- 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
$6
Average price
$8
Fastest journey
1 h 10 m
Average duration
1 h 26 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
60 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Basel to Colmar is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basel to Colmar will cost around $8 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $6.
Of the 4 buses that leave Basel for Colmar on Sun, May 31, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 31 the direct buses cover the 60 km distance in an average of 1 h 26 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
On Sun, May 31 the slowest buses will take 1 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
4743
7990
FlixBus
FlixBus
4743
7990
FlixBus
FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Colmar among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $8.
Distance: 37 miles (60 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$9 Average price Cheapest | $23 Average price | $69 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 44m Average total duration 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Colmar:
A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Colmar costing on average $23 (€18).
Other travel options to Colmar take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 14m.
Tickets start at around $9 (€7) compared to roughly $69 (€55) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $60 (€48). The journey takes 1h 9m versus 43m 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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.
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 BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
The table below shows live departures for Basel to Colmar buses for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 10:35 AM Basel, Bahnhof | 1h45 | 12:20 PM Colmar, Place de la Gare | 0 transfersDirect | |
4743 | 9:00 PM Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) | 1h10 | 10:10 PM Colmar, Gare SNCF | 0 transfersDirect | |
7990 | 10:00 PM Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) | 1h25 | 11:25 PM Colmar, Gare SNCF | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:50 PM Basel, Bahnhof | 1h25 | 12:15 AM Colmar, Place de la Gare | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Basel to Colmar run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 9m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:25, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 37 miles (60 km) distance in 1h 10m.
Distance 37 miles (60 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 1h 10m |
First bus 1:25 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
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