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

The cheapest way to get from Colmar to Mainau is to bus which costs €16 - €28 and takes 5h.

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

The fastest way to get from Colmar to Mainau is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs €26 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Colmar and Mainau?

No, there is no direct bus from Colmar to Mainau station. However, there are services departing from Colmar and arriving at Constance central bus station via Zurich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

Is there a direct train between Colmar and Mainau?

No, there is no direct train from Colmar to Mainau. However, there are services departing from Colmar and arriving at Konstanz-Wollmatingen via Basel, Bahnhof SBB, Basel Bad Bf and Singen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

How far is it from Colmar to Mainau?

The distance between Colmar and Mainau is 223 km. The road distance is 173.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Colmar to Mainau without a car is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs €35 - €50.

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

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Colmar to Mainau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colmar to Mainau bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Colmar to Mainau train from?

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

Train or bus from Colmar to Mainau?

The best way to get from Colmar to Mainau is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs €35 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €28 and takes 5h.

Where does the Colmar to Mainau bus arrive?

Colmar to Mainau bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Colmar to Mainau train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Colmar to Mainau?

Yes, the driving distance between Colmar to Mainau is 173 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Colmar to Mainau.

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

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

Where can I stay near Mainau?

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Colmar to Mainau - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Colmar to Mainau 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
1. Take the train from Colmar to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Singentrain Re3
3h 48m
€39–47
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Colmar to Zurich Bus Stationbus 108 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Constance central bus stationbus 234 / ...
5h
€16–27
Drive 173.3 km
1. Drive from Colmar to Mainaucar 173.3 km
2h 10m
€27–38
Train via Zurich
1. Take the train from Colmar to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Konstanztrain
4h 30m
€67–112
Train #2
1. Take the train from Freiburg Hauptbahnhof to Donaueschingen Bahnhoftrain S10 / ...
2. Take the train from Donaueschingen Bahnhof to Konstanz Bahnhoftrain Re2
5h 47m
€42–66

Colmar to Mainau by train and tram

125Weekly Services

3h 48mAverage Duration

€39Cheapest Price

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Distance: 223 km
Duration: 3h 48m

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

You can take a train from Colmar to Konstanz-Wollmatingen via Basel Sbb, Basel, Bahnhof SBB, Basel, Badischer Bahnhof, Basel Bad Bf, and Singen in around 3h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Colmar to Constance central bus station via Zurich Bus Station in around 5h.

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