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 €35 - €150 and takes 11h 38m.

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 41m and costs €65 - €100.

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 Selestat, Gare Centrale, Strasbourg and Düsseldorf central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 38m.

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 6h 17m.

How far is it from Alsace to Essen?

The distance between Alsace and Essen is 510 km. The road distance is 444.5 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 17m and costs €80 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 17m 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 SNCF Bus, depart from Selestat 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 6h 17m and costs €80 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €150 and takes 11h 38m.

Where does the Alsace to Essen bus arrive?

Alsace to Essen bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Strasbourg 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 41m 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 - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 6 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 43 / ...
6h 17m
€82–187
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Selestat to Strasbourgbus
2. Take the bus from Strasbourg to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N11 / ...
3. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Essen central train stationbus 027 / ...
11h 38m
€39–149
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 Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Re
10h
€80–356
Drive 444.5 km
1. Drive from Alsace to Essencar 444.5 km
4h 41m
€69–100
Train to Basel, fly
1. Take the train from Selestat to St Louistrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BSL - DUS
7h 23m
€130–318
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly
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
7h 10m
€120–334

Alsace to Essen by train

41Weekly Trains

6h 17mAverage Duration

€82Cheapest Price

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Distance: 509.8 km
Duration: 6h 17m

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

You can take a train from Scherwiller to Essen Hbf via Strasbourg, Mannheim Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dambach to Essen central train station via Gare, Selestat, Strasbourg, Gare Centrale, Etoile Bourse, Strasbourg, and Düsseldorf central bus station in around 11h 38m.

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