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 - €100 and takes 10h 44m.

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 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, Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.

How far is it from Gelsenkirchen to Colmar?

The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Colmar is 538 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 38m and costs €75 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 6h 38m 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 38m and costs €75 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €100 and takes 10h 44m.

Where does the Gelsenkirchen to Colmar train arrive?

Gelsenkirchen to Colmar train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Karlsruhe 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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Where can I stay near Colmar?

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Gelsenkirchen to Colmar - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 8 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 Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof43
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhof83 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to ColmarTer
6h 38m
€79–213
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 / ...
10h 44m
€41–96
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koeln HbfRe
2. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Freiburg(Breisgau) HbfNj
11h 1m
€56–353
Drive 478 km
1. Drive from Gelsenkirchen to Colmar478 km
4h 50m
€74–107
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 2m
€119–296
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 47m
€182–418
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 Basel SBB
4. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Colmar
6h 57m
€119–301
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Köln Hbf
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)CGN - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
4. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Colmar
7h 33m
€129–311

Gelsenkirchen to Colmar by train

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6h 38mAverage Duration

€79Cheapest Price

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Distance: 537.9 km
Duration: 6h 38m

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

You can take a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Colmar via Essen Hbf, Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 6h 38m. 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 10h 44m.

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