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 €26 - €75 and takes 8h 35m.

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 35m.

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 Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

How far is it from Colmar to Cologne?

The distance between Colmar and Cologne is 444 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 4h 24m and costs €60 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 24m 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 TGV inOui, 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 4h 24m and costs €60 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €75 and takes 8h 35m.

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 TGV inOui, 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.

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

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Colmar to Cologne - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car

There are 8 ways to get from Colmar to Cologne by train (TGV), bus, night train, 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 Strasbourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Mannheim Hbftrain Ice / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
4h 24m
€61–212
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Colmar to Strasbourgbus N1315 / ...
2. Take the bus from Strasbourg to Leverkusenbus N11
8h 35m
€26–71
Night train
1. Take the night train from Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
8h 22m
€50–284
Drive 400.5 km
1. Drive from Colmar to Colognecar 400.5 km
4h 16m
€62–89
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Colmar to Basel Sbbtrain
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
5h 47m
€110–278
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Colmar to Basel Sbbtrain
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 41m
€137–336
Train to Basel, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Colmar to St Louistrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 21m
€157–341
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Colmar to Basel Sbbtrain
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
6h 49m
€122–292

Colmar to Cologne by train

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4h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 444.1 km
Duration: 4h 24m

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

You can take a train from Colmar to Köln Hbf via Strasbourg, Mannheim Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Colmar to Köln Heumarkt via Strasbourg, Leverkusen, and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf in around 8h 35m.

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