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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Strasbourg is to drive which costs €60 - €90 and takes 4h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Strasbourg is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Strasbourg?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen to Strasbourg. However, there are services departing from Essen and arriving at Strasbourg via Bonn UN Campus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Strasbourg?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Strasbourg. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Strasbourg Bahnhof via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

How far is it from Essen to Strasbourg?

The distance between Essen and Strasbourg is 464 km. The road distance is 406.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Strasbourg without a car is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs €90 - €105.

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Essen to Strasbourg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Strasbourg bus from?

Essen to Strasbourg bus services, operated by Pavluks Trans, depart from Essen station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Strasbourg train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Strasbourg?

The best way to get from Essen to Strasbourg is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs €90 - €105. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 52m.

Where does the Essen to Strasbourg bus arrive?

Essen to Strasbourg bus services, operated by Pavluks Trans, arrive at Bonn station.

Where does the Essen to Strasbourg train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Strasbourg?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Strasbourg is 407 km. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Essen to Strasbourg.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Essen to Strasbourg?

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Essen to Strasbourg - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Essen to Strasbourg by train, bus, 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 Essen Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 82 / ...
4h 35m
€93–102
Drive 406.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Essen to Strasbourgcar 406.9 km
4h 9m
€62–90
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen to Bonnbus Kyiv-Den haag / ...
2. Take the bus from Bonn UN Campus to Strasbourgbus FlixBus N11
6h 52m
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
8h 18m
€70–370
Fly, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DUS - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain
5h 26m
€137–273

Essen to Strasbourg by train

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4h 35mAverage Duration

€93Cheapest Price

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Distance: 464.4 km
Duration: 4h 35m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhof via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen to Strasbourg via Bonn and Bonn UN Campus in around 6h 52m.

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