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 €85 - €170 and takes 19h 2m.

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 53m and costs €90 - €250.

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 Park Place and arriving at Colmar via London Victoria and Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 2m.

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 54m.

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 54m and costs €300 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 8h 54m 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 National Express, depart from Park Place 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 54m and costs €300 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €170 and takes 19h 2m.

Where does the Cardiff to Colmar bus arrive?

Cardiff to Colmar bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Colmar?

Colmar is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 9:41 AM in Cardiff and 10:41 AM 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 3305+ 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, car, car train, 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 Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Est to Colmartrain Tgv
8h 54m
€302–526
Fly Cardiff Airport to Basel, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Basel (BSL)plane CWL - BSL
2. Take the train from St Louis to Colmartrain
8h 49m
€82–465
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus
3. Take the bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Colmarbus
19h 2m
€86–168
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colmarcar
10h 58m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Basel (BSL)plane BRS - BSL
3. Take the train from St Louis to Colmartrain
6h 53m
€91–245
Bus via Paris
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Victoria Coach Stationbus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Paris Gare de Bercy Seinebus
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Colmarbus
23h 25m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colmarcar
12h 5m
€160–253
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain
4. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Colmartrain
8h 33m
€141–417
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Basel (BSL)plane LHR - BSL
3. Take the train from St Louis to Colmartrain
7h 50m
€165–483
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Basel (BSL)plane LGW - BSL
4. Take the train from St Louis to Colmartrain
8h 51m
€126–339

Cardiff to Colmar by train, subway, and foot

23Weekly Services

8h 54mAverage Duration

€302Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,191.3 km
Duration: 8h 54m

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 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Colmar via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon in around 19h 2m.

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