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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Hinterzarten is to drive which costs €70 - €110 and takes 4h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Hinterzarten is to drive which takes 4h 29m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Hinterzarten?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Hinterzarten. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Hinterzarten Bahnhof via Freiburg Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.

How far is it from Essen to Hinterzarten?

The distance between Essen and Hinterzarten is 540 km. The road distance is 515.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Hinterzarten without a car is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs €85 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Essen to Hinterzarten, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Hinterzarten train from?

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

Where does the Essen to Hinterzarten train arrive?

Essen to Hinterzarten train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Freiburg Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Essen to Hinterzarten?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Hinterzarten is 516 km. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Essen to Hinterzarten.

Where can I stay near Hinterzarten?

There are 1520+ hotels available in Hinterzarten.

Essen to Hinterzarten - 6 ways to travel via train, night train, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Essen to Hinterzarten by train, night train, 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
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Freiburg Hauptbahnhoftrain 43
4h 51m
€89–101
Train, night train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Re
2. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbfnighttrain Nj
8h 41m
€65–352
Drive 515.8 km
1. Drive from Essen to Hinterzartencar 515.8 km
4h 29m
€73–106
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 Freiburg Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 48m
€173–416
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DUS - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Freiburg Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 2m
€122–356
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 HB to Basel SBBtrain
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Freiburg Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 1m
€119–375

Essen to Hinterzarten by train

46Weekly Trains

4h 51mAverage Duration

€89Cheapest Price

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Distance: 540.1 km
Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Hinterzarten, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Freiburg Hauptbahnhof every 4 hours. Tickets cost €80–90 and the journey takes 4h 3m.

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