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 26m.

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 26m 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 517 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 - €400.

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 517 km. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Essen to Hinterzarten.

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

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Where can I stay near Hinterzarten?

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

There are 6 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
€100–392
Drive 517 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Essen to Hinterzartencar 517 km
4h 26m
€74–107
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
€175–553
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koeln-Ehrenfeldtrain Re
2. Take the train from Köln-Ehrenfeld to Freiburg im Breisgau Train Stationtrain Nightjet
8h 42m
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 1m
€137–372
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
€132–414

Essen to Hinterzarten by train

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4h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 540.4 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 3 hours. Tickets cost €95–390 and the journey takes 4h 3m.

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