There are 4 ways to get from Colmar to Lindau by train, 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- Take the train from Colmar to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
- Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhoftrain Re3
5h 37m€47–57Drive 221.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Colmar to Lindaucar 221.9 km
2h 56m€35–50Bus, train
- Take the bus from Colmar to Zurich Airportbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to St. Margrethen SGtrain Ir13
5h 47m€38–108Bus
- Take the bus from Colmar to Basel Euroairport FRbus 108 / ...
- Take the bus from Lörrach Busbahnhof to Lindaubus
6h 10m
Colmar to Lindau by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colmar to Lindau is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Colmar to Lindau is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Colmar to Lindau. However, there are services departing from Colmar and arriving at Lindau via Aéroport Bâle/Mulhouse and Lörrach Busbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Colmar to Lindau. However, there are services departing from Colmar and arriving at Lindau-Insel via Basel, Bahnhof SBB, Basel Bad Bf and Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
The distance between Colmar and Lindau is 286 km. The road distance is 221.9 km.
The best way to get from Colmar to Lindau without a car is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs €45 - €60.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Colmar to Lindau, including transfers.
Colmar to Lindau bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Colmar station.
Colmar to Lindau train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Colmar station.
The best way to get from Colmar to Lindau is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs €45 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 10m.
What companies run services between Colmar, France and Lindau, Bavaria, Germany?
You can take a train from Colmar to Lindau-Insel via Basel Sbb, Basel, Bahnhof SBB, Basel, Badischer Bahnhof, Basel Bad Bf, and Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof in around 5h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Colmar to Lindau via Aéroport Bâle/Mulhouse and Lörrach Busbahnhof in around 6h 10m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Colmar to Basel Sbb
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–18
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +49 731 1550-0
- servicecenter@dbregiobus-rab.de
- Website
- meine-rab.de
Train from Basel Bad Bf to Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–29
- Schedules at
- meine-rab.de
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Zürich Flughafen to St. Margrethen SG
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +49 (0) 7531 915109
- info@sbb-deutschland.de
- Website
- sbb-deutschland.de
Train from Zürich Flughafen to St. Margrethen SG
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Schedules at
- sbb-deutschland.de
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Colmar to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Colmar to Basel Euroairport FR
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Colmar to Basel Euroairport FR
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7–26
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +383 44 416 266
- fidan-tours@hotmail.com
- Website
- travel.gjirafa.com
Bus from Lörrach Busbahnhof to Lindau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- https://travel.gjirafa.com/en/bus-companies/fidani-tours
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More Questions & Answers
Colmar to Lindau bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel Euroairport FR station.
Colmar to Lindau train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Basel Sbb station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colmar to Lindau is 222 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Colmar to Lindau.
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