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

The cheapest way to get from Essen Hbf to Colmar is to bus which costs €35 - €70 and takes 9h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen Hbf to Colmar is to drive which takes 4h 45m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Essen Hbf and Colmar?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen Hbf station to Colmar. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Colmar via Cologne Airport CGN and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Essen Hbf and Colmar?

No, there is no direct train from Essen Hbf to Colmar. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Colmar via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.

How far is it from Essen Hbf to Colmar?

The distance between Essen Hbf and Colmar is 530 km. The road distance is 468.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen Hbf to Colmar without a car is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs €95 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Essen Hbf to Colmar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen Hbf to Colmar bus from?

Essen Hbf to Colmar bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Essen Hbf to Colmar train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen Hbf to Colmar?

The best way to get from Essen Hbf to Colmar is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs €95 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 9h 45m.

Where does the Essen Hbf to Colmar bus arrive?

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

Where does the Essen Hbf to Colmar train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen Hbf to Colmar?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen Hbf to Colmar is 468 km. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Essen Hbf to Colmar.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Colmar?

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

There are 8 ways to get from Essen Hbf to Colmar by train (TGV), bus, car, train, 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 Essen Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 82 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmartrain Ter
5h 22m
€97–228
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Cologne Airport CGNbus N27 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Strasbourgbus 011
3. Take the bus from Strasbourg to Colmarbus 720
9h 45m
€36–69
Drive 468.3 km
1. Drive from Essen Hbf to Colmarcar 468.3 km
4h 45m
€73–105
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
3. Take the train from St Louis to Colmartrain
5h 37m
€197–453
Train via Offenburg
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmartrain Ter
5h 44m
€91–298
Train #2
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain Re
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz to Offenburgtrain
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmartrain Ter
9h 21m
€81–234
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Basel (BSL)plane DUS - BSL
2. Take the train from St Louis to Colmartrain
7h 8m
€129–357
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain
3. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Colmartrain
7h 10m
€128–398

Essen Hbf to Colmar by train

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5h 22mAverage Duration

€97Cheapest Price

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Distance: 530.3 km
Duration: 5h 22m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Colmar via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 5h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Colmar via Cologne Airport CGN and Strasbourg in around 9h 45m.

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