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

The cheapest way to get from Dresden to Colmar is to bus which costs €50 - €90 and takes 12h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dresden to Colmar is to drive which takes 6h and costs €100 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Dresden and Colmar?

No, there is no direct bus from Dresden station to Colmar. However, there are services departing from Dresden central station and arriving at Colmar via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Dresden and Colmar?

No, there is no direct train from Dresden to Colmar. However, there are services departing from Dresden Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Colmar via Erfurt Hbf and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.

How far is it from Dresden to Colmar?

The distance between Dresden and Colmar is 776 km. The road distance is 692.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Dresden to Colmar without a car is to train via Erfurt which takes 7h 44m and costs €140 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 7h 44m to get from Dresden to Colmar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dresden to Colmar bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Dresden to Colmar train from?

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

Train or bus from Dresden to Colmar?

The best way to get from Dresden to Colmar is to train via Erfurt which takes 7h 44m and costs €140 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 12h 16m.

Where does the Dresden to Colmar bus arrive?

Dresden to Colmar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Strasbourg station.

Where does the Dresden to Colmar train arrive?

Dresden to Colmar train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.

Can I drive from Dresden to Colmar?

Yes, the driving distance between Dresden to Colmar is 692 km. It takes approximately 6h to drive from Dresden to Colmar.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Colmar?

There are 3174+ hotels available in Colmar.

Dresden to Colmar - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Dresden to Colmar by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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 Erfurt
best
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Erfurt Hbftrain 50 / ...
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 82
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmartrain Ter
7h 44m
€140–335
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Strasbourgbus 321 / ...
2. Take the bus from Strasbourg to Colmarbus FlixBus 108 / ...
12h 16m
€51–86
Drive 692.5 km
1. Drive from Dresden to Colmarcar 692.5 km
6h
€106–153
Fly Dresden Airport to Basel, bus
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Basel (BSL)plane DRS - BSL
2. Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Colmarbus
7h 31m
€177–564
Train
1. Take the train from Dresden Hbf to Offenburgtrain Ec
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmartrain Ter
10h 33m
€173–348
Train #2
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain 12N
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmartrain Ter
10h 33m
€146–394
Fly Dresden Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DRS - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain
3. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Colmartrain
7h 10m
€173–550
Fly Dresden Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DRS - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmartrain
6h 51m
€167–527
Fly Dresden Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane DRS - MUC
2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmartrain
8h 42m
€212–509
Bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Dresden to Praha Hlavní nádražíbus
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane PRG - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain
4. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Colmartrain
9h 1m
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BER - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain
4. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Colmartrain
8h 37m
€126–409

Dresden to Colmar by train

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7h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 775.9 km
Duration: 7h 44m

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

You can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Colmar via Erfurt Hbf, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 7h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dresden central station to Colmar via Strasbourg in around 12h 16m.

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