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

The cheapest way to get from Ettlingen to Colmar is to bus which costs €14 - €45 and takes 3h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ettlingen to Colmar is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs €22 - €35.

Is there a direct train between Ettlingen and Colmar?

No, there is no direct train from Ettlingen to Colmar. However, there are services departing from Erbprinz/Schloss, Ettlingen and arriving at Colmar via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.

How far is it from Ettlingen to Colmar?

The distance between Ettlingen and Colmar is 155 km. The road distance is 144.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Ettlingen to Colmar without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs €29 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Ettlingen to Colmar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ettlingen to Colmar train from?

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

Train or bus from Ettlingen to Colmar?

The best way to get from Ettlingen to Colmar is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs €29 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €45 and takes 3h 49m.

Where does the Ettlingen to Colmar train arrive?

Ettlingen to Colmar train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Strasbourg Bahnhof station.

Can I drive from Ettlingen to Colmar?

Yes, the driving distance between Ettlingen to Colmar is 144 km. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Ettlingen to Colmar.

Where can I stay near Colmar?

There are 3233+ hotels available in Colmar.

Ettlingen to Colmar - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Ettlingen to Colmar by train (TGV), bus, or car

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 Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhof83 / ...
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to ColmarTer
2h 45m
€29–62
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Colmar108 / ...
3h 49m
€14–45
Drive 144.3 km
1. Drive from Ettlingen to Colmar144.3 km
1h 28m
€23–33
Train via Offenburg
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Appenweier BahnhofRe2 / ...
2. Take the train from Appenweier Bahnhof to Strasbourg BahnhofRs4
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to ColmarTer
3h 9m

Ettlingen to Colmar by train

62Weekly Trains

2h 45mAverage Duration

€29Cheapest Price

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Distance: 154.9 km
Duration: 2h 45m

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

You can take a train from Erbprinz/Schloss, Ettlingen to Colmar via Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz, Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 2h 45m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Colmar twice daily. Tickets cost €14–20 and the journey takes 2h 30m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 5 times a week.

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