There are 3 ways to get from Trier to Colmar by train (TGV), bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain Re1
- Take the train from Sarreguemines to Strasbourgtrain Ter
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmartrain Ter
4h 25m€44–97Drive 251.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Trier to Colmarcar 251.4 km
2h 56m€39–57Bus
- Take the bus from Trier-Pallien, Bitburger Straße to Luxembourg, Gare Centrale routièrebus L32
- Take the bus from Luxembourg Gare Centrale to Colmarbus FlixBus N837
5h 12m
Trier to Colmar by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Trier to Colmar is to drive which costs €35 - €60 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Trier to Colmar is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Trier to Colmar. However, there are services departing from Trier-Pallien, Bitburger Straße and arriving at Colmar via Luxembourg Gare Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Trier to Colmar. However, there are services departing from Trier, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Colmar via Saarbruecken Hbf, Sarreguemines and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
The distance between Trier and Colmar is 267 km. The road distance is 251.4 km.
The best way to get from Trier to Colmar without a car is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs €40 - €100.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Trier to Colmar, including transfers.
Trier to Colmar bus services, operated by Luxembourg Railways (CFL), depart from Trier-Pallien, Bitburger Straße station.
Trier to Colmar train services, operated by Süwex, depart from Trier, Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Trier to Colmar is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs €40 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 12m.
What companies run services between Trier, Germany and Colmar, France?
You can take a train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Colmar via Saarbruecken Hbf, Sarreguemines, and Strasbourg in around 4h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trier-Pallien, Bitburger Straße to Colmar via Luxembourg Gare Centrale in around 5h 12m.
- Phone
- +49 621 830 1200
- Website
- Süwex
Train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Schedules at
- Süwex
- Phone
- +352 24 89 24 89
- Website
- Luxembourg Railways (CFL)
Bus from Trier-Pallien, Bitburger Straße to Luxembourg, Gare Centrale routière
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Luxembourg Railways (CFL)
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More Questions & Answers
Trier to Colmar bus services, operated by Luxembourg Railways (CFL), arrive at Luxembourg, Gare Centrale routière station.
Trier to Colmar train services, operated by Süwex, arrive at Saarbrücken Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Trier to Colmar is 251 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Trier to Colmar.
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