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

The cheapest way to get from Colmar to Essen is to bus which costs €30 - €65 and takes 9h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colmar to Essen is to drive which takes 4h 52m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Colmar and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Colmar to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Colmar and arriving at Essen central train station via Strasbourg and Cologne Airport CGN. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Colmar and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Colmar to Essen. However, there are services departing from Colmar and arriving at Essen Hbf via Strasbourg and Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.

How far is it from Colmar to Essen?

The distance between Colmar and Essen is 527 km. The road distance is 469.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Colmar to Essen without a car is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs €90 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Colmar to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colmar to Essen bus from?

Colmar to Essen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Colmar station.

Where do I catch the Colmar to Essen train from?

Colmar to Essen train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Colmar station.

Train or bus from Colmar to Essen?

The best way to get from Colmar to Essen is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs €90 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 9h 24m.

Where does the Colmar to Essen bus arrive?

Colmar to Essen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Station.

Where does the Colmar to Essen train arrive?

Colmar to Essen train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Strasbourg station.

Can I drive from Colmar to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Colmar to Essen is 469 km. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Colmar to Essen.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

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Colmar to Essen - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Colmar to Essen by train (TGV), bus, night train, train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Colmar to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe Hbftrain Ice / ...
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain 43
5h 55m
€91–219
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Colmar to Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Strasbourg to Cologne Airport CGNbus 011
3. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Essen central train stationbus N74 / ...
9h 24m
€34–64
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Re
9h 46m
€54–156
Drive 469.3 km
1. Drive from Colmar to Essencar 469.3 km
4h 52m
€73–106
Train to Basel, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Colmar to St Louistrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BSL - DUS
6h 19m
€108–265
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Colmar 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 15m
€117–339
Train to Basel, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Colmar to St Louistrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
6h 8m
€175–455
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Colmar to Basel Sbbtrain
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
6h 47m
€126–371

Colmar to Essen by train

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5h 55mAverage Duration

€91Cheapest Price

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Distance: 526.9 km
Duration: 5h 55m

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

You can take a train from Colmar to Essen Hbf via Strasbourg, Karlsruhe Hbf, and Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Colmar to Essen central train station via Strasbourg and Cologne Airport CGN in around 9h 24m.

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