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

The cheapest way to get from Colmar to Gelsenkirchen is to bus which costs €40 - €150 and takes 10h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colmar to Gelsenkirchen is to drive which takes 4h 58m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct train between Colmar and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct train from Colmar to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Colmar and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Strasbourg, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.

How far is it from Colmar to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Colmar and Gelsenkirchen is 537 km. The road distance is 479 km.

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

The best way to get from Colmar to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs €80 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Colmar to Gelsenkirchen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colmar to Gelsenkirchen train from?

Colmar to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Colmar station.

Train or bus from Colmar to Gelsenkirchen?

The best way to get from Colmar to Gelsenkirchen is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs €80 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €150 and takes 10h 23m.

Where does the Colmar to Gelsenkirchen train arrive?

Colmar to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Strasbourg station.

Can I drive from Colmar to Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Colmar to Gelsenkirchen is 479 km. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Colmar to Gelsenkirchen.

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

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Where can I stay near Gelsenkirchen?

There are 2079+ hotels available in Gelsenkirchen.

Colmar to Gelsenkirchen - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Colmar to Gelsenkirchen by train (TGV), bus, 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 Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Mannheim Hbftrain Ice / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
6h 12m
€84–212
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Colmar to Strasbourgbus 108 / ...
2. Take the bus from Strasbourg to Cologne Airport CGNbus N11 / ...
3. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Essen central train stationbus 027 / ...
10h 23m
€40–147
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Colmar to Frankfurt - Main Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain Ice
9h 59m
€67–147
Drive 479 km
1. Drive from Colmar to Gelsenkirchencar 479 km
4h 58m
€74–107
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
4. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
6h 38m
€117–297
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 Düsseldorf Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
6h 43m
€172–397
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 Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
7h 48m
€128–312

Colmar to Gelsenkirchen by train

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6h 12mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Colmar to Gelsenkirchen.

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Distance: 536.9 km
Duration: 6h 12m

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

You can take a train from Colmar to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Strasbourg, Mannheim Hbf, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, and Essen Hbf in around 6h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Colmar to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Strasbourg, Cologne Airport CGN, Essen central train station, and Essen Hbf in around 10h 23m.

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