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

The cheapest way to get from Offenburg to Essen is to drive which costs €60 - €90 and takes 3h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Offenburg to Essen is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs €85 - €160.

Is there a direct train between Offenburg and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Offenburg Bahnhof and arriving at Essen Hbf. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 34m.

How far is it from Offenburg to Essen?

The distance between Offenburg and Essen is 451 km. The road distance is 431.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Offenburg to Essen without a car is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs €85 - €160.

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

The train from Offenburg Bahnhof to Essen Hbf takes 3h 34m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Offenburg to Essen train from?

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

Where does the Offenburg to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Offenburg to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Offenburg to Essen is 431 km. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Offenburg to Essen.

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2593+ hotels available in Essen.

Offenburg to Essen - 4 ways to travel via train, night train, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Offenburg to Essen 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 Offenburg Bahnhof to Essen Hbftrain 43
3h 34m
€85–160
Night train, train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Offenburg to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Re
6h 52m
€57–330
Drive 431.1 km
1. Drive from Offenburg to Essencar 431.1 km
3h 40m
€61–89
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Offenburg Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
4h 15m
€114–272

Offenburg to Essen by train

11Weekly Trains

3h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 450.9 km
Duration: 3h 34m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Offenburg Bahnhof to Essen Hbf twice daily. Tickets cost €85–160 and the journey takes 3h 34m.

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