7h 24m
€15–21
Drive 171.6 km
1. Drive from Essen to Frankenbergcar 171.6 km
2h
€25–36
Train via Hagen
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hagen Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Hagen Hbf to Brilon Wald, Bahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Brilon Wald, Bahnhof to Frankenberg Goßbergtrain
5h 9m
€40–74

Essen to Frankenberg by train

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5h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 193.2 km
Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Frankenberg, Hesse, Germany?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Frankenberg Goßberg via Dortmund Hbf, Bestwig, Bahnhof, and Brilon Wald, Bahnhof in around 5h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Frankenberg Ederpromenade via Dortmund central bus station, Dortmund Hbf, Winterberg, Bahnhof, and Hallenberg, Heinr.-Hugo-Platz in around 7h 24m.

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