- Must visit
Musée Unterlinden
Colmar’s premier art museum, renowned for the Isenheim Altarpiece and major medieval to modern collections in a former convent.
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$37
Fastest journey
4 h 50 m
Average duration
5 h 15 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
245 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Colmar is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Colmar will cost around $37 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 10 buses that leave Frankfurt am Main for Colmar on Sat, Aug 15, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Aug 15 the direct buses cover the 245 km distance in an average of 5 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 50 m .
On Sat, Aug 15 the slowest buses will take 5 h 40 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.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Colmar among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a flight costs an average of $370.
Distance: 152 miles (245 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$18 Average price Cheapest | $96 Average price | $703 Average price | $57 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 3m Average total duration 4h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 44m Average total duration 7h 44m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Frankfurt am Main to Colmar:
A bus is $78 (€63) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Colmar costing on average $96 (€78).
A bus is $685 (€556) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Colmar costing on average $703 (€571).
Other travel options to Colmar take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 33m.
Flight takes on average 7h 44m.
Tickets start at around $18 (€14) compared to roughly $57 (€46) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $39 (€32). The journey takes 4h 33m versus 3h 18m 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 FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 02:17AM | Duration 6h07 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 02:17AM | Duration 5h42 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 02:17AM | Duration 4h57 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main to Colmar buses for tomorrow, Saturday, August 15. 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 | 12:45 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 5h55 | 6:40 AM Colmar, Place de la Gare | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:05 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 5h35 | 6:40 AM Colmar, Place de la Gare | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:30 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 5h40 | 4:10 PM Colmar, Place de la Gare | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:55 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 5h15 | 4:10 PM Colmar, Place de la Gare | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:30 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 6h45 | 10:15 PM Colmar, Place de la Gare | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:00 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 6h15 | 10:15 PM Colmar, Place de la Gare | 1 transfer | |
51510 | 6:30 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 4h50 | 11:20 PM Colmar, Gare SNCF | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:35 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 5h42 | 2:17 AM Colmar, Place de la Gare | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:20 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 4h57 | 2:17 AM Colmar, Place de la Gare | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:05 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 7h35 | 6:40 AM Colmar, Place de la Gare | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Frankfurt am Main to Colmar run on average 11 times per day, taking around 4h 33m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $8 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:40, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 152 miles (245 km) distance in 4h 50m.
Distance 152 miles (245 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€6) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 4h 50m |
First bus 12:40 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 35 days |
Discover the best of Colmar — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Colmar trip today.
Colmar’s premier art museum, renowned for the Isenheim Altarpiece and major medieval to modern collections in a former convent.
A handsome Renaissance palace housing local archaeology, decorative arts, and paintings that trace Colmar’s long history.
A restored Dominican church functioning as a museum space, celebrated for Schongauer’s Madonna of the Rose Bower.
Colmar’s postcard district of canals and half-timbered houses is the city’s most atmospheric walking area and photo spot.
This central pedestrian street is filled with heritage façades and links many top sights, making it ideal for a first walk.
A charming canal-side street with flowered façades and classic Little Venice views, especially lovely at sunset or in winter.
Sauerkraut cooked with white wine and served with sausages and pork. An Alsatian classic deeply tied to the region's Germanic culinary heritage.
Thin pizza-like flatbread topped with crème fraîche, onions, and bacon. A signature Alsatian tavern dish, especially popular with local white wine.
Slow-cooked meat stew marinated in Alsatian white wine with onions and spices. Traditional for festive family meals across Alsace.
Refined dining in a historic house, offering polished seasonal cuisine and Alsatian influences. Elegant atmosphere for a special meal.
Historic winstub serving classic Alsatian dishes in a warm traditional setting near Little Venice. Known for choucroute and tarte flambée.
Well-known traditional Alsatian restaurant with a cozy timbered interior. Popular for hearty regional recipes and local wines.
Moderate for France: hotels can rise in peak season, meals are mid-priced, and the compact center keeps local transport costs low.
Service is included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Taxis may be rounded up; cafés usually just small change.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Colmar by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Colmar, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Frankfurt am Main to Colmar buses use the Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) to Colmar, Place de la Gare station pair, with some services arriving at Colmar, Gare SNCF. Use this guide to compare Frankfurt am Main and Colmar bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) is 10 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: McDonald's (in the station), Hausmann's (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located throughout the terminal, offering various banking services.
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36).
Available at Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36): Elevators, ramps, assistance.
Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof is 1 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several fast food outlets and cafes are inside the station.
Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the station. ATMs are aTMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof.
Available at Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof: The station is fully accessible to wheelchair users.
Colmar, Gare SNCF is 1 km from Colmar city centre. Public transport options include:
Colmar, Gare SNCF has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Colmar, Gare SNCF. ATMs are available at Colmar, Gare SNCF.
Ticket office support is available at Colmar, Gare SNCF.
Available at Colmar, Gare SNCF: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Colmar, Gare SNCF: Accessible for people with reduced mobility.
Colmar has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several nearby food outlets.
Wi-Fi is available at Colmar. ATMs are aTM services available within walking distance.
Ticket office support is available at Colmar.
Available at Colmar: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Colmar: Wheelchair accessible.
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