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

The cheapest way to get from Lausanne to Colmar is to bus which costs €24 - €60 and takes 5h.

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

The fastest way to get from Lausanne to Colmar is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Lausanne and Colmar?

No, there is no direct bus from Lausanne to Colmar. However, there are services departing from Lausanne and arriving at Colmar via Basel Euroairport FR. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

Is there a direct train between Lausanne and Colmar?

No, there is no direct train from Lausanne to Colmar. However, there are services departing from Lausanne and arriving at Colmar via Olten, Basel SBB and St Louis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.

How far is it from Lausanne to Colmar?

The distance between Lausanne and Colmar is 278 km. The road distance is 229.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Lausanne to Colmar without a car is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs €65 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Lausanne to Colmar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lausanne to Colmar bus from?

Lausanne to Colmar bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lausanne station.

Where do I catch the Lausanne to Colmar train from?

Lausanne to Colmar train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lausanne station.

Train or bus from Lausanne to Colmar?

The best way to get from Lausanne to Colmar is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs €65 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €60 and takes 5h.

Where does the Lausanne to Colmar bus arrive?

Lausanne to Colmar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel Euroairport FR station.

Where does the Lausanne to Colmar train arrive?

Lausanne to Colmar train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Olten station.

Can I drive from Lausanne to Colmar?

Yes, the driving distance between Lausanne to Colmar is 229 km. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Lausanne to Colmar.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Lausanne to Colmar?

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

Where can I stay near Colmar?

There are 3343+ hotels available in Colmar.

Lausanne to Colmar - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Lausanne to Colmar by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lausanne to OltenIc5 / ...
2. Take the train from Olten to Basel SBBS3 / ...
3. Take the train from St Louis to ColmarTer
4h 34m
€66–123
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lausanne to Basel Euroairport FRN839
2. Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Colmar108 / ...
5h
€24–56
Drive 229.2 km
1. Drive from Lausanne to Colmar229.2 km
3h 18m
€40–57
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Biel/BienneIc5 / ...
2. Take the train from Biel/Bienne to Basel SBB
3. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Colmar108
5h 30m
€38–108

Lausanne to Colmar by train and foot

32Weekly Services

4h 34mAverage Duration

€66Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lausanne to Colmar.

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Distance: 278.4 km
Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between Lausanne, Switzerland and Colmar, France?

You can take a train from Lausanne to Colmar via Olten, Basel SBB, Basel SBB, and St Louis in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lausanne to Colmar via Basel Euroairport FR in around 5h.

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