What is the cheapest way to get from Alkmaar to Colmar?

The cheapest way to get from Alkmaar to Colmar is to train and bus which costs €55 - €120 and takes 12h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alkmaar to Colmar?

The fastest way to get from Alkmaar to Colmar is to drive which takes 7h 8m and costs €110 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Alkmaar and Colmar?

No, there is no direct bus from Alkmaar to Colmar. However, there are services departing from Alkmaar, Kanaalkade and arriving at Colmar via Purmerend, Tramplein and Amsterdam Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Alkmaar and Colmar?

No, there is no direct train from Alkmaar to Colmar. However, there are services departing from Alkmaar and arriving at Colmar via Amsterdam Centraal, Paris Est and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.

How far is it from Alkmaar to Colmar?

The distance between Alkmaar and Colmar is 1058 km. The road distance is 670.9 km.

How do I travel from Alkmaar to Colmar without a car?

The best way to get from Alkmaar to Colmar without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h 21m and costs €250 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 8h 21m to get from Alkmaar to Colmar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alkmaar to Colmar bus from?

Alkmaar to Colmar bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Where do I catch the Alkmaar to Colmar train from?

Alkmaar to Colmar train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Alkmaar station.

Train or bus from Alkmaar to Colmar?

The best way to get from Alkmaar to Colmar is to train via Paris which takes 8h 21m and costs €250 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €120 and takes 12h 42m.

Where does the Alkmaar to Colmar bus arrive?

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

Where does the Alkmaar to Colmar train arrive?

Alkmaar to Colmar train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Amsterdam Centraal station.

Can I drive from Alkmaar to Colmar?

Yes, the driving distance between Alkmaar to Colmar is 671 km. It takes approximately 7h 8m to drive from Alkmaar to Colmar.

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

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Alkmaar to Colmar - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Alkmaar to Colmar by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, plane, or train (TGV)

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
1. Take the train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain
3. Take the train from Paris Est to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmartrain Ter
8h 21m
€254–523
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Sprinter / ...
2. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Colmarbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 17m
€58–120
Drive 670.9 km
1. Drive from Alkmaar to Colmarcar 670.9 km
7h 8m
€118–170
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane AMS - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain
3. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Colmartrain
7h 49m
€165–448
Train
1. Take the train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Offenburgtrain
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmartrain Ter
11h 33m
€90–273
Bus
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Colmarbus FlixBus N831
12h 42m
€59–111
Fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane AMS - STR
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmartrain
7h 52m
€159–406
Fly to Luxembourg, bus, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane AMS - LUX
2. Take the bus from Kirchberg, Réimerwee to Thionville, Foch Kiosquebus
3. Take the train from Thionville to Strasbourgtrain
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmartrain
7h 53m
€142–377
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane AMS - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmartrain
8h 26m
€178–510
Fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane AMS - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Renens VDtrain
3. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
4. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Colmartrain
10h 51m
€191–557

Alkmaar to Colmar by train and foot

90Weekly Services

8h 21mAverage Duration

€254Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,058.5 km
Duration: 8h 21m

What companies run services between Alkmaar, Netherlands and Colmar, France?

You can take a train from Alkmaar to Colmar via Amsterdam Centraal, Paris Nord, Paris Est, and Strasbourg in around 8h 21m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Colmar twice daily. Tickets cost €45–80 and the journey takes 9h 50m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route once daily.

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