There are 5 ways to get from Colmar to Basel (Station) by train, bus, car, or rideshare
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- Take the train from Colmar to Basel St. Johanntrain Ter
56 minCHF 11–20Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Colmar to Basel63 km
1h 23mCHF 5Bus
- Take the bus from Colmar to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)bus BlaBlaCar Bus
1h 47mCHF 7–11Drive 62 km
- Drive from Colmar to Basel (Station)car 62 km
39 minCHF 11–15Train via St Louis
- Take the train from Colmar to St Louistrain Ter
1h 3mCHF 12–21
Colmar to Basel (Station) by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colmar to Basel (Station) is to rideshare which costs SFr 5 and takes 1h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Colmar to Basel (Station) is to drive which takes 39 min and costs SFr 10 - SFr 15.
No, there is no direct bus from Colmar to Basel (Station). However, there are services departing from Colmar and arriving at Basel, Im Wasenboden via Basel, Bahnhof SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Colmar and arriving at Basel St. Johann. Services depart twice a week, and operate Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 50 min.
The distance between Colmar and Basel (Station) is 72 km. The road distance is 62 km.
The best way to get from Colmar to Basel (Station) without a car is to train which takes 56 min and costs SFr 11 - SFr 20.
The train from Colmar to Basel St. Johann takes 50 min including transfers and departs twice a week.
Colmar to Basel (Station) bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Colmar station.
Colmar to Basel (Station) train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Colmar station.
The best way to get from Colmar to Basel (Station) is to train which takes 56 min and costs SFr 11 - SFr 20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 7 - SFr 12 and takes 1h 47m.
What companies run services between Colmar, France and Basel (Station), Canton of Basel-City, Switzerland?
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Colmar to Basel St. Johann twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 11–20 and the journey takes 50 min. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Colmar to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 5–9 and the journey takes 1h 30m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Colmar to Basel St. Johann
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 11–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Colmar to St Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 11–19
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Colmar to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–9
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Colmar to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 5
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Colmar to Basel (Station) bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) station.
Colmar to Basel (Station) train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Basel St. Johann station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colmar to Basel (Station) is 62 km. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Colmar to Basel (Station).
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There are 1340+ hotels available in Basel (Station).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Colmar and Basel (Station). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.