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 €40 - €70 and takes 7h 55m.

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 22m 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 - San Rocchetto, Como, Basel, Brausebad and Basel Euroairport FR. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.

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, Lugano, Basel, Bahnhof SBB and St Louis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.

How far is it from Merate to Colmar?

The distance between Merate and Colmar is 471 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 bus via Basel which takes 7h 38m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 38m 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 FlixBus, depart from Milan station.

Where do I catch the Merate to Colmar train from?

Merate to Colmar train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Monza station.

Train or bus from Merate to Colmar?

The best way to get from Merate to Colmar is to bus via Basel which takes 7h 38m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €330 and takes 7h 38m.

Where does the Merate to Colmar bus arrive?

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

Where does the Merate to Colmar train arrive?

Merate to Colmar train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Lugano station.

Can I drive from Merate to Colmar?

Yes, the driving distance between Merate to Colmar is 391 km. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Merate to Colmar.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Colmar?

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Merate to Colmar - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Merate to Colmar by bus, train (Trenitalia), car, train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus via Basel
best
1. Take the bus from Merate - Giuseppe Verdi to Como San Giovannibus
2. Take the bus from Como to Baselbus
3. Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Colmarbus
7h 38m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain S11
2. Take the train from Lugano to Basel SBBtrain Ec
3. Take the train from St Louis to Colmartrain Ter
7h 38m
€40–327
Drive 391.1 km
1. Drive from Merate to Colmarcar 391.1 km
4h 22m
€62–89
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MXP - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain
4. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Colmartrain
6h 58m
€127–345
Bus
1. Take the bus from Milan to Colmarbus FlixBus N473
7h 55m
€40–67
Fly Milan Linate Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Basel (BSL)plane LIN - BSL
2. Take the train from St Louis to Colmartrain
8h 2m
€126–401

Merate to Colmar by train and tram

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7h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 471 km
Duration: 7h 38m

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

You can take a bus from Merate - Giuseppe Verdi to Colmar via Como San Giovanni, Como - San Rocchetto, Como - S. Zenone, Como, Basel, Basel, Brausebad, Basel EuroAirport, Abflug, and Basel Euroairport FR in around 7h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cernusco-Merate to Colmar via Monza, Lugano, Basel SBB, Basel, Bahnhof SBB, St-Louis, Gare de Saint-Louis, and St Louis in around 7h 38m.

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