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Trip Summary
There are usually 120 daily train trips available from Strasbourg to Essen. Traveling by train from Strasbourg to Essen usually takes 5 hours and 14 minutes, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train can make the trip in 3 hours and 47 minutes.
| Distance | 202 mi (325 km) |
| Fastest train | 3h 47m |
| Lowest price | $75.50 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Strasbourg to Essen?
2 train services operate from Strasbourg to Essen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company usually has more trains scheduled, with 88 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 45 | 5h 0m | $113.60 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 88 | 5h 20m | $116.04 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Strasbourg to Essen start from $86, and on average cost . Daily there are 88 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Essen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Strasbourg leaves from Gare Centrale Strasbourg and one other station. And in Essen trains arrive at Train Station and 6 other train stations.
From Strasbourg to Essen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 5 hours and 20 minutes. If you are looking to get to Essen faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 3 hours and 47 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Strasbourg and Essen is approximately 202 miles, or 325 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 5 hours and 14 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 3 hours and 47 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Tuesday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Strasbourg to Essen. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Tuesday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Tuesday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Strasbourg at 12:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 9:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 120 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Essen to Strasbourg.
City Information
Strasbourg
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Located close to the border with Germany, Strasbourg is a city with a rich cultural history and amazing local landmarks. Make sure you do not make an itinerary through France without including Strasbourg! The city is the seat of many international organizations, and it features a unique Franco-German culture that distinguishes it from other French cities. The most popular local attraction is the Cathédrale Notre Dame, a sandstone Gothic cathedral that is remarkably well-preserved. The cathedral also houses an enormous astronomical clock that has been around since the 17th-century. You can also check out the Petite France district as you stroll around the city. The area is known for its quaint streets and timbered homes along a picturesque canal. If you're traveling with little ones, they'll enjoy the small, free zoo at Parc de l'Orangerie.
Strasbourg's unique geographical location features a vibrant food scene with distinctive cuisines. The Alsace region's top specialties include sauerkraut, flammeküche or flams, and baeckeoffe, a beef and pork stew. For a taste of these local dishes, check out the Skaechele, Zehnerglock, and Restaurant Les Chauvins Père & Fils.
Strasbourg is well-connected to French and German rail networks on SNCF and Deutsche Bahn trains. FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus buses depart from Strasbourg, and it is also easy to go just across the border into Germany to take a bus departing from Kehl.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Strasbourg?
Main departure station: Gare Centrale Strasbourg
There are two stations in Strasbourg where you can board the train to Essen.
All train stations in Strasbourg:
Gare Centrale Strasbourg
Krimmeri-Meinau
Where is the train station in Essen?
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Link to image attributionMain arrival station: Train Station
Essen Hauptbahnhof is the central railway station in Essen in Western Germany. The station has been rebuilt numerous times due to damage from the Second World War and other structural issues, and now over 400 trains serve the station daily. In addition, long-distance Deutsche Bahn ICE trains run regularly to destinations including Berlin, Cologne, Stuttgart, and Vienna. Regional trains travel cities such as Aachen, Dusseldorf, Wuppertal, and Munster. Inside the station are a variety of shops, restaurants and bakeries, banks, a pharmacy, ticket offices, and information desks. The station is in the center of Essen, so there are hotels, restaurants, and attractions a short walk away.
All train stations in Essen:
Train Station
Essen-Werden
Kettwig Stausee
Kettwig
Essen-Kupferdreh
Essen-Dellwig Ost
Essen-Dellwig
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