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 €30 - €60 and takes 7h.

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 17m and costs €60 - €95.

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 Bahnhof and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

How far is it from Colmar to Cologne?

The distance between Colmar and Cologne is 448 km. The road distance is 401.4 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 38m and costs €75 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Colmar to Cologne, including transfers.

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 4h 38m and costs €75 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h.

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 401 km. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Colmar to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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

There are 8 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 Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 82 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 42 / ...
4h 38m
€76–197
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Colmar to Strasbourgbus FlixBus 108 / ...
2. Take the bus from Strasbourg to Bonn UN Campusbus FlixBus N11
7h
€34–60
Drive 401.4 km
1. Drive from Colmar to Colognecar 401.4 km
4h 17m
€63–91
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 57m
€118–347
Train via Karlsruhe
1. Take the train from Colmar to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 83 / ...
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
5h 7m
€78–202
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Colmar to Luxembourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg to Trier, Hauptbahnhofbus L32 / ...
3. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Süd Bftrain
7h 9m
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 18m
€161–428
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 37m
€125–376

Colmar to Cologne by train

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4h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 447.7 km
Duration: 4h 38m

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

You can take a train from Colmar to Köln Hbf via Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Colmar to Koeln Sued via Strasbourg, Bonn UN Campus, and Bonn Un Campus in around 7h.

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