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 €35 - €65 and takes 9h 5m.

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 5h 2m and costs €70 - €110.

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 Frankfurt - Main Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.

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 Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.

How far is it from Dortmund to Colmar?

The distance between Dortmund and Colmar is 564 km. The road distance is 477.6 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 which takes 5h 44m and costs €90 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 5h 44m 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 which takes 5h 44m and costs €90 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 9h 5m.

Where does the Dortmund to Colmar bus arrive?

Dortmund to Colmar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt 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 Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Dortmund to Colmar?

Yes, the driving distance between Dortmund to Colmar is 478 km. It takes approximately 5h 2m 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?

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Where can I stay near Colmar?

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Dortmund to Colmar - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Dortmund to Colmar by train (TGV), bus, night train, car, train, 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
best
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof43 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhof82 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to ColmarTer
5h 44m
€90–267
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Frankfurt central train stationN07 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt - Main Bus Station to ColmarBlaBlaCar Bus
9h 5m
€39–64
Night train
1. Take the night train from Dortmund Hbf to Freiburg(Breisgau) HbfNj
8h 54m
€60–283
Drive 477.6 km
1. Drive from Dortmund to Colmar477.6 km
5h 2m
€74–107
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)FRA - BSL
3. Take the train from St Louis to Colmar
6h 2m
€164–387
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Basel (BSL)DUS - BSL
3. Take the train from St Louis to Colmar
7h 37m
€121–325
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA)DUS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Strasbourg Bahnhof
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmar
6h 46m
€143–321
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)DUS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhouse
4. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Colmar
7h 38m
€117–345

Dortmund to Colmar by train

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5h 44mAverage Duration

€90Cheapest Price

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Distance: 563.7 km
Duration: 5h 44m

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

You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Colmar via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 5h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dortmund central bus station to Colmar via Frankfurt - Main Bus Station in around 9h 5m.

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