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 €30 - €65 and takes 8h 40m.

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 to Colmar. However, there are services departing from Ghent Dampoort and arriving at Colmar via Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.

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 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 5h 21m and costs €140 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 8h 40m.

Where does the Ghent to Colmar bus arrive?

Ghent to Colmar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train 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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How do I get a bus ticket from Ghent to Colmar?

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

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), 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
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Brussels-North train stationbus N802 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Colmarbus N837
8h 40m
€34–61
Train, bus
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
€45–89
Drive 506.2 km
1. Drive from Ghent to Colmarcar 506.2 km
6h
€79–113
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 15m
€115–350
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 3m
€171–282
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
€154–431
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 21m
€126–371
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
€168–513

Ghent to Colmar by train and foot

175Weekly Services

5h 21mAverage Duration

€141Cheapest Price

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Distance: 864.4 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 Ghent Dampoort to Colmar via Brussels-North train station in around 8h 40m.

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