What is the cheapest way to get from Colmar to Giessbach?

The cheapest way to get from Colmar to Giessbach is to bus and line 181 ferry which costs SFr 30 - SFr 50 and takes 6h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colmar to Giessbach?

The fastest way to get from Colmar to Giessbach is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 50.

How far is it from Colmar to Giessbach?

The distance between Colmar and Giessbach is 249 km. The road distance is 212.9 km.

How do I travel from Colmar to Giessbach without a car?

The best way to get from Colmar to Giessbach without a car is to train and line 181 ferry which takes 5h 20m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Colmar to Giessbach, including transfers.

Can I drive from Colmar to Giessbach?

Yes, the driving distance between Colmar to Giessbach is 213 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Colmar to Giessbach.

Where can I stay near Giessbach?

There are 563+ hotels available in Giessbach.

Colmar to Giessbach - 4 ways to travel via train, line 181 ferry, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Colmar to Giessbach by train, ferry, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, line 181 ferry
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1. Take the train from Colmar to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Interlaken Osttrain Ice
3. Take the ferry from Interlaken Ost to Giessbach Seeferry 181 / ...
5h 20m
CHF 31–188
Bus, line 181 ferry
1. Take the bus from Colmar to Zürichbus
2. Take the bus from Zürich HB Schweizerhof to Iseltwald Dorfplatzbus
3. Take the ferry from Iseltwald to Giessbach Seeferry 181 / ...
6h 52m
CHF 34–47
Drive 212.9 km
1. Drive from Colmar to Giessbachcar 212.9 km
2h 21m
CHF 35–50
Train, line 181 ferry via Basel
1. Take the train from Colmar to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Interlaken Osttrain Ice
3. Take the ferry from Interlaken Ost to Giessbach Seeferry 181 / ...
5h 31m
CHF 69–188

Colmar to Giessbach by train and ferry

52Weekly Services

5h 20mAverage Duration

CHF 31Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colmar to Giessbach.

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Distance: 248.8 km
Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Colmar, France and Giessbach, Canton of Bern, Switzerland?

There is no direct connection from Colmar to Giessbach. However, you can take the train to Basel Sbb, walk to Basel SBB, take the train to Interlaken Ost, walk to Interlaken Ost, then take the line 181 ferry to Giessbach See. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Colmar to Giessbach See via Zürich, Zürich HB Schweizerhof, Iseltwald Dorfplatz, and Iseltwald in around 6h 52m.

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