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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Colmar is to bus which costs €18 - €40 and takes 7h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Colmar is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Mainz and Colmar?

No, there is no direct bus from Mainz to Colmar. However, there are services departing from Ginsheim-Gustavsburg-Gustavsburg Am Alten Fährhaus and arriving at Colmar via Frankfurt Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Colmar?

No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Colmar. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Römisches Theater and arriving at Colmar via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.

How far is it from Mainz to Colmar?

The distance between Mainz and Colmar is 276 km. The road distance is 261.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Mainz to Colmar without a car is to train via Strasbourg which takes 4h 13m and costs €50 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Mainz to Colmar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Colmar bus from?

Mainz to Colmar bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Frankfurt Airport station.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Colmar train from?

Mainz to Colmar train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Mainz, Römisches Theater station.

Train or bus from Mainz to Colmar?

The best way to get from Mainz to Colmar is to train via Strasbourg which takes 4h 13m and costs €50 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €40 and takes 7h 9m.

Where does the Mainz to Colmar bus arrive?

Mainz to Colmar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Colmar station.

Where does the Mainz to Colmar train arrive?

Mainz to Colmar train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Mainz to Colmar?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Colmar is 262 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Mainz to Colmar.

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

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Where can I stay near Colmar?

There are 3266+ hotels available in Colmar.

Mainz to Colmar - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Mainz to Colmar by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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 Strasbourg
best
1. Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain S5 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 82 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmartrain Ter
4h 13m
€53–101
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt Airport to Colmarbus FlixBus 108
7h 9m
€18–40
Drive 261.9 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Colmarcar 261.9 km
2h 28m
€40–58
Fly, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
2. Take the train from St Louis to Colmartrain
4h 13m
€144–299
Train
1. Take the train from Mainz Hbf to Freiburgtrain Nightjet
6h 11m
€36–174

Mainz to Colmar by train

27Weekly Trains

4h 13mAverage Duration

€53Cheapest Price

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Distance: 275.9 km
Duration: 4h 13m

What companies run services between Mainz, Germany and Colmar, France?

You can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Colmar via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 4h 13m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Frankfurt Airport to Colmar twice daily. Tickets cost €18–29 and the journey takes 5h 15m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 5 times a week.

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