There are 12 ways to get from Strasbourg to Colchester by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, plane, train (TGV, Eurostar), or car ferry
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 Paris
best- Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris l'Esttrain 83 / ...
- Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
- Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
5h 54m£196–365Fly Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (FKB) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane FKB - STN
- Take the train from Chelmsford to Colchestertrain
5h 58m£41–166Bus, train
- Take the bus from Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
- Take the train from Lille Europe to London St. Pancras Int.train
- Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
11h 14m£89–178Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Strasbourg to Calais-Fréthuncar
- Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
- Drive from Folkestone to Colchestercar
8h 6m£223–276Train
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Lille Europetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
- Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
6h 5m£188–340Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Strasbourg to Calaiscar
- Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
- Drive from Port of Dover to Colchestercar
9h 2m£127–214Train to Luxembourg, fly to London City Airport, train
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Luxembourgtrain
- Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to London City Airport (LCY)plane LUX - LCY
- Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
6h 27m£144–383Train to Luxembourg, fly to London Stansted Airport
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Luxembourgtrain
- Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LUX - STN
6h 48m£70–277Train to Basel, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
- Take the train from Strasbourg to St Louistrain
- Fly from Basel (BSL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane BSL - LHR
- Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
7h 4m£119–349Train to Basel, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
- Take the train from Strasbourg to St Louistrain
- Fly from Basel (BSL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane BSL - LGW
- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
- Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
6h 45m£116–308Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Stuttgart Hbftrain
- Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane STR - LHR
- Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
7h 41m£155–391Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to London City Airport
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to London City Airport (LCY)plane ZRH - LCY
- Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
7h 37m£157–516
Strasbourg to Colchester by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Strasbourg to Colchester is to fly and train which costs £40 - £170 and takes 5h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Strasbourg to Colchester is to train via Paris which takes 5h 54m and costs £190 - £370.
No, there is no direct train from Strasbourg to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Strasbourg Bahnhof and arriving at Colchester via Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, Farringdon Without and Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
The distance between Strasbourg and Colchester is 610 miles.
The best way to get from Strasbourg to Colchester without a car is to train via Paris which takes 5h 54m and costs £190 - £370.
It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Strasbourg to Colchester, including transfers.
Strasbourg to Colchester train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Strasbourg Bahnhof station.
Colchester is 1h behind Strasbourg. It is currently 3:27 PM in Strasbourg and 2:27 PM in Colchester.
Strasbourg to Colchester train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris l'Est station.
Book your Strasbourg to Colchester train tickets online with Omio.
What companies run services between Strasbourg, France and Colchester, England?
You can take a train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Colchester via Paris l'Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and Stratford (London) in around 5h 54m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Luxembourg to London City Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £55–350
Flights from Basel to London Heathrow Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–290
Flights from Stuttgart Airport to London Heathrow Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–290
Flights from Zurich Airport to London City Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £65–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris l'Est
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–120
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Strasbourg to St Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Strasbourg to St Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–55
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
5 delightfully under-the-radar French towns you need to visit
Read the travel guide
Train travel in France: A guide to SNCF
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
There are 1052+ hotels available in Colchester.















