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

The cheapest way to get from Leiden to Colmar is to bus which costs €45 - €85 and takes 11h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leiden to Colmar is to fly and train which takes 5h 25m and costs €85 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Leiden and Colmar?

No, there is no direct bus from Leiden to Colmar. However, there are services departing from Leiden, Hogewoerd and arriving at Colmar via The Hague and Rotterdam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Leiden and Colmar?

No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Colmar. However, there are services departing from Leiden Centraal and arriving at Colmar via Rotterdam Centraal, Paris Est and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.

How far is it from Leiden to Colmar?

The distance between Leiden and Colmar is 988 km. The road distance is 624.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Leiden to Colmar without a car is to train via Paris which takes 7h 22m and costs €160 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Leiden to Colmar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Colmar bus from?

Leiden to Colmar bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Rotterdam station.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Colmar train from?

Leiden to Colmar train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Leiden to Colmar?

The best way to get from Leiden to Colmar is to train via Paris which takes 7h 22m and costs €160 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 11h 50m.

Where does the Leiden to Colmar bus arrive?

Leiden to Colmar bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Colmar station.

Where does the Leiden to Colmar train arrive?

Leiden to Colmar train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Leiden to Colmar?

Yes, the driving distance between Leiden to Colmar is 624 km. It takes approximately 6h 45m to drive from Leiden to Colmar.

Where can I stay near Colmar?

There are 3327+ hotels available in Colmar.

Leiden to Colmar - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Leiden 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 Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nord
2. Take the train from Paris Est to StrasbourgTgv
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to ColmarTer
7h 22m
€168–396
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to ColmarBlaBlaCar Bus
11h 50m
€48–83
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Leiden Centraal to EindhovenIntercity
2. Take the bus from Eindhoven Station to ColmarN831 / ...
10h 50m
€52–95
Drive 624.1 km
1. Drive from Leiden to Colmar624.1 km
6h 45m
€111–160
Fly to Basel, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)AMS - BSL
2. Take the train from St Louis to Colmar
5h 25m
€88–241
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to StrasbourgTgv
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to ColmarTer
8h 27m
€127–331
Fly to Luxembourg, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Luxembourg (LUX)AMS - LUX
2. Take the train from Luxembourg to Strasbourg
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmar
6h 24m
€160–381
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)AMS - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhouse
3. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Colmar
7h 15m
€143–331
Fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)AMS - STR
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhof
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmar
7h 18m
€157–377
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Frankfurt (FRA)AMS - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhof
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmar
7h 14m
€170–376

Leiden to Colmar by train and foot

92Weekly Services

7h 22mAverage Duration

€168Cheapest Price

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Distance: 987.7 km
Duration: 7h 22m

What companies run services between Leiden, Netherlands and Colmar, France?

You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Colmar via Rotterdam Centraal, Paris Nord, Paris Est, and Strasbourg in around 7h 22m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Rotterdam to Colmar 4 times a week. Tickets cost €40–60 and the journey takes 9h 5m.

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