Essen to Colmar Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Colmar takes 6h 23m and the fastest train takes 4h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Colmar. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 23m
Duration: 523 km
Distance: €109
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Essen Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 43
Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmartrain Ter

5h 31m

€89–197

Essen to Colmar train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Essen and Colmar. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Colmar at 9:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 6h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

8:00 PM → 9:21 AM
Arrives next day
13h 21m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:00 AM → 11:21 AM
5h 21m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 1:21 PM
5h 21m • 2 changes
12:00 PM → 4:51 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
2:00 PM → 7:51 PM
5h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:00 AM → 11:21 AM
5h 21m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 12:53 PM
4h 53m • 2 changes
12:00 PM → 4:51 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
2:00 PM → 7:51 PM
5h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:00 AM → 11:21 AM
5h 21m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 12:53 PM
4h 53m • 2 changes
12:00 PM → 4:51 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
2:00 PM → 7:51 PM
5h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:00 AM → 11:21 AM
5h 21m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 12:53 PM
4h 53m • 2 changes
12:00 PM → 4:51 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
2:00 PM → 7:51 PM
5h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:00 AM → 11:21 AM
5h 21m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 12:53 PM
4h 53m • 2 changes
12:00 PM → 4:51 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
2:00 PM → 7:51 PM
5h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:00 AM → 11:21 AM
5h 21m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 12:53 PM
4h 53m • 2 changes
12:00 PM → 4:51 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
2:00 PM → 7:51 PM
5h 51m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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