There are 8 ways to get from Colmar to Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof (low level) by train, bus, car or plane
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Recommended option
Train • 3h 36m
50€ - 91€
7 alternative options
Train, bus • 4h 12m
Bus, train • 4h 12m
Drive • 2h 36m
30€ - 45€
Train to Luxembourg, fly • 5h 1m
132€ - 399€
Train, train to Zurich, fly • 5h 36m
89€ - 464€
Train to Basel, fly • 4h 9m
103€ - 392€
Train, train to Stuttgart, fly • 5h 22m
125€ - 422€
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The cheapest way to get from Colmar to Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof (low level) is to drive which costs 30€ - 45€ and takes 2h 36m.
The quickest way to get from Colmar to Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof (low level) is to drive which costs 30€ - 45€ and takes 2h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Colmar to Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof (low level). However, there are services departing from Colmar and arriving at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
The distance between Colmar and Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof (low level) is 245 km. The road distance is 284.1 km.
The best way to get from Colmar to Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof (low level) without a car is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs 45€ - 95€.
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Colmar to Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof (low level), including transfers.
Colmar to Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof (low level) train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), depart from Colmar station.
The quickest flight from Luxembourg Airport to Frankfurt Airport is the direct flight which takes 50 min.
Colmar to Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof (low level) train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colmar to Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof (low level) is 284 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Colmar to Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof (low level).

- Distance: 244.6 km
- Duration: 3h 36m
What companies run services between Colmar, France and Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof (low level), Germany?
You can take a train from Colmar to Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof (low level) via Strasbourg in around 3h 36m.

- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Luxembourg to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 75€ - 350€
Flights from Zurich to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 100€ - 650€
Flights from Basel to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- 75€ - 300€
Flights from Stuttgart to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 110€ - 410€

- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Zurich to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 100€ - 650€
Flights from Basel to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- 75€ - 300€

The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Colmar to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- 24€ - 45€
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 75€ - 140€
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- 29€ - 55€
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Colmar to Saint-Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 25€ - 45€
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Colmar to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- 9€ - 24€
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
- 2nd Class
- 9€ - 14€
- Rail 1st Class
- 16€ - 24€
Train from Colmar to Basel Sbb
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 10€ - 26€
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
- 2nd Class
- 10€ - 16€
- Rail 1st Class
- 18€ - 26€
Train from Colmar to St Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 10€ - 25€
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
- 2nd Class
- 10€ - 15€
- Rail 1st Class
- 17€ - 25€

France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Colmar to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- 21€ - 35€
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- 27€ - 32€
- 1st Class
- 21€ - 25€
Train from Strasbourg to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 45€ - 55€
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- 45€ - 55€
- 1st Class
- 45€ - 55€
Train from Colmar to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 50€ - 65€
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- 50€ - 65€
- 1st Class
- 50€ - 65€
Train from Basel Sbb to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 24€ - 35€
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- 30€ - 35€
- 1st Class
- 24€ - 29€
Train from Strasbourg to Stuttgart Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 45€
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- 35€ - 45€
- 1st Class
- 35€ - 45€

German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Strasbourg to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 60€
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 50€ - 75€
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Basel Sbb to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 23€ - 35€
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Strasbourg to Stuttgart Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 50€
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn

Deutsche Bahn’s EuroCity (EC) trains connect German cities to major cities in neighbouring European countries, and are operated in conjunction with their national train company. All EC trains offer First and Standard class; cars are air-conditioned and food and drinks are available onboard. Tickets can be booked up to 180 days in advance of travel. Seat reservations are not compulsory but are recommended for popular routes.
Contact Details
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Basel Sbb to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 14€ - 20€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de

- Phone
- +49 (0)89-32304-0
- info@airportbus-muenchen.de
- Website
- airportbus-muenchen.de
Bus from Strasbourg Boulevard de Metz to Frankfurt Flughafen T1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Lufthansa Express Bus

- Phone
- 0761 20 72 80
- info@rvf.de
- Website
- rvf.de
Bus from Colmar Théâtre to Breisach Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- rvf.de
- Website
- suedbadenbus.de
Bus from Colmar to Breisach Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- suedbadenbus.de
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