What is the cheapest way to get from Colmar to Des Moines?

The cheapest way to get from Colmar to Des Moines is to train and fly and drive which costs $350 - $1,200 and takes 31h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colmar to Des Moines?

The fastest way to get from Colmar to Des Moines is to train and fly which takes 17h 35m and costs $550 - $2,200.

How far is it from Colmar to Des Moines?

The distance between Colmar and Des Moines is 4704 miles.

How long does it take to get from Colmar to Des Moines?

It takes approximately 17h 35m to get from Colmar to Des Moines, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Colmar and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 7h behind Colmar. It is currently 12:23 PM in Colmar and 5:23 AM in Des Moines.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 159+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Colmar to Des Moines - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Colmar to Des Moines by train, plane, or car

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Train to Basel, fly to Des Moines
best
1. Take the train from Colmar to St Louis
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Des Moines (DSM)BSL - DSM
17h 35m
$586–2,140
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive
cheapest
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 Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)ZRH - FOD
4. Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Des Moines
31h 21m
$355–1,105
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Des Moines
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 Des Moines (DSM)ZRH - DSM
18h 23m
$1,066–2,401
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Des Moines
1. Take the train from Colmar to Strasbourg
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
4. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Des Moines (DSM)FRA - DSM
18h
$671–3,095

Basel (BSL) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

27Weekly Planes

16h 52mAverage Duration

$550Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colmar to Des Moines.

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Distance: 4,676.9 mi
Duration: 17h 35m

What companies run services between Colmar, France and Des Moines, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Colmar to Des Moines. However, you can take the train to St Louis, walk to Saint-Louis Gare Ouest, take the bus to EuroAirport, walk to Basel (BSL) airport, fly to Des Moines (DSM), then take the taxi to Des Moines. Alternatively, you can take the train to Basel Sbb, walk to Basel SBB, take the train to Zürich HB, take the train to Zürich Flughafen, walk to Zurich Airport (ZRH) airport, fly to Des Moines (DSM), then take the taxi to Des Moines.

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