The average train between Strasbourg and Essen takes 4h 59m and the fastest train takes 4h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Strasbourg 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 4 times a day between Strasbourg and Essen. The earliest departure is at 9:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Strasbourg is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Essen at 6:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim Hbf and take an average of 4h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Strasbourg to Essen. However, there are services departing from Strasbourg station and arriving at Essen station via Mannheim Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
Strasbourg to Essen train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Strasbourg station.
Strasbourg to Essen train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Strasbourg to Essen train tickets online with TGV inOui and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Strasbourg and Essen is 323.7 km. The road distance is 459 km.
You can take a train from Strasbourg to Essen Hbf via Mannheim Hbf and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 1m.