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

The cheapest way to get from Ostend to Colmar is to train and bus which costs €45 - €75 and takes 8h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ostend to Colmar is to train via Paris which takes 6h 11m and costs €120 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Ostend and Colmar?

No, there is no direct bus from Ostend to Colmar. However, there are services departing from Oostende Gouwelozestraat and arriving at Colmar via Bruges and Antwerp Rooseveltplaats. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Ostend and Colmar?

No, there is no direct train from Ostend to Colmar. However, there are services departing from Ostende and arriving at Colmar via Gand-Saint-Pierre, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Est and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.

How far is it from Ostend to Colmar?

The distance between Ostend and Colmar is 926 km. The road distance is 560.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Ostend to Colmar without a car is to train via Paris which takes 6h 11m and costs €120 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Ostend to Colmar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ostend to Colmar bus from?

Ostend to Colmar bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bruges station.

Where do I catch the Ostend to Colmar train from?

Ostend to Colmar train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ostende station.

Train or bus from Ostend to Colmar?

The best way to get from Ostend to Colmar is to train via Paris which takes 6h 11m and costs €120 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €130 and takes 12h 32m.

Where does the Ostend to Colmar bus arrive?

Ostend to Colmar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Antwerp Rooseveltplaats station.

Where does the Ostend to Colmar train arrive?

Ostend to Colmar train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.

Can I drive from Ostend to Colmar?

Yes, the driving distance between Ostend to Colmar is 560 km. It takes approximately 6h 24m to drive from Ostend to Colmar.

Where can I stay near Colmar?

There are 1916+ hotels available in Colmar.

Ostend to Colmar - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Ostend to Colmar by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, plane, or train (TGV)

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 Paris
best
1. Take the train from Ostende to Gand-Saint-PierreIc / ...
2. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-MidiIc / ...
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nord
4. Take the train from Paris Est to StrasbourgTgv
5. Take the train from Strasbourg to ColmarTer
6h 11m
€128–358
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bruges to Antwerp RooseveltplaatsN814 / ...
2. Take the bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to ColmarN837
12h 32m
€41–123
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ostende to Bruxelles-MidiIc / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to ColmarBlaBlaCar Bus
8h 56m
€47–71
Drive 560.3 km
1. Drive from Ostend to Colmar560.3 km
6h 24m
€87–125
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Ostende to Anvers-Central
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)AMS - BSL
4. Take the train from St Louis to Colmar
8h 17m
€115–355
Train
1. Take the train from Ostende to Bruxelles-MidiIc / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to StrasbourgTgv
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to ColmarTer
6h 46m
€116–253
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Ostende to Gand-Saint-Pierre
2. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels Airport-Zaventem
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)BRU - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhouse
5. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Colmar
9h 1m
€141–305
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Ostende to Gand-Saint-Pierre
2. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels Airport-Zaventem
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Frankfurt (FRA)BRU - FRA
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Strasbourg Bahnhof
5. Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmar
9h 15m
€147–346

Ostend to Colmar by train and foot

159Weekly Services

6h 11mAverage Duration

€128Cheapest Price

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Distance: 926.4 km
Duration: 6h 11m

What companies run services between Ostend, Belgium and Colmar, France?

You can take a train from Ostende to Colmar via Gand-Saint-Pierre, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, Paris Est, and Strasbourg in around 6h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oostende Gouwelozestraat to Colmar via Brugge Station perron C7, Bruges, and Antwerp Rooseveltplaats in around 12h 32m.

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