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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Alsace is to bus and train which costs €40 - €100 and takes 10h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Alsace is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Alsace?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Alsace. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Scherwiller via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

How far is it from Essen to Alsace?

The distance between Essen and Alsace is 513 km. The road distance is 444.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Alsace without a car is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs €90 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Essen to Alsace, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Alsace train from?

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

Where does the Essen to Alsace train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Alsace?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Alsace is 445 km. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Essen to Alsace.

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

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Where can I stay near Alsace?

There are 3541+ hotels available in Alsace.

Essen to Alsace - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Essen to Alsace by train, bus, night train, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 43
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Scherwillertrain Ter
6h 20m
€90–351
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Cologne Airport CGNbus 084 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Kehl train stationbus 011
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Selestattrain Ter
10h 6m
€44–99
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Solingen Hbftrain S1
2. Take the nighttrain from Solingen Hbf to Offenburgnighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Scherwillertrain Ter
10h 9m
€67–208
Drive 444.7 km
1. Drive from Essen to Alsacecar 444.7 km
4h 34m
€70–101

Essen to Alsace by train

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6h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 513.3 km
Duration: 6h 20m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Alsace, Grand Est, France?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Scherwiller via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 6h 20m.

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