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Compare bus, train, and flight for Amsterdam to Colmar
Omio 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 an average ticket price of $55 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 18m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.5 - 1.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $55, while a train costs an average of $231.
Distance: 316 miles (509 km)
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$55 Average price Cheapest | $218 Average price | $231 Average price | $154 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 37m Average total duration 10h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 1m Average total duration 6h 31m 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 $163 (€132) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Colmar costing on average $218 (€177).
A bus is $176 (€142) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Colmar costing on average $231 (€187).
Other travel options to Colmar take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 1m.
Bus takes on average 10h 37m.
Tickets start at around $55 (€44) compared to roughly $154 (€125) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $99 (€80). 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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Amsterdam to Colmar
How to get from Amsterdam to Colmar by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Colmar is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus5:55 PM12h55Schiphol, Airport Terminal 16:50 AMColmar, Place de la Gare$431One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus5:55 PM12h55Schiphol, Airport Terminal 16:50 AMColmar, Place de la Gare$431One-way2 transfers
Fastest
KL19498:40 PM1h10Amsterdam Airport Schiphol9:50 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg$6121One-way0 transfers
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9623310:03 AM8h18Amsterdam Zuid6:21 PMColmar station$1511One-way2 transfers
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962339:42 AM8h39Amsterdam Centraal6:21 PMColmar station$2641One-way2 transfers
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962258:40 AM7h41Amsterdam Centraal4:21 PMColmar station$4151One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus7:05 PM11h45Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena6:50 AMColmar, Place de la Gare$491One-way1 transfer
FlixBus9:00 PM9h50Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)6:50 AMColmar, Place de la Gare$731One-way0 transfers
47448:10 PM10h05Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)6:15 AMColmar, Gare SNCF$741One-way0 transfers
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AF13927:15 AM6h30Amsterdam Airport Schiphol1:45 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg$2861One-way1 transfer
AF1441 · AF11928:20 PM13h35Amsterdam Airport Schiphol9:55 AMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg$2861One-way1 transfer
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AF11925:50 PM16h05Amsterdam Airport Schiphol9:55 AMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg$2871One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Colmar:
A bus is $163 (€132) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Colmar costing on average $218 (€177).
A bus is $176 (€142) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Colmar costing on average $231 (€187).
Other travel options to Colmar take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 1m.
Bus takes on average 10h 37m.
- Around 85 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Amsterdam and Colmar as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and arrive in Zurich Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Amsterdam Centraal and arrive in Colmar station.
- Buses mostly depart from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in Colmar, Place de la Gare.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Colmar by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar, TGV, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Colmar by train.
- Travel with easyJet, KLM Cityhopper, Amelia, Swiss, KLM to go to Colmar by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
- 14 direct flights per day with easyJet, KLM Cityhopper, Amelia, Swiss, KLM.
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