The average train between Essen and Strasbourg takes 5h 24m and the fastest train takes 3h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Strasbourg. 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 4 times a day between Essen and Strasbourg. 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 Strasbourg at 8:47 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Strasbourg. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Strasbourg station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
Essen to Strasbourg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Strasbourg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Strasbourg Bahnhof station.
Book your Essen to Strasbourg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Essen and Strasbourg is 323.7 km. The road distance is 464 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhof via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 35m.