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 €30 - €80 and takes 11h 25m.

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 €65 - €100.

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 Bahnhof and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.

How far is it from Alsace to Essen?

The distance between Alsace and Essen is 513 km. The road distance is 444.6 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 6h 4m and costs €70 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 6h 4m 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 6h 4m and costs €70 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €80 and takes 11h 25m.

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?

There are 2558+ hotels available in Essen.

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

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

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 StrasbourgTer
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof82 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf43 / ...
6h 4m
€71–382
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Colmar to Luxembourg, P+R BouillonN837 / ...
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Essen central train station180
11h 25m
€33–78
Drive 444.6 km
1. Drive from Alsace to Essen444.6 km
4h 38m
€69–100
Train to Basel, fly
1. Take the train from Selestat to St Louis
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)BSL - DUS
7h 23m
€130–329
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Scherwiller to StrasbourgTer
2. Take the night train from Strasbourg to Mainz HbfNj
3. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Bonn Bad Godesberg Bf
4. Take the train from Bonn-Bad Godesberg to Koeln-MuelheimRe
5. Take the train from Koeln-Muelheim to Essen HbfRe
9h 59m
€85–347
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Selestat to Strasbourg
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
4. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)FRA - DUS
6h 27m
€136–516
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Selestat to Basel Sbb
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)ZRH - DUS
7h 10m
€120–324

Alsace to Essen by train

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Distance: 513.3 km
Duration: 6h 4m

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

You can take a train from Scherwiller to Essen Hbf via Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 4m. 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 25m.

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