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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Colmar is to bus which costs €50 - €120 and takes 18h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Colmar is to train and fly which takes 6h 48m and costs €100 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Colmar?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Colmar. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Colmar via London Victoria and Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Colmar?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Colmar. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Colmar via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Paris Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Colmar?

The distance between Cardiff and Colmar is 1191 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Colmar without a car is to train which takes 8h 56m and costs €200 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 8h 56m to get from Cardiff to Colmar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Colmar bus from?

Cardiff to Colmar bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Colmar train from?

Cardiff to Colmar train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Colmar?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Colmar is to train which takes 8h 56m and costs €200 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €120 and takes 18h 45m.

Where does the Cardiff to Colmar bus arrive?

Cardiff to Colmar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Colmar?

Colmar is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 12:28 PM in Cardiff and 1:28 PM in Colmar.

Where does the Cardiff to Colmar train arrive?

Cardiff to Colmar train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Cardiff to Colmar?

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Where can I stay near Colmar?

There are 3299+ hotels available in Colmar.

Cardiff to Colmar - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel

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

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 Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris Est to ColmarTgv
8h 56m
€209–573
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Luxembourg P+R Bouillon
3. Take the bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Colmar
18h 45m
€54–115
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Station201 / ...
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuid
3. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Colmar
14h 38m
€108–307
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colmar
10h 58m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Basel (BSL)BRS - BSL
3. Take the train from St Louis to Colmar
6h 48m
€102–253
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Colmar
12h
€189–278
Fly Cardiff Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Basel (BSL)CWL - BSL
2. Take the train from St Louis to Colmar
8h 52m
€142–312
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)BRS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhouse
4. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Colmar
8h 28m
€142–343
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Basel (BSL)LHR - BSL
3. Take the train from St Louis to Colmar
7h 47m
€146–471
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Basel (BSL)LGW - BSL
4. Take the train from St Louis to Colmar
8h 56m
€122–328

Cardiff to Colmar by train, subway, and foot

23Weekly Services

8h 56mAverage Duration

€209Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,191.5 km
Duration: 8h 56m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Colmar, France?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Colmar via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Est in around 8h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Colmar via London Victoria and Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon in around 18h 45m.

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