- Must visit
Unterlinden Museum
Colmar’s premier art museum, set in a former convent and best known for the Isenheim Altarpiece, with archaeology, decorative arts, and modern collections.
Cheapest price
$87
Average price
$96
Fastest journey
14 h 30 m
Average duration
16 h 1 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
509 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Amsterdam to Colmar is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Amsterdam to Colmar will cost around $96 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $87.
It's difficult to get from Amsterdam to Colmar without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Colmar among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $39. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $39, and a flight costs an average of $105.
Distance: 316 miles (509 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$66 Average price Cheapest | $244 Average price | $239 Average price | $153 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 37m Average total duration 10h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 12m Average total duration 6h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Colmar:
A bus is $173 (€140) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Colmar costing on average $239 (€193).
A bus is $178 (€144) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Colmar costing on average $244 (€197).
Other travel options to Colmar take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 42m.
Bus takes on average 10h 7m.
Tickets start at around $66 (€53) compared to roughly $153 (€123) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $87 (€70). The journey takes 10h 7m versus 6h 50m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 15h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $120 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 14h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 02:17AM | Duration 17h17 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 17h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 15h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 14h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 12h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 11h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 17h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 17h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $97 |
The table below shows live departures for Amsterdam to Colmar buses for today, Tuesday, May 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:05 PM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 11h45 | 6:50 AM Colmar, Place de la Gare | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:00 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 9h50 | 6:50 AM Colmar, Place de la Gare | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:45 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 15h25 | 4:10 PM Colmar, Place de la Gare | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:45 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 14h30 | 10:15 PM Colmar, Place de la Gare | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 17h17 | 2:17 AM Colmar, Place de la Gare | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:50 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 17h50 | 6:40 AM Colmar, Place de la Gare | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:15 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 15h25 | 6:40 AM Colmar, Place de la Gare | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:15 PM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 18h15 | 9:30 AM Colmar, Place de la Gare | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Amsterdam to Colmar run on average 6 times per day, taking around 10h 7m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $39 (€31) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 316 miles (509 km) distance in 9h 50m.
Distance 316 miles (509 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $39 (€31) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 9h 50m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
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Best time to book 42 days |
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