How to Travel from
Freiburg im Breisgau to Essen
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Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany → Essen, Germany
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Freiburg Im Breisgau to Essen
Composite routes from Freiburg Im Breisgau to Essen
Cheapest
4 h 6 min
Car
493 km.
from $27
Route Navigator Freiburg im Breisgau - Essen
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Continue onto Gauchstraße
Gauchstraße, 343 м
343 м
Turn right onto Friedrichring
Friedrichring, 207 м
207 м
Turn left onto Habsburgerstraße
Habsburgerstraße, 5 km 272 м
5 km 272 м
Keep right and take B 294, A 5 toward March
March, B 294, A 5, 4 km 100 м
4 km 100 м
Keep right and take A 5 toward Karlsruhe
Karlsruhe, A 5, 168 km 474 м
168 km 474 м
Keep right and take B 535 toward Schwetzingen, Heidelberg, Leimen
Schwetzingen, Heidelberg, Leimen, B 535, 318 м
318 м
Keep left onto A 5 and take B 535 toward Schwetzingen
Schwetzingen, B 535, 350 м
350 м
Keep left onto A 5 and take A 5 toward Frankfurt, Darmstadt
Frankfurt, Darmstadt, A 5, 5 km 563 м
5 km 563 м
Keep right and take A 656 toward Mannheim, Heidelberg
Mannheim, Heidelberg, A 656, 240 м
240 м
Keep left and drive toward Mannheim
Mannheim, 1 km 508 м
1 km 508 м
Keep left and take A 5 toward Frankfurt a.M., Darmstadt
Frankfurt a.M., Darmstadt, A 5, 14 km 319 м
14 km 319 м
Keep right and drive toward Mannheim, Viernheim, Weinheim
Mannheim, Viernheim, Weinheim, 193 м
193 м
Keep left and take A 5 toward Mannheim, Viernheim
Mannheim, Viernheim, A 5, 378 м
378 м
Keep left onto A 5 and take A 5 toward Frankfurt, Darmstadt, Köln
Frankfurt, Darmstadt, Köln, A 5, 53 km 788 м
53 km 788 м
Keep left onto A 67
7 km 758 м
7 km 758 м
Keep left onto A 3 and take A 3 toward Köln, Wiesbaden, Hannover, Dortmund, Raunheim
Köln, Wiesbaden, Hannover, Dortmund, Raunheim, A 3, 2 km 812 м
2 km 812 м
Keep left and take A 3 toward Köln, Wiesbaden, Hannover, Dortmund
Köln, Wiesbaden, Hannover, Dortmund, A 3, 73 km 459 м
73 km 459 м
Keep right and take B 255 toward Montabaur, Koblenz, Bad Ems, Wirges
Montabaur, Koblenz, Bad Ems, Wirges, B 255, 1 km 698 м
1 km 698 м
Keep left and take A 3, B 49 toward Köln, Montabaur, Koblenz, Bad Ems
Köln, Montabaur, Koblenz, Bad Ems, A 3, B 49, 302 м
302 м
Keep left and take A 48, A 3 toward Köln, Koblenz
Köln, Koblenz, A 48, A 3, 444 м
444 м
Keep left and take A 3, A 48 toward Dreieck Dernbach, Köln, Koblenz
Dreieck Dernbach, Köln, Koblenz, A 3, A 48, 137 km 623 м
137 km 623 м
Keep right
332 м
332 м
Keep left and take A 52 toward Essen
Essen, A 52, 1 km 520 м
1 km 520 м
Keep left and take A 52 toward Essen
Essen, A 52, 12 km 615 м
12 km 615 м
Keep right and take B 224 toward Essen-Rüttenscheid
Essen-Rüttenscheid, B 224, 1 km 557 м
1 km 557 м
Keep left
155 м
155 м
Continue onto Norbertstraße
Norbertstraße, 2 km 204 м
2 km 204 м
Turn slight right onto Bismarckstraße
Bismarckstraße, 386 м
386 м
Keep right and drive toward Steele, Philharmonie/Saalbau, Opernhaus
Steele, Philharmonie/Saalbau, Opernhaus, 39 м
39 м
Turn right onto Friedrichstraße
Friedrichstraße, 95 м
95 м
Turn left onto Rüttenscheider Straße
Rüttenscheider Straße, 1 km 21 м
1 km 21 м
Keep right
45 м
45 м
Turn right and take A 40 toward Duisburg
Duisburg, A 40, 22 м
22 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
FlixBus
Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Freiburg to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$44.53–$63.61
Bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Essen
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$11.45–$16.54
BlaBlaCar Bus
Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Essen
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$13.99–$20.36
Grandes Tour
Phone:
+38 (044) 444 00 44
Website:
grandes-tour.com.ua/
Bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Essen
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Airlines
KLM
Website:
klm.com
Plane from Basel to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$432.57–$1,145.03
Air France
Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Basel to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.01–$763.36
Lufthansa
Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Basel to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$330.79–$597.96
Plane from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$356.23
Plane from Zurich Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.14–$521.63
Plane from Zurich Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
3h 8m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$41.98–$699.74
Eurowings
Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Zurich Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.70–$279.90
Plane from Zurich Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$69.97–$330.79
Swiss
Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.70–$445.29
Plane from Zurich Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$69.97–$330.79
Train operators
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Freiburg Hauptbahnhof to Essen
Ave. Duration:
4h 2m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$95.42–$114.50
Train from Freiburg Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$41.98–$47.07
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Essen
Ave. Duration:
2h 57m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$76.34–$89.06
Train from Freiburg Hauptbahnhof to Basel
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$30.53–$35.62
Train from Freiburg Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
2h 13m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$62.34–$69.97
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Essen
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$34.35–$38.17
Nightjet
Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf to Bonn
Ave. Duration:
5h 19m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.61–$203.56
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Freiburg Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
1h 54m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$25.45–$36.90
Train from Freiburg Hauptbahnhof to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$15.27–$22.90
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Freiburg Hauptbahnhof to Basel
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$31.81–$58.52
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$41.98–$76.34
National Express
Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Koeln-Muelheim to Essen
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.81–$26.72
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Essen
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$19.08–$27.99
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Essen?
The cheapest way to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Essen is to bus which costs $47.83 - $70.65 and takes 8h 42m.
What is the fastest way to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Essen?
The fastest way to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Essen is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs $81.52 - $97.83 .
Is there a direct bus between Freiburg im Breisgau and Essen?
No, there is no direct bus from Freiburg im Breisgau to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Freiburg and arriving at Essen central train station via Cologne Airport CGN. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.
Is there a direct train between Freiburg im Breisgau and Essen?
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Freiburg Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Essen Hbf. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 2m.
How far is it from Freiburg im Breisgau to Essen?
The distance between Freiburg im Breisgau and Essen is 514 km. The road distance is 491.6 km.
How do I travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Essen without a car?
The best way to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Essen without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs $81.52 - $97.83 .
How long does it take to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Essen?
The train from Freiburg Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf takes 4h 2m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Where do I catch the Freiburg im Breisgau to Essen bus from?
Freiburg im Breisgau to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Freiburg station.
Where do I catch the Freiburg im Breisgau to Essen train from?
Freiburg im Breisgau to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Freiburg Hauptbahnhof station.
Train or bus from Freiburg im Breisgau to Essen?
The best way to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Essen is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs $81.52 - $97.83 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $47.83 - $70.65 and takes 8h 42m.
Where does the Freiburg im Breisgau to Essen bus arrive?
Freiburg im Breisgau to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cologne Airport CGN station.
Where does the Freiburg im Breisgau to Essen train arrive?
Freiburg im Breisgau to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Can I drive from Freiburg im Breisgau to Essen?
Yes, the driving distance between Freiburg im Breisgau to Essen is 492 km. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Freiburg im Breisgau to Essen.
How do I get a train ticket from Freiburg im Breisgau to Essen?
Book your Freiburg im Breisgau to Essen train tickets online with Omio.
How do I get a bus ticket from Freiburg im Breisgau to Essen?
Book your Freiburg im Breisgau to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
Where can I stay near Essen?
There are 1889+ hotels available in Essen. Prices start at $41.36 per night.
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