There are 5 ways to get from Kassel to Colmar by train (TGV), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Frankfurt am Main
best- Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Frankfurttrain 22 / ...
- Take the train from Frankfurt to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 82 / ...
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmartrain Ter
5h 45m€87–284Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kassel to Frankfurt central train stationbus N1335
- Take the bus from Frankfurt - Main Bus Station to Colmarbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 15m€34–61Drive 448.2 km
- Drive from Kassel to Colmarcar 448.2 km
3h 50m€72–103Train
- Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain 20 / ...
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmartrain Ter / ...
6h€87–247Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kassel to Karlsruhebus
- Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Appenweier Bahnhoftrain Re2 / ...
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmartrain Ter
9h 25m€78–172
Kassel to Colmar by tram and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kassel to Colmar is to bus which costs €30 - €65 and takes 8h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Kassel to Colmar is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs €70 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Kassel to Colmar. However, there are services departing from Kassel and arriving at Colmar via Frankfurt - Main Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Kassel to Colmar. However, there are services departing from Kassel Am Stern and arriving at Colmar via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Frankfurt and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
The distance between Kassel and Colmar is 481 km. The road distance is 448.2 km.
The best way to get from Kassel to Colmar without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 5h 45m and costs €85 - €290.
It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Kassel to Colmar, including transfers.
Kassel to Colmar bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kassel station.
Kassel to Colmar train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.
The best way to get from Kassel to Colmar is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 5h 45m and costs €85 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 8h 15m.
What companies run services between Kassel, Germany and Colmar, France?
You can take a vehicle from Kassel Am Stern to Colmar via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Frankfurt, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 5h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kassel to Colmar via Frankfurt - Main Bus Station in around 8h 15m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Frankfurt to Strasbourg Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Offenburg Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €70–150
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Kassel to Frankfurt central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–22
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Frankfurt - Main Bus Station to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Kassel to Colmar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.
Kassel to Colmar train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kassel to Colmar is 448 km. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Kassel to Colmar.
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