There are 6 ways to get from Colmar to Mainz by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Colmar to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Mannheim Hbftrain Ice / ...
- Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
3h 25m€48–171Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colmar to Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Station to Frankfurt - Airport Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 52m€26–53Drive 262.9 km
- Drive from Colmar to Mainzcar 262.9 km
2h 30m€41–59Train, fly
- Take the train from Colmar to St Louistrain
- Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
4h 31m€129–347Train via Mainz, Römisches Theater
- Take the train from Colmar to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Mannheim Hbftrain Ice / ...
- Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Römisches Theatertrain S5 / ...
4h 11m€50–146Line 826 bus, train
- Take the bus from COLMAR - Gare SNCF to BREISACH AM RHEIN - Breisach Bahnhof - arrivéebus 826
- Take the train from Freiburg Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain 43N
6h 30m€62–230
Colmar to Mainz by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colmar to Mainz is to bus which costs €26 - €55 and takes 6h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Colmar to Mainz is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Colmar to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Colmar and arriving at Ginsheim-Gustavsburg-Gustavsburg Am Alten Fährhaus via Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Station and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Colmar to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Colmar and arriving at Mainz, Hauptbahnhof via Strasbourg and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
The distance between Colmar and Mainz is 274 km. The road distance is 262.9 km.
The best way to get from Colmar to Mainz without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs €45 - €180.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Colmar to Mainz, including transfers.
Colmar to Mainz bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Colmar station.
Colmar to Mainz train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Colmar station.
The best way to get from Colmar to Mainz is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs €45 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €55 and takes 6h 52m.
What companies run services between Colmar, France and Mainz, Germany?
You can take a train from Colmar to Mainz, Hauptbahnhof via Strasbourg, Mannheim Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Colmar to Ginsheim-Gustavsburg-Gustavsburg Am Alten Fährhaus via Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Station, Frankfurt - Airport Bus Station, and Frankfurt in around 6h 52m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Basel to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–390
Flights from Basel to Frankfurt via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Monday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €40–260
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Colmar to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Strasbourg to Mannheim Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Colmar to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Strasbourg to Mannheim Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Colmar to Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Station to Frankfurt - Airport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Colmar to Mainz bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Station.
Colmar to Mainz train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Strasbourg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colmar to Mainz is 263 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Colmar to Mainz.
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