What is the cheapest way to get from Köln Hbf to Colmar?

The cheapest way to get from Köln Hbf to Colmar is to bus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 8h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Köln Hbf to Colmar?

The fastest way to get from Köln Hbf to Colmar is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs €60 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between Köln Hbf and Colmar?

No, there is no direct bus from Köln Hbf to Colmar. However, there are services departing from Cologne Airport CGN and arriving at Colmar via Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Köln Hbf and Colmar?

No, there is no direct train from Köln Hbf 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 35m.

How far is it from Köln Hbf to Colmar?

The distance between Köln Hbf and Colmar is 448 km. The road distance is 401.8 km.

How do I travel from Köln Hbf to Colmar without a car?

The best way to get from Köln Hbf to Colmar without a car is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs €80 - €160.

How long does it take to get from Köln Hbf to Colmar?

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Köln Hbf to Colmar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Köln Hbf to Colmar bus from?

Köln Hbf to Colmar bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where do I catch the Köln Hbf to Colmar train from?

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

Train or bus from Köln Hbf to Colmar?

The best way to get from Köln Hbf to Colmar is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs €80 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 8h 8m.

Where does the Köln Hbf to Colmar bus arrive?

Köln Hbf to Colmar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Strasbourg station.

Where does the Köln Hbf to Colmar train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Köln Hbf to Colmar?

Yes, the driving distance between Köln Hbf to Colmar is 402 km. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Köln Hbf to Colmar.

How do I get a train ticket from Köln Hbf to Colmar?

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Köln Hbf to Colmar - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Köln Hbf to Colmar by train (TGV), bus, car, train, 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
best
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 35m
€81–156
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Strasbourgbus FlixBus N11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Station to Colmarbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 8m
€37–60
Drive 401.8 km
1. Drive from Köln Hbf to Colmarcar 401.8 km
4h 14m
€64–92
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel, 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
4h 54m
€152–373
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
€55–97
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Basel (BSL)plane CGN - BSL
2. Take the train from St Louis to Colmartrain
8h 3m
€136–279
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain
3. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Colmartrain
6h 52m
€122–273

Köln Hbf to Colmar by train

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Distance: 447.7 km
Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Köln Hbf, Germany and Colmar, France?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Colmar via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Hbf to Colmar via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, and Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Station in around 8h 8m.

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