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

The cheapest way to get from Merate to Colmar is to bus which costs €29 - €85 and takes 9h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merate to Colmar is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Merate and Colmar?

No, there is no direct bus from Merate to Colmar. However, there are services departing from Merate - Giuseppe Verdi and arriving at Colmar via Como and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Merate and Colmar?

No, there is no direct train from Merate to Colmar. However, there are services departing from Cernusco-Merate and arriving at Colmar via Monza, Chiasso, Zuerich Hb and Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.

How far is it from Merate to Colmar?

The distance between Merate and Colmar is 422 km. The road distance is 391.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Merate to Colmar without a car is to train via Zurich which takes 8h 10m and costs €95 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 8h 10m to get from Merate to Colmar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merate to Colmar bus from?

Merate to Colmar bus services, operated by ASF Autolinee S.r.l., depart from Merate - Giuseppe Verdi station.

Where do I catch the Merate to Colmar train from?

Merate to Colmar train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Chiasso station.

Train or bus from Merate to Colmar?

The best way to get from Merate to Colmar is to train via Zurich which takes 8h 10m and costs €95 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €85 and takes 9h 13m.

Where does the Merate to Colmar bus arrive?

Merate to Colmar bus services, operated by ASF Autolinee S.r.l., arrive at Como San Giovanni station.

Where does the Merate to Colmar train arrive?

Merate to Colmar train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.

Can I drive from Merate to Colmar?

Yes, the driving distance between Merate to Colmar is 391 km. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Merate to Colmar.

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

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Where can I stay near Colmar?

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

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

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 Zurich
best
1. Take the train from Chiasso to Zuerich HbEc
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Mulhouse VilleTgv
3. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to ColmarTer
8h 10m
€96–186
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Merate - Giuseppe Verdi to Como San GiovanniC46
2. Take the bus from Como to Basel SBB
3. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Colmar108
9h 13m
€29–80
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Monza to LuganoRe80
2. Take the bus from Lugano to ColmarBlaBlaCar Bus
8h 59m
€63–101
Drive 391.1 km
1. Drive from Merate to Colmar391.1 km
4h 17m
€61–89
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Monza to Freiburg(Breisgau) HbfEc
8h 48m
€94–158

Merate to Colmar by train

45Weekly Trains

8h 10mAverage Duration

€96Cheapest Price

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Distance: 422.5 km
Duration: 8h 10m

What companies run services between Merate, Italy and Colmar, France?

You can take a train from Cernusco-Merate to Colmar via Monza, Chiasso, Zuerich Hb, and Mulhouse Ville in around 8h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merate - Giuseppe Verdi to Colmar via Como and Basel SBB in around 9h 13m.

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