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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Offenburg is to drive which costs €60 - €90 and takes 3h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Offenburg is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs €80 - €140.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Offenburg?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Offenburg Bahnhof. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 31m.

How far is it from Essen to Offenburg?

The distance between Essen and Offenburg is 451 km. The road distance is 431.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Offenburg without a car is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs €80 - €140.

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

The train from Essen Hbf to Offenburg Bahnhof takes 3h 31m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Essen to Offenburg train from?

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

Where does the Essen to Offenburg train arrive?

Essen to Offenburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Offenburg Bahnhof station.

Can I drive from Essen to Offenburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Offenburg is 431 km. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Essen to Offenburg.

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

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Where can I stay near Offenburg?

There are 2771+ hotels available in Offenburg.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Essen to Offenburg by train, night train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Offenburg Bahnhof43
3h 31m
€80–140
Train, night train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koeln HbfRe
2. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to OffenburgNj
7h
€46–328
Drive 431.5 km
1. Drive from Essen to Offenburg431.5 km
3h 37m
€61–89
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA)DUS - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Offenburg Bahnhof
4h 37m
€109–314
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof43 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Offenburg Bahnhof20 / ...
3h 51m
€49–180
Fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)DUS - STR
2. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Offenburg Bahnhof
6h 56m
€153–362

Essen to Offenburg by train

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Distance: 450.9 km
Duration: 3h 31m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Offenburg Bahnhof twice daily. Tickets cost €80–140 and the journey takes 3h 31m.

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