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 €30 - €60 and takes 7h 51m.

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 14m and costs €60 - €90.

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 Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Colmar via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.

How far is it from Cologne to Colmar?

The distance between Cologne and Colmar is 447 km. The road distance is 399.9 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 via Mannheim which takes 4h 22m and costs €70 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Cologne to Colmar, including transfers.

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 Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Colmar?

The best way to get from Cologne to Colmar is to train via Mannheim which takes 4h 22m and costs €70 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h 51m.

Where does the Cologne to Colmar train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Colmar?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Colmar is 400 km. It takes approximately 4h 14m 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 - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car

There are 8 ways to get from Cologne to Colmar by train (TGV), bus, night train, train, car, or plane

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 Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmartrain Ter
4h 22m
€71–178
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Strasbourgbus FlixBus N11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Station to Colmarbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 51m
€30–60
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Offenburgnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmartrain Ter
6h 57m
€42–184
Drive 399.9 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Colmarcar 399.9 km
4h 14m
€63–90
Train
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 35m
€55–179
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel, 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
€160–413
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Basel (BSL)plane CGN - BSL
2. Take the train from St Louis to Colmartrain
6h 56m
€88–242
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain
3. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Colmartrain
6h 46m
€117–353

Cologne to Colmar by train

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4h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 446.5 km
Duration: 4h 22m

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

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Colmar via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 4h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Colmar via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, and Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Station in around 7h 51m.

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