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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Hinterzarten is to train via Cologne which costs €70 - €160 and takes 8h 56m.

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 28m 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 im Breisgau Train Station. 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 €100 - €240.

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 im Breisgau Train Station.

Can I drive from Essen to Hinterzarten?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Hinterzarten is 516 km. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Essen to Hinterzarten.

Where can I stay near Hinterzarten?

There are 1580+ hotels available in Hinterzarten.

Essen to Hinterzarten - 7 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Essen to Hinterzarten by 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 im Breisgau Train Stationtrain 43
4h 51m
€100–231
Drive 515.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Essen to Hinterzartencar 515.8 km
4h 28m
€74–106
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 51m
€205–506
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain Re
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz to Freiburg im Breisgau Train Stationtrain Nightjet
8h 56m
€74–154
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Basel (BSL)plane DUS - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Freiburg Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 22m
€137–410
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 im Breisgau Train Stationtrain
6h 4m
€125–310
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
€127–416

Essen to Hinterzarten by train

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4h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 540.5 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 im Breisgau Train Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €95–230 and the journey takes 4h 3m.

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