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

The cheapest way to get from Ghent to Colmar is to bus which costs €40 - €65 and takes 8h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ghent to Colmar is to drive which takes 6h and costs €75 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Ghent and Colmar?

No, there is no direct bus from Ghent to Colmar. However, there are services departing from Ghent Dampoort and arriving at Colmar via Brussels - Midi Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.

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 l'Est and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

How far is it from Ghent to Colmar?

The distance between Ghent and Colmar is 868 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 6h 20m and costs €120 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 6h 20m 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 FlixBus, depart from Ghent Dampoort 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 6h 20m and costs €120 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 8h 45m.

Where does the Ghent to Colmar bus arrive?

Ghent to Colmar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels South 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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Where can I stay near 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), bus, car, train, 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 l'Est to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmartrain Ter
6h 20m
€121–287
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Brussels Southbus N84
2. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Colmarbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 45m
€42–65
Drive 506.1 km
1. Drive from Ghent to Colmarcar 506.1 km
6h
€77–111
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 13m
€107–264
Train
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmartrain Ter
6h 31m
€106–237
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Arlontrain Ic / ...
3. Take the bus from Arlon Gare to Colmarbus
9h 36m
€50–76
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
€149–314
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 Airporttrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
4. Take the train from St Louis to Colmartrain
7h 23m
€117–363
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 Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain
5. Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmartrain
8h 16m
€134–319

Ghent to Colmar by train and foot

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6h 20mAverage Duration

€121Cheapest Price

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Distance: 868.1 km
Duration: 6h 20m

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 l'Est, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 6h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ghent Dampoort to Colmar via Brussels - Midi Train Station in around 8h 45m.

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