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 - €95 and takes 12h 15m.

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 5h 57m 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 15m.

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 €90 - €220.

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 €90 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €95 and takes 12h 15m.

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 5h 57m 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?

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Dresden to Colmar - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 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 Hbf50 / ...
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhof82
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to ColmarTer
7h 44m
€93–217
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Strasbourg321 / ...
2. Take the bus from Strasbourg to Colmar720 / ...
12h 15m
€55–91
Drive 692.5 km
1. Drive from Dresden to Colmar692.5 km
5h 57m
€107–154
Fly Dresden Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Basel (BSL)DRS - BSL
2. Take the train from St Louis to Colmar
7h 20m
€194–347
Train
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Freiburg Hauptbahnhof12N
11h 43m
€122–137
Train #2
1. Take the train from Dresden Hbf to Freiburg(Breisgau) HbfEc
11h 43m
€137–177
Fly Dresden Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Frankfurt (FRA)DRS - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhof
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmar
6h 14m
€191–402
Fly Dresden Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)DRS - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhouse
3. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Colmar
7h 15m
€154–417
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BER
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Basel (BSL)BER - BSL
3. Take the train from St Louis to Colmar
7h 2m
€79–238
Bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Praha, ÚAN Florenc
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Basel (BSL)PRG - BSL
3. Take the train from St Louis to Colmar
8h 4m
€93–235

Dresden to Colmar by train

7Weekly Trains

7h 44mAverage Duration

€93Cheapest Price

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Distance: 775.5 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 15m.

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