There are 4 ways to get from Ettlingen to Colmar by train (TGV), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmartrain Ter
2h 39m€26–83Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Colmarbus FlixBus 108 / ...
4h€12–24Bus via Strasbourg
- Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Strasbourgbus FlixBus 108 / ...
- Take the bus from Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Station to Colmarbus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h€45–70Drive 144.8 km
- Drive from Ettlingen to Colmarcar 144.8 km
1h 28m€23–33
Ettlingen to Colmar by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ettlingen to Colmar is to bus which costs €12 - €24 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Ettlingen to Colmar is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs €22 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Ettlingen to Colmar. However, there are services departing from Ettlingen Rathaus and arriving at Colmar via Karlsruhe central train station and Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
No, there is no direct train from Ettlingen to Colmar. However, there are services departing from Erbprinz/Schloss, Ettlingen and arriving at Colmar via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
The distance between Ettlingen and Colmar is 155 km. The road distance is 144.8 km.
The best way to get from Ettlingen to Colmar without a car is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs €26 - €85.
It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Ettlingen to Colmar, including transfers.
Ettlingen to Colmar bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Karlsruhe central train station.
Ettlingen to Colmar train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Ettlingen to Colmar is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs €26 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus via Strasbourg, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 4h.
What companies run services between Ettlingen, Germany and Colmar, France?
You can take a train from Erbprinz/Schloss, Ettlingen to Colmar via Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz, Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 2h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ettlingen Rathaus to Colmar via Ettlingen Bunsenstraße, Ettlingen West, Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Karlsruhe central train station, and Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Station in around 4h.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–65
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Strasbourg to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–22
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Strasbourg to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–22
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Station to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Station to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–24
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Ettlingen to Colmar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Colmar station.
Ettlingen to Colmar train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Strasbourg Bahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ettlingen to Colmar is 145 km. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Ettlingen to Colmar.
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