What is the cheapest way to get from Colmar to Idar-Oberstein?

The cheapest way to get from Colmar to Idar-Oberstein is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 2h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colmar to Idar-Oberstein?

The fastest way to get from Colmar to Idar-Oberstein is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Colmar and Idar-Oberstein?

No, there is no direct bus from Colmar to Idar-Oberstein. However, there are services departing from Colmar and arriving at Idar, Pappelstraße via Strasbourg and Trier, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.

How far is it from Colmar to Idar-Oberstein?

The distance between Colmar and Idar-Oberstein is 255 km. The road distance is 238.6 km.

How do I travel from Colmar to Idar-Oberstein without a car?

The best way to get from Colmar to Idar-Oberstein without a car is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs €50 - €75.

How long does it take to get from Colmar to Idar-Oberstein?

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Colmar to Idar-Oberstein, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colmar to Idar-Oberstein bus from?

Colmar to Idar-Oberstein bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Colmar station.

Train or bus from Colmar to Idar-Oberstein?

The best way to get from Colmar to Idar-Oberstein is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs €50 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 23m.

Where does the Colmar to Idar-Oberstein bus arrive?

Colmar to Idar-Oberstein bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Strasbourg station.

Can I drive from Colmar to Idar-Oberstein?

Yes, the driving distance between Colmar to Idar-Oberstein is 239 km. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Colmar to Idar-Oberstein.

Where can I stay near Idar-Oberstein?

There are 405+ hotels available in Idar-Oberstein.

Colmar to Idar-Oberstein - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Colmar to Idar-Oberstein by train (TGV), 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
best
1. Take the train from Colmar to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Sarregueminestrain Ter
3. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhoftrain Re3
5h 19m
€54–70
Drive 238.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Colmar to Idar-Obersteincar 238.6 km
2h 59m
€37–53
Bus
1. Take the bus from Colmar to Strasbourgbus 720 / ...
2. Take the bus from Strasbourg to Trier central train stationbus 011
3. Take the bus from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Idar, Pappelstraßebus 800
7h 23m

Colmar to Idar-Oberstein by train and bus

77Weekly Services

5h 19mAverage Duration

€54Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Colmar to Idar-Oberstein.

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Distance: 254.9 km
Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between Colmar, France and Idar-Oberstein, Germany?

You can take a train from Colmar to Idar, Eltwerk via Strasbourg, Sarreguemines, Saarbrücken Hbf, Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof, and Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof in around 5h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Colmar to Idar, Pappelstraße via Strasbourg, Trier central train station, and Trier, Hauptbahnhof in around 7h 23m.

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