There are 4 ways to get from Oberstdorf to Colmar by train (TGV), train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Oberstdorf to Ulm Hauptbahnhof
- Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhof83
- Take the train from Strasbourg to ColmarTer
6h 23m€70–140Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Oberstdorf bus station to Memmingen central bus station163
- Take the bus from Memmingen central bus station to Zurich Bus Station106
- Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Colmar108
9h 35m€33–54Train, bus
- Take the train from Immenstadt to Lindau, Reutin BahnhofRe7
- Take the train from Lindau-Reutin to Zuerich FlughafenEc
- Take the bus from Zurich Airport to Colmar
8h 9m€58–92Drive 285.5 km
- Drive from Oberstdorf to Colmar285.5 km
3h 40m€44–64
Oberstdorf to Colmar by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oberstdorf to Colmar is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 9h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Oberstdorf to Colmar is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs €40 - €65.
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 Zurich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.
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 23m.
The distance between Oberstdorf and Colmar is 442 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 23m and costs €70 - €140.
It takes approximately 6h 23m 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 23m and costs €70 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 9h 35m.
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 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oberstdorf bus station to Colmar via Memmingen central bus station and Zurich Bus Station in around 9h 35m.
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- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Oberstdorf to Ulm Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Immenstadt to Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Oberstdorf to Ulm Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–40
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Strasbourg to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–16
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Strasbourg to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–17
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +43 5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Lindau-Reutin to Zuerich Flughafen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €24–45
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
- Website
- https://shop.oebbtickets.at/en/ticket
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Zurich Airport to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Oberstdorf bus station to Memmingen central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Memmingen central bus station to Zurich Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–22
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
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 40m to drive from Oberstdorf to Colmar.
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