The average train between Strasbourg and Essen takes 5h 41m and the fastest train takes 4h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Strasbourg to Essen. 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 5 times a day between Strasbourg and Essen. The earliest departure is at 9:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Strasbourg is at 7:44 PM which arrives into Essen at 12:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Karlsruhe Hbf and take an average of 5h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Strasbourg to Essen. However, there are services departing from Strasbourg station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via Karlsruhe Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
Strasbourg to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Strasbourg station.
Strasbourg to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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The distance between Strasbourg and Essen is 323.7 km. The road distance is 407 km.
You can take a train from Strasbourg to Essen Hbf via Karlsruhe Hbf and Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 38m.