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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Alsace is to bus and train which costs €35 - €130 and takes 10h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Alsace is to drive which takes 4h 36m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Alsace?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Alsace. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Scherwiller via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.

How far is it from Essen to Alsace?

The distance between Essen and Alsace is 513 km. The road distance is 443.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Alsace without a car is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs €80 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Essen to Alsace, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Alsace train from?

Essen to Alsace train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.

Where does the Essen to Alsace train arrive?

Essen to Alsace train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Essen to Alsace?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Alsace is 444 km. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Essen to Alsace.

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

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Where can I stay near Alsace?

There are 3203+ hotels available in Alsace.

Essen to Alsace - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Essen to Alsace by train, bus, night train, or car

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 Essen Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 82 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Scherwillertrain Ter
6h 37m
€80–167
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Cologne Airport CGNbus 084 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Kehl train stationbus 011
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Selestattrain Ter
10h 30m
€39–126
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Re
2. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Offenburgnighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Scherwillertrain Ter
10h 20m
€80–356
Drive 443.8 km
1. Drive from Essen to Alsacecar 443.8 km
4h 36m
€67–97

Essen to Alsace by train

27Weekly Trains

6h 37mAverage Duration

€80Cheapest Price

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Distance: 513.1 km
Duration: 6h 37m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Scherwiller via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 6h 37m.

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