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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Colmar is to bus which costs €35 - €70 and takes 7h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Colmar is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs €60 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Colmar?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Colmar. However, there are services departing from Bonn UN Campus and arriving at Colmar via Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Colmar?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Colmar. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Colmar via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

How far is it from Cologne to Colmar?

The distance between Cologne and Colmar is 448 km. The road distance is 400.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Colmar without a car is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs €80 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Cologne to Colmar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Colmar bus from?

Cologne to Colmar bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bonn UN Campus station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Colmar train from?

Cologne to Colmar train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Colmar?

The best way to get from Cologne to Colmar is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs €80 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 7h 38m.

Where does the Cologne to Colmar bus arrive?

Cologne to Colmar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Strasbourg station.

Where does the Cologne to Colmar train arrive?

Cologne to Colmar train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Colmar?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Colmar is 401 km. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Cologne to Colmar.

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

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Where can I stay near Colmar?

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Cologne to Colmar - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car

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Cologne to Colmar

Rome2Rio compared 6 ways to get from Cologne to Colmar. The best route is Train, a distance of 318.538 km.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmartrain Ter
4h 38m
€82–292
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bonn UN Campus to Strasbourgbus FlixBus N11
2. Take the bus from Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Station to Colmarbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 38m
€37–67
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Offenburgnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmartrain Ter
6h 46m
€45–198
Drive 400.7 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Colmarcar 400.7 km
4h 13m
€64–92
Train to Frankfurt, fly, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
3. Take the train from St Louis to Colmartrain
4h 43m
€162–439
Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Basel (BSL)plane CGN - BSL
2. Take the train from St Louis to Colmartrain
8h 3m
€69–263

Cologne to Colmar by train

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4h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 447.7 km
Duration: 4h 38m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Colmar via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 4h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Koeln Sued to Colmar via Bonn Un Campus, Bonn UN Campus, and Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Station in around 7h 38m.

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