What is the cheapest way to get from Colmar to Idar-Oberstein?

The cheapest way to get from Colmar to Idar-Oberstein is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 3h.

What is the fastest way to get from Colmar to Idar-Oberstein?

The fastest way to get from Colmar to Idar-Oberstein is to drive which takes 3h and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Colmar and Idar-Oberstein?

No, there is no direct bus from Colmar to Idar-Oberstein. However, there are services departing from Colmar and arriving at Idar, Pappelstraße via Luxembourg and Trier, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Colmar and Idar-Oberstein?

No, there is no direct train from Colmar to Idar-Oberstein. However, there are services departing from Colmar and arriving at Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof via Strasbourg, Sarreguemines and Saarbrücken Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

How far is it from Colmar to Idar-Oberstein?

The distance between Colmar and Idar-Oberstein is 255 km. The road distance is 239 km.

How do I travel from Colmar to Idar-Oberstein without a car?

The best way to get from Colmar to Idar-Oberstein without a car is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs €40 - €85.

How long does it take to get from Colmar to Idar-Oberstein?

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Colmar to Idar-Oberstein, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colmar to Idar-Oberstein bus from?

Colmar to Idar-Oberstein bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Colmar station.

Where do I catch the Colmar to Idar-Oberstein train from?

Colmar to Idar-Oberstein train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Colmar station.

Train or bus from Colmar to Idar-Oberstein?

The best way to get from Colmar to Idar-Oberstein is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs €40 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 55m.

Where does the Colmar to Idar-Oberstein bus arrive?

Colmar to Idar-Oberstein bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Luxembourg Gare Centrale station.

Where does the Colmar to Idar-Oberstein train arrive?

Colmar to Idar-Oberstein train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Strasbourg station.

Can I drive from Colmar to Idar-Oberstein?

Yes, the driving distance between Colmar to Idar-Oberstein is 239 km. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Colmar to Idar-Oberstein.

Where can I stay near Idar-Oberstein?

There are 484+ hotels available in Idar-Oberstein.

Colmar to Idar-Oberstein - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Colmar to Idar-Oberstein by train (TGV), bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Colmar to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Sarregueminestrain Ter
3. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhoftrain Re3
4h 48m
€42–84
Train via Neubrücke, Bahnhof
cheapest
1. Take the train from Colmar to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Sarregueminestrain Ter
3. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Neubrücke, Bahnhoftrain Re3
6h 5m
€37–76
Bus
1. Take the bus from Colmar to Luxembourg Gare Centralebus
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg to Trier, Balduinsbrunnen/Hbfbus L32
3. Take the bus from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Idar, Pappelstraßebus 800
6h 55m
Drive 239 km
1. Drive from Colmar to Idar-Obersteincar 239 km
3h
€38–54

Colmar to Idar-Oberstein by train and bus

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Distance: 254.9 km
Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Colmar, France and Idar-Oberstein, Germany?

You can take a train from Colmar to Idar, Eltwerk via Strasbourg, Sarreguemines, Saarbrücken Hbf, Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof, and Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof in around 4h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Colmar to Idar, Pappelstraße via Luxembourg Gare Centrale, Luxembourg, Trier, Balduinsbrunnen/Hbf, and Trier, Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 55m.

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