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

The cheapest way to get from Bretten to Colmar is to bus which costs €22 - €60 and takes 3h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bretten to Colmar is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs €26 - €40.

Is there a direct train between Bretten and Colmar?

No, there is no direct train from Bretten to Colmar. However, there are services departing from Bretten Stadtmitte and arriving at Colmar via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.

How far is it from Bretten to Colmar?

The distance between Bretten and Colmar is 173 km. The road distance is 172.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Bretten to Colmar without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs €35 - €75.

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

It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Bretten to Colmar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bretten to Colmar train from?

Bretten to Colmar train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Bretten Stadtmitte station.

Train or bus from Bretten to Colmar?

The best way to get from Bretten to Colmar is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs €35 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €60 and takes 3h 58m.

Where does the Bretten to Colmar train arrive?

Bretten to Colmar train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Bretten to Colmar?

Yes, the driving distance between Bretten to Colmar is 173 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Bretten to Colmar.

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

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Where can I stay near Colmar?

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Bretten to Colmar - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 85462 train

There are 4 ways to get from Bretten to Colmar by train (TGV), bus, or car

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 Bretten Stadtmitte to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhof83
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to ColmarTer
2h 57m
€37–74
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Colmar108 / ...
3h 58m
€22–57
Drive 172.6 km
1. Drive from Bretten to Colmar172.6 km
1h 48m
€27–39
Line 85462 train, train
1. Take the train from Bretten Stadtmitte to Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Appenweier BahnhofRe2 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to ColmarTer
3h 41m

Bretten to Colmar by train

35Weekly Trains

2h 57mAverage Duration

€37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 173.1 km
Duration: 2h 57m

What companies run services between Bretten, Germany and Colmar, France?

You can take a train from Bretten Stadtmitte to Colmar via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 2h 57m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Colmar twice daily. Tickets cost €14–20 and the journey takes 2h 30m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 5 times a week.

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