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

The cheapest way to get from Colmar to Zugspitze is to drive which costs €55 - €85 and takes 4h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colmar to Zugspitze is to drive which takes 4h 32m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct train between Colmar and Zugspitze?

No, there is no direct train from Colmar to Zugspitze. However, there are services departing from Colmar and arriving at Riffelriß via Strasbourg, Hauptbahnhof, Pasing and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.

How far is it from Colmar to Zugspitze?

The distance between Colmar and Zugspitze is 557 km. The road distance is 353.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Colmar to Zugspitze without a car is to train via Stuttgart which takes 8h 35m and costs €120 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 8h 35m to get from Colmar to Zugspitze, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colmar to Zugspitze train from?

Colmar to Zugspitze train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Colmar station.

Train or bus from Colmar to Zugspitze?

The best way to get from Colmar to Zugspitze is to train via Stuttgart which takes 8h 35m and costs €120 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €110 - €170 and takes 11h 25m.

Where does the Colmar to Zugspitze train arrive?

Colmar to Zugspitze train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Strasbourg station.

Can I drive from Colmar to Zugspitze?

Yes, the driving distance between Colmar to Zugspitze is 354 km. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Colmar to Zugspitze.

Where can I stay near Zugspitze?

There are 2758+ hotels available in Zugspitze.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Colmar to Zugspitze 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 via Stuttgart
best
1. Take the train from Colmar to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Stuttgart Hbftrain Ice / ...
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Pasingtrain 11 / ...
4. Take the train from Pasing to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain Rb6
8h 35m
€128–315
Drive 353.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Colmar to Zugspitzecar 353.6 km
4h 32m
€59–84
Bus
1. Take the bus from Colmar to Strasbourgbus 720
2. Take the bus from Strasbourg to Munich central bus stationbus 036 / ...
3. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Garmisch-Partenkirchen stationbus 040 / ...
11h 25m
€113–166
Train
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 Zuerich Hb to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx
4. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain
10h 58m
€134–506
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Colmar to Zurich Airportbus
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Bregenztrain Ec
3. Take the train from Bregenz to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx / ...
4. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain
11h 54m
€129–329

Colmar to Zugspitze by train

49Weekly Trains

8h 35mAverage Duration

€128Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Colmar to Zugspitze.

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Distance: 557.1 km
Duration: 8h 35m

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

You can take a train from Colmar to Riffelriß via Strasbourg, Stuttgart Hbf, Hauptbahnhof, Pasing, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 8h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Colmar to Zugspitze via Strasbourg, Munich central bus station, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen station in around 11h 25m.

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