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

The cheapest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Colmar is to bus which costs €40 - €150 and takes 11h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Colmar is to drive which takes 4h 53m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct train between Gelsenkirchen and Colmar?

No, there is no direct train from Gelsenkirchen to Colmar. However, there are services departing from Gelsenkirchen Hbf and arriving at Colmar via Essen Hbf, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.

How far is it from Gelsenkirchen to Colmar?

The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Colmar is 540 km. The road distance is 478 km.

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

The best way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Colmar without a car is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs €75 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Gelsenkirchen to Colmar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gelsenkirchen to Colmar train from?

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

Train or bus from Gelsenkirchen to Colmar?

The best way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Colmar is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs €75 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €150 and takes 11h 2m.

Where does the Gelsenkirchen to Colmar train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Gelsenkirchen to Colmar?

Yes, the driving distance between Gelsenkirchen to Colmar is 478 km. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Gelsenkirchen to Colmar.

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

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Where can I stay near Colmar?

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

There are 7 ways to get from Gelsenkirchen 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
6h 4m
€79–193
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 N11 / ...
3. Take the bus from Strasbourg to Colmarbus 108 / ...
11h 2m
€41–148
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 57m
€78–361
Drive 478 km
1. Drive from Gelsenkirchen to Colmarcar 478 km
4h 53m
€74–107
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
4. Take the train from St Louis to Colmartrain
5h 49m
€162–400
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DUS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain
5. Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmartrain
6h 26m
€143–291
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain
4. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Colmartrain
7h 23m
€135–321

Gelsenkirchen to Colmar by train

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6h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 540.3 km
Duration: 6h 4m

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

You can take a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Colmar via Essen Hbf, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 6h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Colmar via Essen Hbf, Essen central train station, Cologne Airport CGN, and Strasbourg in around 11h 2m.

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