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

The cheapest way to get from Ghent to Colmar is to train and bus which costs €45 - €95 and takes 8h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ghent to Colmar is to train via Paris which takes 5h 21m and costs €140 - €410.

Is there a direct bus between Ghent and Colmar?

No, there is no direct bus from Ghent station to Colmar. However, there are services departing from Gent Sint Pieters Station and arriving at Colmar via Charleroi Airport, Hollerich, P+R Bouillon and Luxembourg Gare Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Ghent and Colmar?

No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Colmar. However, there are services departing from Gand-Saint-Pierre and arriving at Colmar via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Est and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.

How far is it from Ghent to Colmar?

The distance between Ghent and Colmar is 864 km. The road distance is 506.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Ghent to Colmar without a car is to train via Paris which takes 5h 21m and costs €140 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Ghent to Colmar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ghent to Colmar bus from?

Ghent to Colmar bus services, operated by Flibco, depart from Gent Sint Pieters Station.

Where do I catch the Ghent to Colmar train from?

Ghent to Colmar train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.

Train or bus from Ghent to Colmar?

The best way to get from Ghent to Colmar is to train via Paris which takes 5h 21m and costs €140 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €160 and takes 9h 13m.

Where does the Ghent to Colmar bus arrive?

Ghent to Colmar bus services, operated by Flibco, arrive at Charleroi Airport station.

Where does the Ghent to Colmar train arrive?

Ghent to Colmar train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Ghent to Colmar?

Yes, the driving distance between Ghent to Colmar is 506 km. It takes approximately 6h to drive from Ghent to Colmar.

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

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Ghent to Colmar - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Ghent to Colmar by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, plane, or train (TGV)

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 Paris
best
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain
3. Take the train from Paris Est to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmartrain Ter
5h 21m
€141–402
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Colmarbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 8m
€45–94
Drive 506.2 km
1. Drive from Ghent to Colmarcar 506.2 km
6h
€78–113
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Basel (BSL)plane BRU - BSL
3. Take the train from St Louis to Colmartrain
8h 30m
€125–351
Train
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Strasbourgtrain Trn
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmartrain Ter
6h 3m
€161–302
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gent Sint Pieters Station to Charleroi Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus
3. Take the bus from Luxembourg Gare Centrale to Colmarbus
9h 13m
€80–154
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRU - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain
4. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Colmartrain
8h 8m
€154–432
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Anvers-Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
4. Take the train from St Louis to Colmartrain
7h 25m
€131–371
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BRU - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmartrain
8h 49m
€163–509

Ghent to Colmar by train and foot

174Weekly Services

5h 21mAverage Duration

€141Cheapest Price

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Distance: 864.5 km
Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Ghent, Belgium and Colmar, France?

You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Colmar via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, Paris Est, and Strasbourg in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gent Sint Pieters Station to Colmar via Charleroi Airport, Luxembourg P+R Bouillon, Hollerich, P+R Bouillon, and Luxembourg Gare Centrale in around 9h 13m.

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