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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Fribourg is to train which costs SFr 70 - SFr 190 and takes 6h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Fribourg is to drive which takes 5h 53m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 160.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Fribourg?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Fribourg. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Fribourg/Freiburg via Basel SBB and Bern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.

How far is it from Essen to Fribourg?

The distance between Essen and Fribourg is 707 km. The road distance is 674.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Fribourg without a car is to train which takes 6h 48m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Essen to Fribourg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Fribourg train from?

Essen to Fribourg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.

Where does the Essen to Fribourg train arrive?

Essen to Fribourg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Essen to Fribourg?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Fribourg is 674 km. It takes approximately 5h 53m to drive from Essen to Fribourg.

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

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Where can I stay near Fribourg?

There are 324+ hotels available in Fribourg.

Essen to Fribourg - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Essen to Fribourg by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train
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1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
6h 48m
CHF 74–187
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Re
2. Take the bus from Köln to Basel, Bahnhofbus
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
10h 13m
Drive 674.5 km
1. Drive from Essen to Fribourgcar 674.5 km
5h 53m
CHF 106–153
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane DUS - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Fribourg/Freiburgtrain
6h 19m
CHF 105–275
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Fribourg/Freiburgtrain
6h 8m
CHF 100–285
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
6h 3m
CHF 158–362
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Fribourg/Freiburgtrain
6h 35m
CHF 107–291
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane FRA - GVA
3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Fribourg/Freiburgtrain
7h 18m
CHF 152–351
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane DUS - MXP
2. Take the train from Gallarate to Domodossolatrain
3. Take the train from Brig to Berntrain
9h 5m
CHF 94–329

Essen to Fribourg by train

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6h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 706.7 km
Duration: 6h 48m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Fribourg, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Fribourg/Freiburg via Basel SBB and Bern in around 6h 48m.

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