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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Pforzheim is to bus which costs €35 - €130 and takes 7h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Pforzheim is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Pforzheim?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Pforzheim. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Pforzheim Hbf via Karlsruhe Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.

How far is it from Essen to Pforzheim?

The distance between Essen and Pforzheim is 413 km. The road distance is 382.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Pforzheim without a car is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs €45 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Essen to Pforzheim, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Pforzheim train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Pforzheim?

The best way to get from Essen to Pforzheim is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs €45 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €130 and takes 7h 24m.

Where does the Essen to Pforzheim train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Pforzheim?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Pforzheim is 383 km. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Essen to Pforzheim.

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

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Where can I stay near Pforzheim?

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

There are 6 ways to get from Essen to Pforzheim 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
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 43
3h 33m
€47–127
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Cologne Airport CGNbus FlixBus N710 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Karlsruhe central train stationbus N93 / ...
7h 24m
€35–125
Drive 382.6 km
1. Drive from Essen to Pforzheimcar 382.6 km
3h 18m
€54–77
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane DUS - STR
2. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Pforzheim Hbftrain
5h 31m
€135–323
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 Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 27m
€118–297
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane FRA - STR
3. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Pforzheim Hbftrain
4h 46m
€135–252

Essen to Pforzheim by train

56Weekly Trains

3h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 412.6 km
Duration: 3h 33m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof every 4 hours. Tickets cost €40–100 and the journey takes 2h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Pforzheim Hbf via Cologne Airport CGN, Karlsruhe central train station, and Karlsruhe Hbf in around 7h 24m.

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