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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Colmar is to drive which costs €70 - €110 and takes 4h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Colmar is to drive which takes 4h 47m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Colmar?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen to Colmar. However, there are services departing from Essen and arriving at Colmar via Bonn UN Campus and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Colmar?

No, there is no direct train from Essen 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 to Colmar?

The distance between Essen and Colmar is 530 km. The road distance is 468.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Colmar without a car is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs €75 - €190.

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

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Colmar bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Colmar train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Colmar?

The best way to get from Essen to Colmar is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs €75 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 49m.

Where does the Essen to Colmar bus arrive?

Essen to Colmar bus services, operated by , arrive at Bonn station.

Where does the Essen to Colmar train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Colmar?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Colmar is 469 km. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Essen to Colmar.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Colmar?

There are 1821+ hotels available in Colmar.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Essen to Colmar by train (TGV), bus, train, night 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 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
€79–184
Drive 468.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Essen to Colmarcar 468.8 km
4h 47m
€71–103
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen to Bonnbus
2. Take the bus from Bonn UN Campus to Strasbourgbus N11
3. Take the bus from Strasbourg to Colmarbus 720 / ...
8h 49m
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Re
2. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Offenburgnighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmartrain Ter
9h 6m
€78–360
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 35m
€167–350
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DUS - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmartrain
6h 13m
€141–315
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 11m
€128–341

Essen to Colmar by train

27Weekly Trains

5h 22mAverage Duration

€79Cheapest Price

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Distance: 530.3 km
Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Essen, 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 to Colmar via Bonn, Bonn UN Campus, and Strasbourg in around 8h 49m.

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