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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Colmar is to bus which costs €35 - €75 and takes 9h 40m.

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 44m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Colmar?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen 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 40m.

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 20m.

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 via Mannheim which takes 5h 20m and costs €85 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 20m 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 FlixBus, depart from Essen central train 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 via Mannheim which takes 5h 20m and costs €85 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €75 and takes 9h 40m.

Where does the Essen to Colmar bus arrive?

Essen to Colmar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cologne Airport CGN 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 44m to drive from Essen to Colmar.

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

Book your Essen to Colmar train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Colmar?

There are 3281+ hotels available in Colmar.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Essen 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 via Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof43 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhof82 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to ColmarTer
5h 20m
€86–192
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Cologne Airport CGN027 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to StrasbourgN11 / ...
3. Take the bus from Strasbourg to Colmar720 / ...
9h 40m
€37–75
Drive 468.8 km
1. Drive from Essen to Colmar468.8 km
4h 44m
€73–105
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)FRA - BSL
3. Take the train from St Louis to Colmar
5h 38m
€166–377
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koeln-EhrenfeldRe
2. Take the train from Köln-Ehrenfeld to FreiburgNightjet
10h 23m
€92–298
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Basel (BSL)DUS - BSL
2. Take the train from St Louis to Colmar
7h 8m
€121–321
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA)DUS - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Strasbourg Bahnhof
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmar
6h 18m
€138–307
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)DUS - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhouse
3. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Colmar
7h 9m
€112–331

Essen to Colmar by train

21Weekly Trains

5h 20mAverage Duration

€86Cheapest Price

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Distance: 530.4 km
Duration: 5h 20m

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 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Colmar via Cologne Airport CGN and Strasbourg in around 9h 40m.

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