The average train between Essen and Alsace takes 7h 51m and the fastest train takes 5h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Alsace. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Essen and Alsace. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Alsace at 10:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 7h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 31m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Essen to Alsace? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Essen to Alsace. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf station and arriving at Scherwiller station via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station and Strasbourg Bahnhof station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.
Essen to Alsace train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Alsace train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Scherwiller station.
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The distance between Essen and Alsace is 352.1 km. The road distance is 445 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Scherwiller via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 6h 44m.