Essen to Alsace Trains

Trip Overview

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.

7h 51m
Duration: 507 km
Distance: €102
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Essen Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 43
Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
Take the train from Strasbourg to Scherwillertrain Ter

6h 44m

€86–180

Essen to Alsace train times

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.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:00 PM → 10:51 AM
Arrives next day
14h 51m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:00 AM → 12:41 PM
6h 41m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 2:27 PM
6h 27m • 2 changes
12:00 PM → 5:43 PM
5h 43m • 2 changes
2:00 PM → 7:55 PM
5h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:00 AM → 12:41 PM
6h 41m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 2:27 PM
6h 27m • 2 changes
12:00 PM → 5:43 PM
5h 43m • 2 changes
2:00 PM → 7:55 PM
5h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:00 AM → 12:41 PM
6h 41m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 2:27 PM
6h 27m • 2 changes
12:00 PM → 5:43 PM
5h 43m • 2 changes
2:00 PM → 7:55 PM
5h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:00 AM → 12:41 PM
6h 41m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 2:27 PM
6h 27m • 2 changes
12:00 PM → 5:43 PM
5h 43m • 2 changes
2:00 PM → 7:55 PM
5h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:00 AM → 12:41 PM
6h 41m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 2:27 PM
6h 27m • 2 changes
12:00 PM → 5:43 PM
5h 43m • 2 changes
2:00 PM → 7:55 PM
5h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:00 AM → 12:30 PM
6h 30m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 2:30 PM
6h 30m • 2 changes
12:00 PM → 5:31 PM
5h 31m • 2 changes
2:00 PM → 8:31 PM
6h 31m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want 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.