There are 6 ways to get from Colmar to Erlangen 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 via Stuttgart
best- Take the train from Colmar to Strasbourgtrain Ter
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Stuttgart Hbftrain Ice / ...
- Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Nürnberg Hbftrain 61
6h 39m€77–249Bus via Würzburg
cheapest- Take the bus from Colmar to Würzburg Main Stationbus N1326
- Take the bus from Würzburg Main Station to Erlangen train stationbus N161 / ...
7h 45m€36–59Drive 401.6 km
- Drive from Colmar to Erlangencar 401.6 km
3h 50m€64–92Train, fly
- Take the train from Colmar to St Louistrain
- Fly from Basel (BSL) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane BSL - NUE
6h 52m€111–318Train
- Take the train from Colmar to Strasbourgtrain Ter
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe Hbftrain Ice / ...
- Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Erlangentrain 61
6h 40m€72–260Bus
- Take the bus from Colmar to Nuremberg central bus stationbus N1315
8h 2m€38–62
Colmar to Erlangen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colmar to Erlangen is to bus via Würzburg which costs €35 - €60 and takes 7h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Colmar to Erlangen is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs €60 - €95.
No, there is no direct bus from Colmar to Erlangen station. However, there are services departing from Colmar and arriving at Erlangen train station via Würzburg Main Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Colmar to Erlangen. However, there are services departing from Colmar and arriving at Erlangen via Strasbourg, Hauptbahnhof and Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
The distance between Colmar and Erlangen is 447 km. The road distance is 401.6 km.
The best way to get from Colmar to Erlangen without a car is to train via Stuttgart which takes 6h 39m and costs €75 - €250.
It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Colmar to Erlangen, including transfers.
Colmar to Erlangen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Colmar station.
Colmar to Erlangen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Colmar station.
The best way to get from Colmar to Erlangen is to train via Stuttgart which takes 6h 39m and costs €75 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus via Würzburg, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 7h 45m.
What companies run services between Colmar, France and Erlangen, Germany?
You can take a train from Colmar to Erlangen via Strasbourg, Stuttgart Hbf, Hauptbahnhof, and Nürnberg Hbf in around 6h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Colmar to Erlangen train station via Würzburg Main Station in around 7h 45m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Basel to Nuremberg Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Colmar to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–21
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Colmar to St Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Colmar to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–21
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €12–25
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Colmar to Würzburg Main Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Würzburg Main Station to Erlangen train station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Colmar to Nuremberg central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Colmar to Erlangen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Würzburg Main Station.
Colmar to Erlangen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Strasbourg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colmar to Erlangen is 402 km. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Colmar to Erlangen.
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