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 €30 - €65 and takes 9h 23m.

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 station to Colmar. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Colmar via Cologne Airport CGN and Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.

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 Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.

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 29m and costs €90 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 29m 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 which takes 5h 29m and costs €90 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 9h 23m.

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 Karlsruhe 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?

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

Where can I stay near Colmar?

There are 3322+ 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 Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 43
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmartrain Ter
5h 29m
€91–212
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Cologne Airport CGNbus N79 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Strasbourgbus 011
3. Take the bus from Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Station to Colmarbus
9h 23m
€32–64
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 17m
€67–227
Drive 468.8 km
1. Drive from Essen to Colmarcar 468.8 km
4h 47m
€73–106
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
€174–445
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 15m
€98–265
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
€122–366

Essen to Colmar by train

56Weekly Trains

5h 29mAverage Duration

€91Cheapest Price

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Distance: 530.3 km
Duration: 5h 29m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Colmar via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 5h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Colmar via Cologne Airport CGN and Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Station in around 9h 23m.

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