What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne Central Station to Colmar?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne Central Station to Colmar is to train which costs €75 - €160 and takes 4h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne Central Station to Colmar?

The fastest way to get from Cologne Central Station to Colmar is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs €75 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne Central Station and Colmar?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne Central Station to Colmar. However, there are services departing from Cologne and arriving at Colmar via Mannheim central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne Central Station and Colmar?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne Central Station to Colmar. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Colmar via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.

How far is it from Cologne Central Station to Colmar?

The distance between Cologne Central Station and Colmar is 448 km. The road distance is 401.9 km.

How do I travel from Cologne Central Station to Colmar without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne Central Station to Colmar without a car is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs €75 - €160.

How long does it take to get from Cologne Central Station to Colmar?

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Cologne Central Station to Colmar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne Central Station to Colmar bus from?

Cologne Central Station to Colmar bus services, operated by Hak Bus, depart from Cologne station.

Where do I catch the Cologne Central Station to Colmar train from?

Cologne Central Station to Colmar train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne Central Station to Colmar?

The best way to get from Cologne Central Station to Colmar is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs €75 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 30m.

Where does the Cologne Central Station to Colmar bus arrive?

Cologne Central Station to Colmar bus services, operated by Hak Bus, arrive at Mannheim, ZOB station.

Where does the Cologne Central Station to Colmar train arrive?

Cologne Central Station to Colmar train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Cologne Central Station to Colmar?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne Central Station to Colmar is 402 km. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Cologne Central Station to Colmar.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne Central Station to Colmar?

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Cologne Central Station to Colmar - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Cologne Central Station to Colmar by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

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1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmartrain Ter
4h 37m
€76–152
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne to Mannheim, ZOBbus
2. Take the bus from Mannheim central bus station to Colmarbus FlixBus 108 / ...
8h 30m
Drive 401.9 km
1. Drive from Cologne Central Station to Colmarcar 401.9 km
4h 15m
€77–111
Train to Frankfurt, fly, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
3. Take the train from St Louis to Colmartrain
5h
€152–441
Train via Irsch
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain Re1
3. Take the train from Sarreguemines to Strasbourgtrain Ter
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmartrain Ter
8h 34m
€85–313
Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Basel (BSL)plane CGN - BSL
2. Take the train from St Louis to Colmartrain
7h 9m
€177–287

Cologne Central Station to Colmar by train

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Distance: 447.7 km
Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Cologne Central Station, Germany and Colmar, France?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Colmar via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cologne to Colmar via Mannheim central bus station in around 8h 30m.

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