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

The cheapest way to get from Strasbourg to Essen is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Strasbourg to Essen is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs €80 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Strasbourg and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Strasbourg to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Strasbourg and arriving at Essen central train station via Cologne Airport CGN. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Strasbourg and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Strasbourg to Essen. However, there are services departing from Strasbourg and arriving at Essen Hbf via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.

How far is it from Strasbourg to Essen?

The distance between Strasbourg and Essen is 459 km. The road distance is 406.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Strasbourg to Essen without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs €80 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Strasbourg to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Strasbourg to Essen bus from?

Strasbourg to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Strasbourg station.

Where do I catch the Strasbourg to Essen train from?

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

Train or bus from Strasbourg to Essen?

The best way to get from Strasbourg to Essen is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs €80 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h 26m.

Where does the Strasbourg to Essen bus arrive?

Strasbourg to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where does the Strasbourg to Essen train arrive?

Strasbourg to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim Hbf station.

Can I drive from Strasbourg to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Strasbourg to Essen is 407 km. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Strasbourg to Essen.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Strasbourg to Essen?

Book your Strasbourg to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2788+ hotels available in Essen.

Strasbourg to Essen - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Strasbourg to Essen by train (TGV), bus, night train, train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Strasbourg to Mannheim Hbftrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain 47 / ...
4h 2m
€80–328
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Strasbourg to Cologne Airport CGNbus FlixBus N11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Essen central train stationbus FlixBus N710 / ...
7h 26m
€33–57
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Offenburg to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Süd Strain S6
9h 32m
€50–130
Drive 406.9 km
1. Drive from Strasbourg to Essencar 406.9 km
4h 12m
€64–92
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Strasbourg to Mannheim Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
4h 14m
€136–331
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
6h 44m
€139–374

Strasbourg to Essen by train

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Distance: 458.6 km
Duration: 4h 2m

What companies run services between Strasbourg, France and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Strasbourg to Essen Hbf via Mannheim Hbf and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Strasbourg to Essen central train station via Cologne Airport CGN in around 7h 26m.

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