- 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
$7
Average price
$9
Fastest journey
55 m
Average duration
59 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
62 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Strasbourg to Colmar is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Strasbourg to Colmar will cost around $9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $7.
Of the 7 buses that leave Strasbourg for Colmar on Fri, Jul 17, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 17 the direct buses cover the 62 km distance in an average of 59 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 55 m .
On Fri, Jul 17 the slowest buses will take 1 h 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.
51510
1720
FlixBus
4744
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4744
51510
7991
FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Strasbourg to Colmar among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 40m. 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 $3, and a train costs an average of $7.
Distance: 38 miles (62 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$5 Average price Cheapest | $17 Average price | $14 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 14m Average total duration 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 10m Average total duration Fastest 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Strasbourg to Colmar:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Strasbourg to Colmar costing on average $17 (€14).
Other travel options to Colmar take longer:
Bus takes on average 44m.
You'll arrive about 13m sooner (44m by bus vs 57m by car) and save roughly $9 (€7) compared to fuel and tolls ($5 (€4) vs $14 (€12)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20AM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:37PM | Arrival Time 07:17PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
The table below shows live departures for Strasbourg to Colmar buses for today, Thursday, July 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 6:10 PM Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile | 0h55 | 7:05 PM Colmar, Place de la Gare | 0 transfersDirect | |
1720 | 6:25 PM Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile | 1h00 | 7:25 PM Colmar, Gare SNCF | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:15 PM Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile | 1h00 | 10:15 PM Colmar, Place de la Gare | 0 transfersDirect | |
51510 | 10:20 PM Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile | 1h00 | 11:20 PM Colmar, Gare SNCF | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, July 17 | |||||
7991 | 4:55 AM Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile | 1h00 | 5:55 AM Colmar, Gare SNCF | 0 transfersDirect | |
4744 | 5:15 AM Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile | 1h00 | 6:15 AM Colmar, Gare SNCF | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 AM Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile | 1h00 | 9:30 AM Colmar, Place de la Gare | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Strasbourg to Colmar run on average 8 times per day, taking around 44m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $3 (€2) if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:20, the last at 23:38. The fastest bus covers the 38 miles (62 km) distance in 1h 0m.
Distance 38 miles (62 km) |
Average bus duration 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $3 (€2) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 1h 0m |
First bus 1:20 AM |
Last bus 11:38 PM |
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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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Colmar Gare SNCF -> Place De La Cathédrale, Colmar
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