The average train between Alsace and Essen takes 5h 36m and the fastest train takes 5h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Alsace to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Alsace and Essen. The earliest departure is at 7:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Alsace is at 3:26 PM which arrives into Essen at 8:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg and take an average of 5h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 32m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Alsace to Essen. However, there are services departing from Alsace station and arriving at Essen station via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
Alsace to Essen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Scherwiller station.
Alsace to Essen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Alsace to Essen train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Alsace and Essen is 352.1 km. The road distance is 507 km.
You can take a train from Scherwiller to Essen Hbf via Strasbourg, Mannheim Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 6m.