What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Colmare?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Colmare is to bus via Paris which costs €30 - €70 and takes 15h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Colmare?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Colmare is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs €70 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Colmare?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Colmare. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Le Floquet via Paris and Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 2m.

How far is it from Basel to Colmare?

The distance between Basel and Colmare is 693 km. The road distance is 610.6 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Colmare without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Colmare without a car is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs €70 - €210.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Colmare?

It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Basel to Colmare, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Colmare bus from?

Basel to Colmare bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or bus from Basel to Colmare?

The best way to get from Basel to Colmare is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs €70 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 13h 2m.

Where does the Basel to Colmare bus arrive?

Basel to Colmare bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.

Can I drive from Basel to Colmare?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Colmare is 611 km. It takes approximately 7h 37m to drive from Basel to Colmare.

Where can I stay near Colmare?

There are 213+ hotels available in Colmare.

Basel to Colmare - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Basel to Colmare by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, 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
best
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
2. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Rouen Rive DroiteK1+ / ...
6h 11m
€72–205
Bus via Paris
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Paris Bercy Seine Bus StopUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3635
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus StopBlaBlaCar Bus
15h 57m
€31–66
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to ParisN191
2. Take the bus from Paris to Rouen1759 / ...
13h 2m
€40–70
Drive 610.6 km
1. Drive from Basel to Colmare610.6 km
7h 37m
€107–155
Fly from Basel, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)BSL - CDG
2. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Rouen Rive Droite
7h 28m
€111–307
Train to Zurich Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)ZRH - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Rouen Rive Droite
8h 44m
€128–383
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bern
2. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroport
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)GVA - CDG
4. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Rouen Rive Droite
11h 4m
€165–411

Basel to Colmare by bus and foot

7Weekly Services

13h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 692.9 km
Duration: 6h 11m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Colmare, France?

You can take a train from Basel Sbb to Colmare via Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, Saint-Lazare, Paris Saint-Lazare, Rouen Rive Droite, and Longuerue - Vieux-Manoir in around 6h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Le Floquet via Paris, Rouen, and Gare Routière in around 13h 2m.

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