There are 4 ways to get from Oberstdorf to Colmar by train (TGV), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Oberstdorf to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain
- Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmartrain Ter
6h 22m€74–233Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Oberstdorf bus station to Memmingen central bus stationbus 163
- Take the bus from Memmingen central bus station to Zurich Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Zürich to Colmarbus
9h 20m€34–55Drive 285.5 km
- Drive from Oberstdorf to Colmarcar 285.5 km
3h 42m€46–67Train via Zurich
- Take the train from Bregenz to Zürich HBtrain Ec
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Colmartrain Ter
9h 25m€115–180
Oberstdorf to Colmar by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Oberstdorf to Colmar is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 9h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Oberstdorf to Colmar is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Oberstdorf station to Colmar. However, there are services departing from Oberstdorf bus station and arriving at Colmar via Memmingen central bus station and Zürich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Oberstdorf to Colmar. However, there are services departing from Oberstdorf and arriving at Colmar via Ulm Hauptbahnhof and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
The distance between Oberstdorf and Colmar is 437 km. The road distance is 285.5 km.
The best way to get from Oberstdorf to Colmar without a car is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs €70 - €240.
It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Oberstdorf to Colmar, including transfers.
Oberstdorf to Colmar bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Oberstdorf bus station.
Oberstdorf to Colmar train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Oberstdorf station.
The best way to get from Oberstdorf to Colmar is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs €70 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 9h 20m.
What companies run services between Oberstdorf, Germany and Colmar, France?
You can take a train from Oberstdorf to Colmar via Ulm Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 6h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oberstdorf bus station to Colmar via Memmingen central bus station and Zürich in around 9h 20m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Oberstdorf to Ulm Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–130
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Oberstdorf to Ulm Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21–50
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–90
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Strasbourg to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Mulhouse Ville to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Strasbourg to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Mulhouse Ville to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Bregenz to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Mulhouse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Oberstdorf bus station to Memmingen central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Memmingen central bus station to Zurich Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–26
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Zürich to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Oberstdorf to Colmar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Memmingen central bus station.
Oberstdorf to Colmar train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Ulm Hauptbahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oberstdorf to Colmar is 285 km. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Oberstdorf to Colmar.
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