The average train between Essen and Strasbourg takes 5h 39m and the fastest train takes 4h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Strasbourg. 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 Strasbourg. 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 Strasbourg at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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4h 48m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Essen to Strasbourg? 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 Strasbourg. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf station and arriving at Strasbourg Bahnhof station via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
Essen to Strasbourg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Strasbourg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Strasbourg Bahnhof station.
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The distance between Essen and Strasbourg is 323.7 km. The road distance is 407 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhof via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 42m.