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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Colmar is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 10h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Colmar is to train and fly which takes 5h 30m and costs €90 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Colmar?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Colmar. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Colmar via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Colmar?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Colmar. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Colmar via Paris l'Est and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Colmar?

The distance between Rotterdam and Colmar is 949 km. The road distance is 593 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Colmar without a car is to train via Paris which takes 6h 21m and costs €200 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Rotterdam to Colmar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Colmar bus from?

Rotterdam to Colmar bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Colmar train from?

Rotterdam to Colmar train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Colmar?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Colmar is to train via Paris which takes 6h 21m and costs €200 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 10h 50m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Colmar bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rotterdam to Colmar train arrive?

Rotterdam to Colmar train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Colmar?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Colmar is 593 km. It takes approximately 6h 21m to drive from Rotterdam to Colmar.

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

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

Book your Rotterdam to Colmar bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Colmar?

There are 1327+ hotels available in Colmar.

Rotterdam to Colmar - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Rotterdam to Colmar by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, night train, car, train (TGV), 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.

Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain
2. Take the train from Paris l'Est to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmartrain Ter
6h 21m
€202–415
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Strasbourgbus FlixBus N846 / ...
2. Take the bus from Strasbourg to Colmarbus FlixBus 108 / ...
10h 50m
€42–75
Night train
1. Take the night train from Rotterdam Centraal to Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbfnighttrain Nj
11h 23m
€80–182
Drive 593 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Colmarcar 593 km
6h 21m
€106–153
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuidtrain
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmartrain Ter
7h 44m
€153–295
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
3. Take the train from St Louis to Colmartrain
5h 30m
€91–289
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane AMS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain
4. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Colmartrain
7h 20m
€155–409
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane AMS - STR
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmartrain
7h 23m
€159–386
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Luxembourg, bus, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane AMS - LUX
3. Take the bus from Kirchberg, Réimerwee to Thionville, Foch Kiosquebus
4. Take the train from Thionville to Strasbourgtrain
5. Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmartrain
7h 24m
€122–355
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRU - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain
4. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Colmartrain
8h 23m
€158–402

Rotterdam to Colmar by train and foot

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6h 21mAverage Duration

€202Cheapest Price

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Distance: 949.4 km
Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Colmar, France?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Colmar via Paris Nord, Paris l'Est, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 6h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Colmar via Strasbourg in around 10h 50m.

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