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 €45 - €65 and takes 2h 59m.

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 59m and costs €45 - €65.

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, Balduinsbrunnen/Hbf and Luxembourg Gare Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

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 4m.

How far is it from Idar-Oberstein to Colmar?

The distance between Idar-Oberstein and Colmar is 255 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 4m and costs €45 - €80.

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m 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 4m and costs €45 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 50m.

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 59m to drive from Idar-Oberstein to Colmar.

Where can I stay near Colmar?

There are 3577+ hotels available in Colmar.

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

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There are 3 ways to get from Idar-Oberstein to Colmar by train (TGV), bus, or car

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best
1. Take the train from Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain Re3
2. Take the train from Sarreguemines to Strasbourgtrain Ter
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmartrain Ter
5h 4m
€47–75
Drive 237.9 km
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1. Drive from Idar-Oberstein to Colmarcar 237.9 km
2h 59m
€45–65
Bus
1. Take the bus from Idar, Eltwerk to Trier, Hauptbahnhofbus 800
2. Take the bus from Trier, Balduinsbrunnen/Hbf to Luxembourgbus L32 / ...
3. Take the bus from Luxembourg Gare Centrale to Colmarbus
6h 50m

Idar-Oberstein to Colmar by bus and train

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Distance: 255 km
Duration: 5h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Idar, Henn/Gemmolog. ABZ to Colmar via Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof, Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof, Saarbruecken Hbf, Sarreguemines, and Strasbourg in around 5h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Idar, Eltwerk to Colmar via Trier, Hauptbahnhof, Trier, Balduinsbrunnen/Hbf, Luxembourg, and Luxembourg Gare Centrale in around 6h 50m.

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