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

The cheapest way to get from Detmold to Colmar is to bus which costs €45 - €100 and takes 12h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Detmold to Colmar is to drive which takes 5h 9m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct train between Detmold and Colmar?

No, there is no direct train from Detmold to Colmar. However, there are services departing from Detmold, Bahnhof and arriving at Colmar via Altenbeken, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.

How far is it from Detmold to Colmar?

The distance between Detmold and Colmar is 593 km. The road distance is 520.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Detmold to Colmar without a car is to train which takes 7h 35m and costs €100 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from Detmold to Colmar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Detmold to Colmar train from?

Detmold to Colmar train services, operated by National Express, depart from Altenbeken station.

Train or bus from Detmold to Colmar?

The best way to get from Detmold to Colmar is to train which takes 7h 35m and costs €100 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €100 and takes 12h 3m.

Where does the Detmold to Colmar train arrive?

Detmold to Colmar train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe station.

Can I drive from Detmold to Colmar?

Yes, the driving distance between Detmold to Colmar is 521 km. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Detmold to Colmar.

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

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Where can I stay near Colmar?

There are 2848+ hotels available in Colmar.

Detmold to Colmar - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Detmold to Colmar by train (TGV), bus, train, night train, 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 Altenbeken to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmartrain Ter
7h 35m
€109–252
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bielefeld Brackwede train station to Karlsruhe central train stationbus N110
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe - Central Station South Side to Colmarbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 3m
€48–96
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Altenbeken to Göttingentrain
2. Take the night train from Goettingen to Offenburgnighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmartrain Ter
10h 59m
€88–352
Drive 520.7 km
1. Drive from Detmold to Colmarcar 520.7 km
5h 9m
€81–117

Detmold to Colmar by train

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7h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 592.9 km
Duration: 7h 35m

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

You can take a train from Detmold, Bahnhof to Colmar via Altenbeken, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 7h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Detmold, Bahnhof to Colmar via Bielefeld Hbf, Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof, Bielefeld Brackwede train station, and Karlsruhe - Central Station South Side in around 12h 3m.

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