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

The cheapest way to get from Colmar to Karlsruhe is to bus which costs €14 - €27 and takes 2h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colmar to Karlsruhe is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs €23 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Colmar and Karlsruhe?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Colmar and arriving at Karlsruhe central train station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Colmar and Karlsruhe?

No, there is no direct train from Colmar to Karlsruhe. However, there are services departing from Colmar and arriving at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof via Strasbourg Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.

How far is it from Colmar to Karlsruhe?

The distance between Colmar and Karlsruhe is 148 km. The road distance is 149.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Colmar to Karlsruhe without a car is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs €26 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 1h 57m to get from Colmar to Karlsruhe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colmar to Karlsruhe bus from?

Colmar to Karlsruhe bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Colmar station.

Where do I catch the Colmar to Karlsruhe train from?

Colmar to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Colmar station.

Train or bus from Colmar to Karlsruhe?

The best way to get from Colmar to Karlsruhe is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs €26 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €27 and takes 2h 25m.

Where does the Colmar to Karlsruhe bus arrive?

Colmar to Karlsruhe bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Karlsruhe central train station.

Where does the Colmar to Karlsruhe train arrive?

Colmar to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Strasbourg station.

Can I drive from Colmar to Karlsruhe?

Yes, the driving distance between Colmar to Karlsruhe is 150 km. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Colmar to Karlsruhe.

How do I get a train ticket from Colmar to Karlsruhe?

Book your Colmar to Karlsruhe train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Colmar to Karlsruhe?

Book your Colmar to Karlsruhe bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Karlsruhe?

There are 818+ hotels available in Karlsruhe.

Colmar to Karlsruhe - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Colmar to Karlsruhe by train (TGV), bus, car, or train

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 StrasbourgTer
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof83 / ...
1h 57m
€26–62
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Colmar to Karlsruhe central train station108 / ...
2h 25m
€14–27
Drive 149.7 km
1. Drive from Colmar to Karlsruhe149.7 km
1h 30m
€23–34
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from COLMAR - Gare SNCF to BREISACH AM RHEIN - Breisach Bahnhof - arrivée
2. Take the train from Breisach Bahnhof to Freiburg HauptbahnhofS1
3. Take the train from Freiburg Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof20 / ...
3h
€32–54

Colmar to Karlsruhe by train

112Weekly Trains

1h 57mAverage Duration

€26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 148.3 km
Duration: 1h 57m

What companies run services between Colmar, France and Karlsruhe, Germany?

You can take a train from Colmar to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof via Strasbourg and Strasbourg Bahnhof in around 1h 57m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Colmar to Karlsruhe central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €14–20 and the journey takes 2h 25m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 5 times a week.

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