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How to get fromEssen to Frankenbergby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hagen Hbftrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Hagen Hbf to Brilon Wald, Bahnhoftrain train
    3. Take the train from Brilon Wald, Bahnhof to Frankenberg Goßbergtrain train
    5h 4m
    €32–153

  2. Drive  171.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Essen to Frankenbergcar car 171.6 km
    2h
    €26–37

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Kasselbus bus 023 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Bad Wildungen Bahnhofbus bus 500
    6h 57m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain train Re
    2. Take the bus from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Bad Wildungen Bahnhofbus bus 500
    6h 24m

Essen to Frankenberg by train

Calendar79Weekly Trains
Duration5h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket€32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 202.4 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 Hagen Hbf and Brilon Wald, Bahnhof in around 5h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Frankenberg Ederpromenade via Kassel, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, and Bad Wildungen Bahnhof in around 6h 57m.

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