- Must visit
Musée Unterlinden
Colmar's premier museum in a former convent, famed for the Isenheim Altarpiece and strong medieval, Renaissance, and modern collections.
Cheapest price on Sep 08
$0.00
Average ticket price on Sep 08
$31
Fastest journey on Sep 08
6 h 52 m
Average journey duration on Sep 08
7 h 15 m
Trains on Sep 08
13
Distance
498 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hamburg to Colmar is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
It's difficult to get from Hamburg to Colmar without transferring at least 3 times.
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Colmar among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $129 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 8h 41m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $129, while a train costs an average of $129.
Distance: 309 miles (498 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$129 Average price Cheapest | $154 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 41m Average total duration Fastest 8h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Colmar:
A bus is $66 (€54) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Colmar costing on average $129 (€104).
A bus is $439 (€355) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Colmar costing on average $501 (€405).
Other travel options to Colmar take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 11m.
Bus takes on average 13h 13m.
Tickets start at around $129 (€104) compared to roughly $154 (€124) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $25 (€20). The journey takes 8h 11m versus 7h 9m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Hamburg to Colmar trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, September 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:27 AM Hamburg | 7h24 | 11:51 AM Colmar | 3 transfers | |
![]() | 6:01 AM Hamburg | 6h52 | 12:53 PM Colmar | 3 transfers | |
![]() | 6:29 AM Hamburg | 7h22 | 1:51 PM Colmar | 3 transfers | |
![]() | 8:29 AM Hamburg | 7h22 | 3:51 PM Colmar | 3 transfers | |
![]() | 10:01 AM Hamburg | 7h20 | 5:21 PM Colmar | 3 transfers | |
![]() | 10:29 AM Hamburg | 7h22 | 5:51 PM Colmar | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Hamburg to Colmar run on average 4 times per day, taking around 8h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $94 (€76) but you can travel from only $44 (€36) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:27, the last at 18:29. The fastest train covers the 309 miles (498 km) distance in 7h 25m.
Distance 309 miles (498 km) |
Average train duration 8h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $94 (€76) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 7h 25m |
First train 4:27 AM |
Last train 6:29 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
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 museum in a former convent, famed for the Isenheim Altarpiece and strong medieval, Renaissance, and modern collections.
Birthplace museum of Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, with sculptures, models, and personal items tied to the Statue of Liberty creator.
Museum of local history and natural history with archaeology, folk traditions, and regional science collections in a central historic building.
Colmar's most famous quarter, where canals, flower-lined bridges, and half-timbered houses create the city's signature postcard scene.
Large old-town square framed by the Koïfhus and colorful façades, lively in all seasons and especially atmospheric during markets.
Historic district of butchers' houses with tall timber façades and a strong sense of Colmar's merchant past.
Alsatian tart flambée with a thin crisp base, cream, onions, and bacon. A staple of local taverns and one of the region's most iconic shared dishes.
Slow-cooked sauerkraut served with sausages and cured pork. It is a classic Alsatian comfort dish that reflects the region's Germanic influence.
Braised rooster cooked in Riesling with mushrooms and cream. It showcases Alsace's famous white wine in a rich traditional main course.
Refined Alsatian dining in an elegant historic setting, known for seasonal regional cuisine and polished service in the old town.
Historic winstub serving classic Alsatian specialties like choucroute and tarte flambée in a warm, traditional riverside atmosphere.
Well-known traditional restaurant in central Colmar with hearty regional dishes, old-world decor, and a strong local reputation.
Moderate for the region: hotels can be pricey in peak season, but dining and local transit are reasonable versus larger nearby tourist cities.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service; round up taxi fares; small change is fine in cafes.
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Colmar-Berg Station -> Colmar-Berg, Gare
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hamburg to Colmar by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Colmar, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Hamburg to Colmar trains use the Hamburg Hbf to Colmar-Berg station pair. Use this guide to compare Hamburg and Colmar train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Hamburg Hbf is 2 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Le Crobag, Burger King, Coffee Fellows, Havin Grill, KFC, Mr. CLOU, Starbucks, dean&david, SPAR Express, Pommesfreunde, & more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Hamburg Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg Hbf. Information desks are located in the east hall on the opposite side of the DB ticket office.
Luggage storage is the station has luggage lockers. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg Hbf: Wheelchair friendly with lifts and ramps. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Boutique 053 Hamburg Main Station, IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof, Park Hyatt Hamburg.
Hamburg-Harburg is 13 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg-Harburg has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Café Bom Dia, Hünkar, Yoko Sushi Harburg, Mathewes Grill
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg-Harburg. ATMs are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg-Harburg. Information desks are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg-Harburg. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg-Harburg: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg-Harburg: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Panorama, Hotel Harburger Hof, Hotel Jeta, Hotel Süderelbe.
Colmar-Berg has practical services for this route, including Dining, WC, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Colmar-Berg.
Available at Colmar-Berg: WC.
Available at Colmar-Berg: Bike Parking.
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