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

The cheapest way to get from Alkmaar to Colmar is to bus which costs €35 - €95 and takes 12h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alkmaar to Colmar is to train and fly which takes 6h 15m and costs €95 - €260.

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 41m.

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 l'Est and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.

How far is it from Alkmaar to Colmar?

The distance between Alkmaar and Colmar is 1059 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 44m and costs €180 - €430.

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

It takes approximately 8h 44m 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 44m and costs €180 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €95 and takes 12h 41m.

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 6m to drive from Alkmaar to Colmar.

Where can I stay near Colmar?

There are 3333+ hotels available in Colmar.

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), bus, car, train, 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 Centraal
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Paris Nord
3. Take the train from Paris l'Est to Strasbourg Bahnhof83 / ...
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to ColmarTer
8h 44m
€187–428
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to ColmarN831
12h 41m
€37–94
Drive 670.9 km
1. Drive from Alkmaar to Colmar670.9 km
7h 6m
€119–172
Train, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Sloterdijk
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)AMS - BSL
3. Take the train from St Louis to Colmar
6h 15m
€99–258
Train
1. Take the train from Alkmaar to Maastricht
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to LuxembourgIc / ...
3. Take the train from Luxembourg to Metz VilleTer / ...
4. Take the train from Metz Ville to ColmarTgv
10h 48m
€103–414
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Uitgeest to Rotterdam CentraalSprinter
2. Take the bus from Rotterdam to ColmarBlaBlaCar Bus
12h 41m
€63–88
Train, fly to Luxembourg
1. Take the train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Sloterdijk
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Luxembourg (LUX)AMS - LUX
3. Take the train from Luxembourg to Strasbourg
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmar
7h 15m
€166–398
Train, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Sloterdijk
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)AMS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhouse
4. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Colmar
8h 5m
€149–348
Train, fly to Stuttgart Airport
1. Take the train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Sloterdijk
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)AMS - STR
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhof
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmar
8h 8m
€163–394
Train, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Sloterdijk
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Frankfurt (FRA)AMS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhof
5. Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmar
8h 5m
€176–403

Alkmaar to Colmar by train and foot

81Weekly Services

8h 44mAverage Duration

€187Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Alkmaar to Colmar.

Launch map view

Distance: 1,058.7 km
Duration: 8h 44m

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 l'Est, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 8h 44m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Colmar 5 times a week. Tickets cost €30–85 and the journey takes 9h 50m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 4 times a week.

Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around France

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.