How far is it from Solingen to Essen?

The distance between Solingen and Essen is 41 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Solingen to Essen?

The drive from Solingen to Essen takes approximately 45 min by car.

What is the best route from Solingen to Essen?

The fastest route from Solingen to Essen covers 41 km with a driving time of approximately 45 min.

Which direction is Essen from Solingen?

Essen lies roughly to the north of Solingen.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Solingen and Essen?

Along the route from Solingen to Essen you can fill up at Shell (24/7), Shell (24/7), ARAL (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Where can I camp between Solingen and Essen?

Along the route from Solingen to Essen you can stop for the night or service your van at Wohnmobil-Stellplatz Gründer- & Technologiezentrum, Solingen, Wohnmobilstellplatz Panoramabad Velbert-Neviges, Bootshaus & Campingplatz an der Ruhr, Robert Hoffmeister.

Where can I stop to rest between Solingen and Essen?

On the route from Solingen to Essen you can take a break at Essen Hbf.

Solingen Essen

Distance: 41 kmDrive time: 45 min

Driving from Solingen to Essen takes about 45 min via A 535. The distance is 41 km. The straight-line distance is 32 km. Driving directions

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Driving directions25 · 41 km

1 Depart onto Goerdelerstraße 19 m
2 Turn right onto Florastraße 155 m
3 Turn left onto Oststraße 118 m
4 Turn slightly left onto Unter St. Clemens 163 m
5 Keep slightly right onto Unter St. Clemens 48 m
6 Continue slightly right onto Cronenberger Straße 2 km
7 Turn left onto Stöcken 2 km
8 Continue straight onto Kohlfurther Straße 326 m
9 Take ramp slightly right 7 km
10 Keep slightly left 251 m
11 Keep slightly left 14 km
12 Keep slightly left 744 m
13 Merge slightly left 8 km

14 Continue straight onto Wuppertaler Straße 3 km
15 Turn left onto Frankenstraße 122 m
16 Turn right onto St. Annental 2 km
17 At end of road, turn right onto Rellinghauser Straße 3 km
18 Turn right onto Richard-Wagner-Straße 736 m
19 Continue straight onto Helbingstraße 523 m
20 Turn slightly left onto Freiheit 342 m
21 Continue straight onto Kruppstraße 302 m
22 Turn right onto Bismarckstraße 127 m
23 Continue straight onto Hindenburgstraße 96 m
24 Turn right onto Hachestraße 230 m
25 Arrive onto Hachestraße

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The return trip from Essen to Solingen covers roughly the same distance, 41 km.

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How far is it from Solingen to Essen?: The distance between Solingen and Essen is 41 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Solingen to Essen?: The drive from Solingen to Essen takes approximately 45 min by car.
What is the best route from Solingen to Essen?: The fastest route from Solingen to Essen covers 41 km with a driving time of approximately 45 min.
Which direction is Essen from Solingen?: Essen lies roughly to the north of Solingen.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Solingen and Essen?: Along the route from Solingen to Essen you can fill up at Shell (24/7), Shell (24/7), ARAL (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I camp between Solingen and Essen?: Along the route from Solingen to Essen you can stop for the night or service your van at Wohnmobil-Stellplatz Gründer- & Technologiezentrum, Solingen, Wohnmobilstellplatz Panoramabad Velbert-Neviges, Bootshaus & Campingplatz an der Ruhr, Robert Hoffmeister.
Where can I stop to rest between Solingen and Essen?: On the route from Solingen to Essen you can take a break at Essen Hbf.

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