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

The cheapest way to get from Ypres to Colmar is to bus which costs €40 - €85 and takes 12h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ypres to Colmar is to drive which takes 6h 33m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Ypres and Colmar?

No, there is no direct bus from Ypres station to Colmar. However, there are services departing from Ieper Station perron 3 and arriving at Colmar via Menen Station perron 1, Douane, Lille and Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Ypres and Colmar?

No, there is no direct train from Ypres to Colmar. However, there are services departing from Ypres and arriving at Colmar via Courtrai, Lille Flandres, Paris Est and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.

How far is it from Ypres to Colmar?

The distance between Ypres and Colmar is 792 km. The road distance is 548.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Ypres to Colmar without a car is to train via Paris which takes 7h 10m and costs €100 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Ypres to Colmar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ypres to Colmar bus from?

Ypres to Colmar bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lille station.

Where do I catch the Ypres to Colmar train from?

Ypres to Colmar train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lille Flandres station.

Train or bus from Ypres to Colmar?

The best way to get from Ypres to Colmar is to train via Paris which takes 7h 10m and costs €100 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €85 and takes 12h 7m.

Where does the Ypres to Colmar bus arrive?

Ypres to Colmar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Ypres to Colmar train arrive?

Ypres to Colmar train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Ypres to Colmar?

Yes, the driving distance between Ypres to Colmar is 549 km. It takes approximately 6h 33m to drive from Ypres to Colmar.

Where can I stay near Colmar?

There are 266+ hotels available in Colmar.

Ypres to Colmar - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Ypres to Colmar by train (TGV), train, bus, car, 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 Lille Flandres to Paris NordTgv
2. Take the train from Paris Est to StrasbourgTgv
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to ColmarTer
7h 10m
€109–288
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lille to Brussels-North train stationN280 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to ColmarN837
12h 7m
€42–85
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Roulers to Bruxelles-MidiIc
2. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to ColmarBlaBlaCar Bus
10h 27m
€48–74
Drive 548.8 km
1. Drive from Ypres to Colmar548.8 km
6h 33m
€86–124
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Courtrai to Brussels Airport-Zaventem
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)BRU - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhouse
4. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Colmar
9h 18m
€141–306
Train
1. Take the train from Courtrai to Bruxelles-MidiIc / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to StrasbourgTgv
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to ColmarTer
7h 25m
€120–265
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Ypres 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 40m
€113–356
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Basel (BSL)CDG - BSL
3. Take the train from St Louis to Colmar
8h 19m
€138–360
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Courtrai to Brussels Airport-Zaventem
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Frankfurt (FRA)BRU - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Strasbourg Bahnhof
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmar
9h 33m
€142–352

Ypres to Colmar by train and foot

95Weekly Services

7h 10mAverage Duration

€109Cheapest Price

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Distance: 792.1 km
Duration: 7h 10m

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

You can take a train from Ypres to Colmar via Courtrai, Lille Flandres, Paris Nord, Paris Est, and Strasbourg in around 7h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ieper Station perron 3 to Colmar via Menen Station perron 1, Menen Barakken, Douane, Lille Europe, Lille, and Brussels-North train station in around 12h 7m.

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