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 €40 - €80 and takes 10h 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 39m and costs €70 - €110.

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 52m.

How far is it from Alsace to Essen?

The distance between Alsace and Essen is 508 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 52m and costs €85 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Alsace to Essen, including transfers.

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 52m and costs €85 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 10h 35m.

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 39m 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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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 52m
€88–306
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Colmar to Strasbourgbus FlixBus 108 / ...
2. Take the bus from Strasbourg to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus FlixBus N11 / ...
10h 35m
€41–79
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Scherwiller to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the night train from Offenburg to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Süd Strain S6
9h 38m
€54–212
Drive 445.4 km
1. Drive from Alsace to Essencar 445.4 km
4h 39m
€70–101
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Selestat 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
5h 57m
€144–346
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 41m
€133–377
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn 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 Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
4. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
7h 12m
€142–417

Alsace to Essen by train

106Weekly Trains

5h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 507.5 km
Duration: 5h 52m

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 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dambach to Essen central train station via Gare, Selestat, Colmar, Colmar, Strasbourg, and Düsseldorf central bus station in around 10h 35m.

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