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How to get fromBolton to Colmarby train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, car train, plane or car ferry

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There are 11 ways to get from Bolton to Colmar by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordtrainEil
    3. Take the train from Paris Est to ColmartrainTgv
    9h 42m
    €203–692

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus
    3. Take the bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Colmarbus
    21h 50m
    €55–119

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
    2. Take the bus from Sheffield to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus
    3. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Colmarbus
    21h 12m
    €76–164

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Bolton to Folkestonecar
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colmarcar
    12h 1m

  5. Fly to Basel, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Basel (BSL)planeMAN - BSL
    2. Take the train from St Louis to Colmartrain
    6h 26m
    €73–187

  6. Train via Strasbourg

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordtrainEil
    3. Take the train from Paris l'Est to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain83 / ...
    4. Take the train from Strasbourg to ColmartrainTer
    9h 49m
    €197–739

  7. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Bolton to Port of Dovercar
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Colmarcar
    13h 2m
    €206–301

  8. Fly to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)planeMAN - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain
    3. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Colmartrain
    8h 11m
    €98–247

  9. Fly to Strasbourg International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)planeMAN - SXB
    2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmartrain
    5h 33m
    €99–221

  10. Fly to Stuttgart Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)planeMAN - STR
    2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain
    3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmartrain
    8h 24m
    €127–313

  11. Fly to Frankfurt, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Frankfurt (FRA)planeMAN - FRA
    2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
    3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain
    4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmartrain
    8h 16m
    €145–322

Bolton to Colmar by train and foot

Calendar23Weekly Services
Duration9h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket€203Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Bolton, England and Colmar, France?

You can take a train from Bolton to Colmar via Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Est in around 9h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shiffnall Street to Colmar via Shudehill Interchange, London Victoria, and Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon in around 21h 50m.

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