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

The cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Colmar is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 9h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dortmund to Colmar is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Dortmund and Colmar?

No, there is no direct bus from Dortmund station to Colmar. However, there are services departing from Dortmund central bus station and arriving at Colmar via Karlsruhe central train station and Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Dortmund and Colmar?

No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Colmar. However, there are services departing from Dortmund Hbf and arriving at Colmar via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.

How far is it from Dortmund to Colmar?

The distance between Dortmund and Colmar is 543 km. The road distance is 497.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Dortmund to Colmar without a car is to train via Karlsruhe which takes 6h 8m and costs €90 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Dortmund to Colmar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Colmar bus from?

Dortmund to Colmar bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dortmund central bus station.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Colmar train from?

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

Train or bus from Dortmund to Colmar?

The best way to get from Dortmund to Colmar is to train via Karlsruhe which takes 6h 8m and costs €90 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 9h 45m.

Where does the Dortmund to Colmar bus arrive?

Dortmund to Colmar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Karlsruhe central train station.

Where does the Dortmund to Colmar train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dortmund to Colmar?

Yes, the driving distance between Dortmund to Colmar is 498 km. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Dortmund to Colmar.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Dortmund to Colmar?

Book your Dortmund to Colmar bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Colmar?

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

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

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Train via Karlsruhe
best
1. Take the train from Dortmund 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
6h 8m
€95–305
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Karlsruhe central train stationbus
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Strasbourgbus 091 / ...
3. Take the bus from Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Station to Colmarbus
9h 45m
€42–70
Drive 497.9 km
1. Drive from Dortmund to Colmarcar 497.9 km
4h 25m
€79–114
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
3. Take the train from St Louis to Colmartrain
6h 2m
€179–470
Train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Koeln-Ehrenfeldtrain Re
2. Take the train from Köln-Ehrenfeld to Freiburg im Breisgau Train Stationtrain Nightjet
10h 45m

Dortmund to Colmar by train

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Distance: 543 km
Duration: 6h 8m

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

You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Colmar via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 6h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dortmund central bus station to Colmar via Karlsruhe central train station and Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Station in around 9h 45m.

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