There are 6 ways to get from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Colmar by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train
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Train via Mannheim
best- Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
- Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 82 / ...
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmartrain Ter
3h 35m€45–100Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Frankfurt - Airport Bus Station to Colmarbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 50m€23–44Drive 262.8 km
- Drive from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Colmarcar 262.8 km
2h 30m€42–60Fly, train
- Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
- Take the train from St Louis to Colmartrain
4h 15m€137–326Train
- Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Wissembourg, Bahnhoftrain Ex
- Take the train from Wissembourg to Strasbourgtrain Ter
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmartrain Ter
4h 24m€48–76Train #2
- Take the train from Mainz Hbf to Freiburg im Breisgau Train Stationtrain Nightjet
6h 9m€39–114
Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Colmar by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Colmar is to bus which costs €22 - €45 and takes 5h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Colmar is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station to Colmar. However, there are services departing from Mainz central train station and arriving at Colmar via Frankfurt - Airport Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Colmar. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Colmar via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
The distance between Mainz, Hauptbahnhof and Colmar is 278 km. The road distance is 262.8 km.
The best way to get from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Colmar without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 3h 35m and costs €40 - €100.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Colmar, including transfers.
Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Colmar bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Frankfurt - Airport Bus Station.
Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Colmar train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Colmar is to train via Mannheim which takes 3h 35m and costs €40 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €45 and takes 5h 50m.
What companies run services between Mainz, Hauptbahnhof, Germany and Colmar, France?
You can take a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Colmar via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 3h 35m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Frankfurt - Airport Bus Station to Colmar twice daily. Tickets cost €20–35 and the journey takes 4h 20m. FlixBus also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Frankfurt to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–480
Flights from Frankfurt to Basel via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €45–300
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–25
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €26–55
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Mainz Hbf to Freiburg im Breisgau Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €55–110
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Frankfurt - Airport Bus Station to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Colmar bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Colmar station.
Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Colmar train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Colmar is 263 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Colmar.
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