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 €50 - €90 and takes 12h 36m.

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 bus between Detmold and Colmar?

No, there is no direct bus from Detmold station to Colmar. However, there are services departing from Bielefeld central train station and arriving at Colmar via Kassel and Frankfurt - Main Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 36m.

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, Frankfurt and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.

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 via Frankfurt am Main which takes 7h 9m and costs €100 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Detmold to Colmar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Detmold to Colmar bus from?

Detmold to Colmar bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bielefeld central train station.

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 via Frankfurt am Main which takes 7h 9m and costs €100 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 12h 36m.

Where does the Detmold to Colmar bus arrive?

Detmold to Colmar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kassel station.

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 bus ticket from Detmold to Colmar?

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Where can I stay near Colmar?

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Detmold to Colmar by train (TGV), train, bus, or car

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Train via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Altenbeken to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Frankfurttrain 22 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 82 / ...
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmartrain Ter
7h 9m
€106–297
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bielefeld central train station to Kasselbus N69
2. Take the bus from Kassel to Frankfurt central train stationbus
3. Take the bus from Frankfurt - Main Bus Station to Colmarbus
12h 36m
€53–90
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Altenbeken to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re
2. Take the bus from Kassel to Karlsruhebus
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Appenweier Bahnhoftrain Re2 / ...
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmartrain Ter
10h 49m
€100–212
Drive 520.7 km
1. Drive from Detmold to Colmarcar 520.7 km
5h 9m
€84–121
Train
1. Take the train from Altenbeken to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmartrain Ter
7h 35m
€111–287

Detmold to Colmar by train

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Distance: 592.9 km
Duration: 7h 9m

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, Frankfurt, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 7h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Detmold, Bahnhof to Colmar via Bielefeld Hbf, Bielefeld central train station, Kassel, and Frankfurt - Main Bus Station in around 12h 36m.

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