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 €30 - €80 and takes 11h 8m.

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 50m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Gelsenkirchen and Colmar?

No, there is no direct bus from Gelsenkirchen to Colmar. However, there are services departing from Gelsenkirchen Hbf and arriving at Colmar via Duisburg central train station and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 8m.

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 5m.

How far is it from Gelsenkirchen to Colmar?

The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Colmar is 541 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 via Mannheim which takes 6h 5m and costs €90 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Gelsenkirchen to Colmar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gelsenkirchen to Colmar bus from?

Gelsenkirchen to Colmar bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Duisburg central train station.

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 via Mannheim which takes 6h 5m and costs €90 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €80 and takes 11h 8m.

Where does the Gelsenkirchen to Colmar bus arrive?

Gelsenkirchen to Colmar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Strasbourg station.

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 50m to drive from Gelsenkirchen to Colmar.

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

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Gelsenkirchen to Colmar - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Gelsenkirchen to Colmar by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

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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
6h 5m
€92–213
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Duisburg central train station to StrasbourgN11
2. Take the bus from Strasbourg to Colmar720 / ...
11h 8m
€34–76
Drive 478 km
1. Drive from Gelsenkirchen to Colmar478 km
4h 50m
€74–107
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)FRA - BSL
3. Take the train from St Louis to Colmar
5h 41m
€161–389
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koeln-EhrenfeldRe
2. Take the train from Köln-Ehrenfeld to FreiburgNightjet
11h 22m
€102–298
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to D-Flughafen Bf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Basel (BSL)DUS - BSL
3. Take the train from St Louis to Colmar
7h 22m
€123–291
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to D-Flughafen Bf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA)DUS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Strasbourg Bahnhof
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmar
6h 32m
€145–272
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to D-Flughafen Bf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)DUS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhouse
4. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Colmar
7h 23m
€114–291
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)CGN - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhouse
4. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Colmar
7h 41m
€131–301

Gelsenkirchen to Colmar by train

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6h 5mAverage Duration

€92Cheapest Price

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Distance: 540.6 km
Duration: 6h 5m

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 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Colmar via Duisburg Hbf, Duisburg central train station, and Strasbourg in around 11h 8m.

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