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

The cheapest way to get from Colmar to Cologne is to bus which costs €25 - €70 and takes 8h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colmar to Cologne is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Colmar and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Colmar to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Colmar and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Strasbourg and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Colmar and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Colmar to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Colmar and arriving at Köln Hbf via Strasbourg and Offenburg Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

How far is it from Colmar to Cologne?

The distance between Colmar and Cologne is 463 km. The road distance is 400.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Colmar to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs €55 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Colmar to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colmar to Cologne bus from?

Colmar to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Colmar station.

Where do I catch the Colmar to Cologne train from?

Colmar to Cologne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Colmar station.

Train or bus from Colmar to Cologne?

The best way to get from Colmar to Cologne is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs €55 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €70 and takes 8h 38m.

Where does the Colmar to Cologne bus arrive?

Colmar to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Strasbourg station.

Where does the Colmar to Cologne train arrive?

Colmar to Cologne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Strasbourg station.

Can I drive from Colmar to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Colmar to Cologne is 400 km. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Colmar to Cologne.

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Colmar to Cologne - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Colmar to Cologne by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

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 Colmar to StrasbourgTer
2. Take the train from Offenburg Bahnhof to Köln Hbf43 / ...
5h 10m
€58–150
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Colmar to Strasbourg720 / ...
2. Take the bus from Strasbourg to LeverkusenN11
8h 38m
€25–66
Drive 400.5 km
1. Drive from Colmar to Cologne400.5 km
4h 16m
€62–90
Train to Basel, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Colmar to St Louis
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)BSL - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
6h 53m
€113–329
Train via Karlsruhe
1. Take the train from Colmar to StrasbourgTer
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof83 / ...
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf43
5h 14m
€56–162
Train #2
1. Take the train from Freiburg Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf43N
8h 25m
€110–164
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Colmar to Basel Sbb
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)ZRH - CGN
5h 46m
€115–283
Train to Basel, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Colmar to St Louis
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)BSL - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
5h 10m
€151–376
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Colmar to Basel Sbb
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)ZRH - DUS
4. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
6h 33m
€118–334

Colmar to Cologne by train

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5h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 463.1 km
Duration: 5h 10m

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

You can take a train from Colmar to Köln Hbf via Strasbourg and Offenburg Bahnhof in around 5h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Colmar to Köln Heumarkt via Strasbourg, Leverkusen, and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf in around 8h 38m.

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