There are 4 ways to get from Colmar to Stuttgart by train, bus, car or plane
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Recommended option
Train • 2h 53m
Cheapest option
Bus • 3h 58m
2 alternative options
Drive • 2h 12m
Train, fly • 4h 34m
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- Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of France
Conditions of entry into Germany from France
- There are no current restrictions
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Questions & Answers
The most affordable way to get from Colmar to Stuttgart is to bus, which costs €12 - €16 and takes 3h 58m.
The quickest way to get from Colmar to Stuttgart is to drive which costs €35 - €60 and takes 2h 12m.
No, there is no direct bus from Colmar to Stuttgart. However, there are services departing from Colmar and arriving at Stuttgart Stadtmitte via Leonberg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Colmar to Stuttgart. However, there are services departing from Colmar and arriving at Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof via Strasbourg Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
The distance between Colmar and Stuttgart is 155 km. The road distance is 219.2 km.
The best way to get from Colmar to Stuttgart without a car is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs €40 - €85.
It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Colmar to Stuttgart, including transfers.
Colmar to Stuttgart bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Colmar station.
Colmar to Stuttgart train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), depart from Colmar station.
The best way to get from Colmar to Stuttgart is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs €40 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €12 - €16 and takes 3h 58m.

- Distance: 155.4 km
- Duration: 2h 53m
What companies run services between Colmar, France and Stuttgart, Germany?
You can take a train from Colmar to Stuttgart via Strasbourg Bahnhof in around 2h 53m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Colmar to Leonberg twice daily. Tickets cost €12 - €16 and the journey takes 3h 10m.

- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Zurich to Stuttgart
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €550

The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Colmar to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €27 - €50
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €30 - €65
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Colmar to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €21 - €35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €27 - €32
- 1st Class
- €21 - €25
Train from Strasbourg to Stuttgart Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €35 - €45
- 1st Class
- €35 - €45
Train from Basel Sbb to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25 - €35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €30 - €35
- 1st Class
- €25 - €30

France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Colmar to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9 - €24
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €9 - €14
- Rail 1st Class
- €16 - €24
Train from Colmar to Basel Sbb
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10 - €26
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €10 - €16
- Rail 1st Class
- €18 - €26

German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35 - €50
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn

- Phone
- +49 (0) 7531 915109
- info@sbb-deutschland.de
- Website
- sbb-deutschland.de
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- SBB GmbH

One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Colmar to Leonberg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12 - €16
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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The quickest flight from Zurich Airport to Stuttgart Airport is the direct flight which takes 40 min.
Colmar to Stuttgart bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leonberg station.
Colmar to Stuttgart train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colmar to Stuttgart is 219 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Colmar to Stuttgart.
Swiss offers flights from Zurich Airport to Stuttgart Airport.
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