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How to get fromEssen to Alsaceby train, bus, night train, or 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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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain train 43
    2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain train 83 / ...
    3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Scherwillertrain train Ter
    6h 44m
    €87–190

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Cologne Airport CGNbus bus N74 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Kehl train stationbus bus 011
    3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Selestattrain train Ter
    10h 30m
    €44–93

  3. Train, night train

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain train Re
    2. Take the nighttrain from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Offenburgnighttrain night train Nj
    3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Scherwillertrain train Ter
    10h 35m
    €75–244

  4. Drive  444.7 km

    1. Drive from Essen to Alsacecar car 444.7 km
    4h 34m
    €72–103

Essen to Alsace by train

Calendar65Weekly Trains
Duration6h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket€87Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 506.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 44m

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 44m.

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