There are 5 ways to get from Lake Maggiore to Colmar by train (TGV), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Zurich
best- Take the train from Bellinzona to Zürich HBtrain Ic2 / ...
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Colmartrain Ter
5h 46m€105–175Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lugano to Colmarbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 20m€33–68Drive 373.7 km
- Drive from Stresa to Colmarcar 373.7 km
4h 33m€61–88Train
- Take the train from Locarno to Basel SBBtrain Ir26
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Colmartrain Ter / ...
6h 45m€102–153Train, bus
- Take the train from Locarno to Zürich HBtrain Ir46
- Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Colmarbus FlixBus N837
7h 7m€91–140
Lake Maggiore to Colmar by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lake Maggiore to Colmar is to bus which costs €30 - €70 and takes 7h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Maggiore to Colmar is to drive which takes 4h 33m and costs €60 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Lake Maggiore to Colmar. However, there are services departing from Lugano, Stazione and arriving at Colmar via Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Lake Maggiore to Colmar. However, there are services departing from Locarno and arriving at Colmar via Bellinzona, Zürich HB and Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
The distance between Lake Maggiore and Colmar is 338 km. The road distance is 373.7 km.
The best way to get from Lake Maggiore to Colmar without a car is to train via Zurich which takes 5h 46m and costs €100 - €180.
It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Lake Maggiore to Colmar, including transfers.
Lake Maggiore to Colmar bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lugano station.
Lake Maggiore to Colmar train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bellinzona station.
The best way to get from Lake Maggiore to Colmar is to train via Zurich which takes 5h 46m and costs €100 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €70 and takes 7h 20m.
What companies run services between Lake Maggiore, Italy and Colmar, France?
You can take a train from Locarno to Colmar via Bellinzona, Zürich HB, Mulhouse, and Mulhouse Ville in around 5h 46m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lugano to Colmar twice daily. Tickets cost €26–45 and the journey takes 5h 35m.
Train from Bellinzona to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–90
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Mulhouse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Locarno to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €75–120
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- Website
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Bellinzona to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Locarno to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €80–120
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Locarno to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €60–95
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Mulhouse Ville to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Mulhouse Ville to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Mulhouse Ville to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Mulhouse Ville to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lugano to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Lake Maggiore to Colmar bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Colmar station.
Lake Maggiore to Colmar train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Maggiore to Colmar is 374 km. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Lake Maggiore to Colmar.
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