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

The cheapest way to get from Elmshorn to Colmar is to bus which costs €60 - €110 and takes 16h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elmshorn to Colmar is to fly and train which takes 6h 20m and costs €75 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Elmshorn and Colmar?

No, there is no direct bus from Elmshorn to Colmar. However, there are services departing from Elmshorn, Probstendamm and arriving at Colmar via Hamburg Airport and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Elmshorn and Colmar?

No, there is no direct train from Elmshorn to Colmar. However, there are services departing from Elmshorn and arriving at Colmar via Hamburg Hbf, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Offenburg Bahnhof and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.

How far is it from Elmshorn to Colmar?

The distance between Elmshorn and Colmar is 833 km. The road distance is 790 km.

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

The best way to get from Elmshorn to Colmar without a car is to train which takes 9h 32m and costs €140 - €430.

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

It takes approximately 9h 32m to get from Elmshorn to Colmar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elmshorn to Colmar bus from?

Elmshorn to Colmar bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hamburg Airport station.

Where do I catch the Elmshorn to Colmar train from?

Elmshorn to Colmar train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.

Train or bus from Elmshorn to Colmar?

The best way to get from Elmshorn to Colmar is to train which takes 9h 32m and costs €140 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 16h 16m.

Where does the Elmshorn to Colmar bus arrive?

Elmshorn to Colmar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Strasbourg station.

Where does the Elmshorn to Colmar train arrive?

Elmshorn to Colmar train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.

Can I drive from Elmshorn to Colmar?

Yes, the driving distance between Elmshorn to Colmar is 790 km. It takes approximately 6h 48m to drive from Elmshorn to Colmar.

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

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Where can I stay near Colmar?

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Elmshorn to Colmar - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Elmshorn to Colmar by train (TGV), bus, night train, car, car train, plane, or train

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 Hamburg Hbf to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmartrain Ter
9h 32m
€149–423
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Hamburg Dammtor to Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbfnighttrain Nj
13h 9m
€59–149
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hamburg Airport to Strasbourgbus 198
2. Take the bus from Strasbourg to Colmarbus FlixBus 108 / ...
16h 16m
€60–108
Drive 790 km
1. Drive from Elmshorn to Colmarcar 790 km
6h 48m
€122–176
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Freiburg im Breisgau Train Stationcartrain
2. Drive from Freiburg im Breisgau Train Station to Colmarcar
10h 21m
€112–138
Fly to Basel, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Basel (BSL)plane HAM - BSL
2. Take the train from St Louis to Colmartrain
6h 20m
€76–259
Fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane HAM - STR
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmartrain
6h 56m
€135–353
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane HAM - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain
3. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Colmartrain
7h 53m
€130–420
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane HAM - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmartrain
7h 30m
€139–387

Elmshorn to Colmar by train

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9h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 833.1 km
Duration: 9h 32m

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

You can take a train from Elmshorn to Colmar via Hamburg Hbf, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Offenburg Bahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 9h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elmshorn, Probstendamm to Colmar via Hamburg Airport and Strasbourg in around 16h 16m.

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