What is the cheapest way to get from Idar-Oberstein to Colmar?

The cheapest way to get from Idar-Oberstein to Colmar is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 2h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Idar-Oberstein to Colmar?

The fastest way to get from Idar-Oberstein to Colmar is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Idar-Oberstein and Colmar?

No, there is no direct bus from Idar-Oberstein to Colmar. However, there are services departing from Idar, Eltwerk and arriving at Colmar via Trier central train station and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Idar-Oberstein and Colmar?

No, there is no direct train from Idar-Oberstein to Colmar. However, there are services departing from Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof and arriving at Colmar via Saarbruecken Hbf, Sarreguemines and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.

How far is it from Idar-Oberstein to Colmar?

The distance between Idar-Oberstein and Colmar is 253 km. The road distance is 237.9 km.

How do I travel from Idar-Oberstein to Colmar without a car?

The best way to get from Idar-Oberstein to Colmar without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs €35 - €75.

How long does it take to get from Idar-Oberstein to Colmar?

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Idar-Oberstein to Colmar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Idar-Oberstein to Colmar bus from?

Idar-Oberstein to Colmar bus services, operated by Scherer-Reisen, depart from Idar, Eltwerk station.

Where do I catch the Idar-Oberstein to Colmar train from?

Idar-Oberstein to Colmar train services, operated by vlexx, depart from Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof station.

Train or bus from Idar-Oberstein to Colmar?

The best way to get from Idar-Oberstein to Colmar is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs €35 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 44m.

Where does the Idar-Oberstein to Colmar bus arrive?

Idar-Oberstein to Colmar bus services, operated by Scherer-Reisen, arrive at Trier, Hauptbahnhof station.

Where does the Idar-Oberstein to Colmar train arrive?

Idar-Oberstein to Colmar train services, operated by vlexx, arrive at Saarbrücken Hbf station.

Can I drive from Idar-Oberstein to Colmar?

Yes, the driving distance between Idar-Oberstein to Colmar is 238 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Idar-Oberstein to Colmar.

How do I get a train ticket from Idar-Oberstein to Colmar?

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Where can I stay near Colmar?

There are 1916+ hotels available in Colmar.

Idar-Oberstein to Colmar - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Idar-Oberstein 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 Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof to Saarbrücken HbfRe3
2. Take the train from Sarreguemines to StrasbourgTer
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to ColmarTer
5h 2m
€37–70
Bus
1. Take the bus from Idar, Eltwerk to Trier, Hauptbahnhof800
2. Take the bus from Trier central train station to Strasbourg011
3. Take the bus from Strasbourg to Colmar720 / ...
7h 44m
Drive 237.9 km
1. Drive from Idar-Oberstein to Colmar237.9 km
2h 57m
€37–54

Idar-Oberstein to Colmar by train

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Distance: 252.9 km
Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Idar-Oberstein, Germany and Colmar, France?

You can take a train from Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof to Colmar via Saarbruecken Hbf, Sarreguemines, and Strasbourg in around 5h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Idar, Eltwerk to Colmar via Trier, Hauptbahnhof, Trier central train station, and Strasbourg in around 7h 44m.

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