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Essen to Alsace trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Alsace takes 7h 1m and the fastest train takes 4h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Alsace. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 1m
Duration
513 km
Distance
€119
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain train 43 / ...
  2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain train 82 / ...
  3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Scherwillertrain train Ter
6h 37m
€98–225

Essen to Alsace train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Essen and Alsace. The earliest departure is at 8:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Alsace at 10:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 7h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 513.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 1m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Alsace, France?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Scherwiller via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 6h 37m.

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