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 39m.

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 39m.

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 45m.

How far is it from Colmar to Cologne?

The distance between Colmar and Cologne is 448 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 45m and costs €60 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 4h 45m 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 4h 45m and costs €60 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €70 and takes 8h 39m.

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.

How do I get a train ticket 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 Strasbourg Bahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof82 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf43 / ...
4h 45m
€64–364
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Colmar to StrasbourgN1315 / ...
2. Take the bus from Strasbourg to LeverkusenN11
8h 39m
€25–66
Drive 400.5 km
1. Drive from Colmar to Cologne400.5 km
4h 16m
€61–89
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 37m
€134–338
Train via Colmar
1. Take the train from Colmar to StrasbourgTer
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof82 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf43 / ...
4h 55m
€60–414
Train #2
1. Take the train from Colmar to LuxembourgTgv
2. Take the train from Luxembourg to Koeln HbfRe
6h 56m
€98–167
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
€111–289
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 19m
€152–365
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 32m
€114–335

Colmar to Cologne by train

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4h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 447.7 km
Duration: 4h 45m

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 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Colmar to Köln Heumarkt via Strasbourg, Leverkusen, and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf in around 8h 39m.

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