What is the cheapest way to get from Alsace to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Alsace to Essen is to bus which costs €45 - €90 and takes 11h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alsace to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Alsace to Essen is to drive which takes 4h 38m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Alsace and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Alsace to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Dambach and arriving at Essen central train station via Colmar and Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Alsace and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Alsace to Essen. However, there are services departing from Scherwiller and arriving at Essen Hbf via Strasbourg and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.

How far is it from Alsace to Essen?

The distance between Alsace and Essen is 507 km. The road distance is 445.4 km.

How do I travel from Alsace to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Alsace to Essen without a car is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs €85 - €190.

How long does it take to get from Alsace to Essen?

It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Alsace to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alsace to Essen bus from?

Alsace to Essen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Colmar station.

Where do I catch the Alsace to Essen train from?

Alsace to Essen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Scherwiller station.

Train or bus from Alsace to Essen?

The best way to get from Alsace to Essen is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs €85 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €90 and takes 11h 35m.

Where does the Alsace to Essen bus arrive?

Alsace to Essen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Luxembourg station.

Where does the Alsace to Essen train arrive?

Alsace to Essen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Strasbourg station.

Can I drive from Alsace to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Alsace to Essen is 445 km. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Alsace to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Alsace to Essen?

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Where can I stay near Essen?

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Alsace to Essen - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Alsace to Essen by train (TGV), bus, train, night train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Scherwiller to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Mannheim Hbftrain Ice / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain 47 / ...
5h 53m
€89–184
Train, night train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Scherwiller to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the nighttrain from Offenburg to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Süd Strain S6
9h 48m
€46–188
Bus
1. Take the bus from Colmar to Luxembourgbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Essen central train stationbus 181 / ...
11h 35m
€49–87
Drive 445.4 km
1. Drive from Alsace to Essencar 445.4 km
4h 38m
€71–102
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Scherwiller to Strasbourgtrain
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Mannheim Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
4. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
6h 19m
€140–257
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Selestat to Basel Sbbtrain
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
6h 49m
€129–312
Train to Basel, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Selestat to St Louistrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
6h 27m
€184–411

Alsace to Essen by train

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Distance: 507.4 km
Duration: 5h 53m

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

You can take a train from Scherwiller to Essen Hbf via Strasbourg, Mannheim Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dambach to Essen central train station via Gare, Selestat, Colmar, Colmar, and Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon in around 11h 35m.

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