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

The cheapest way to get from Esslingen to Colmar is to bus via Karlsruhe which costs €20 - €70 and takes 5h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Esslingen to Colmar is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Esslingen and Colmar?

No, there is no direct bus from Esslingen to Colmar. However, there are services departing from Esslingen and arriving at Colmar via Stuttgart Airport Busterminal and Karlsruhe central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Esslingen and Colmar?

No, there is no direct train from Esslingen to Colmar. However, there are services departing from Esslingen(Neckar) and arriving at Colmar via Hauptbahnhof and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.

How far is it from Esslingen to Colmar?

The distance between Esslingen and Colmar is 239 km. The road distance is 230.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Esslingen to Colmar without a car is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs €45 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Esslingen to Colmar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Esslingen to Colmar bus from?

Esslingen to Colmar bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal station.

Where do I catch the Esslingen to Colmar train from?

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

Train or bus from Esslingen to Colmar?

The best way to get from Esslingen to Colmar is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs €45 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 5h 13m.

Where does the Esslingen to Colmar bus arrive?

Esslingen to Colmar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Karlsruhe central train station.

Where does the Esslingen to Colmar train arrive?

Esslingen to Colmar train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Strasbourg Bahnhof station.

Can I drive from Esslingen to Colmar?

Yes, the driving distance between Esslingen to Colmar is 231 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Esslingen to Colmar.

Where can I stay near Colmar?

There are 3110+ hotels available in Colmar.

Esslingen to Colmar - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Esslingen to Colmar by train (TGV), bus, or car

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 Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhof83
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to ColmarTer
3h 20m
€49–103
Bus via Karlsruhe
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Karlsruhe central train stationN952 / ...
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Colmar108 / ...
5h 26m
€21–70
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stuttgart West to ColmarN1315
5h 13m
€30–44
Drive 230.8 km
1. Drive from Esslingen to Colmar230.8 km
2h 20m
€36–52

Esslingen to Colmar by train

35Weekly Trains

3h 20mAverage Duration

€49Cheapest Price

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Distance: 239.5 km
Duration: 3h 20m

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

You can take a train from Esslingen(Neckar) to Colmar via Stuttgart Hbf, Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 3h 20m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Stuttgart West to Colmar once daily. Tickets cost €15–22 and the journey takes 3h 12m.

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