How to travel from Amsterdam to Colmar

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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

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$218

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$231

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$154

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10h 37m

Average total duration

10h 7m

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3h 18m

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7h 1m

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1.5 - 3.0kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Colmar is a bus with an average price of $55 (€44).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Colmar is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 18m.

Other travel options to Colmar take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 1m.

Bus takes on average 10h 37m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Amsterdam and Colmar including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Amsterdam to Colmar among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

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.

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from Amsterdam to Colmar

How to get from Amsterdam to Colmar by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Colmar is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    5:55 PM12h55
    Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1
    6:50 AMColmar, Place de la Gare
    $431One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    5:55 PM12h55
    Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1
    6:50 AMColmar, Place de la Gare
    $431One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • KLMKL1949
    8:40 PM1h10
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    9:50 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $6121One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Eurocity Direct9528+TGV9874+TER | SNCF96233
    10:03 AM8h18
    Amsterdam Zuid
    6:21 PMColmar station
    $1511One-way
    2 transfers
  • Eurocity Direct9528+TGV9874+TER | SNCF96233
    9:42 AM8h39
    Amsterdam Centraal
    6:21 PMColmar station
    $2641One-way
    2 transfers
  • Eurostar9328+TGV12125+TER | SNCF96225
    8:40 AM7h41
    Amsterdam Centraal
    4:21 PMColmar station
    $4151One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:05 PM11h45
    Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena
    6:50 AMColmar, Place de la Gare
    $491One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:00 PM9h50
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    6:50 AMColmar, Place de la Gare
    $731One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus4744
    8:10 PM10h05
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    6:15 AMColmar, Gare SNCF
    $741One-way
    0 transfers
  • KLMAF5473+Air FranceAF1392
    7:15 AM6h30
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    1:45 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $2861One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF1441 · AF1192
    8:20 PM13h35
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    9:55 AMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $2861One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMAF8345+Air FranceAF1192
    5:50 PM16h05
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    9:55 AMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $2871One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Amsterdam to Colmar

Travel to Colmar easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Amsterdam to Colmar.

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There are 3 options to travel between Amsterdam and Colmar including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Colmar is a bus with an average price of $55 (€44).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Colmar is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 18m.

Other travel options to Colmar take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 1m.

Bus takes on average 10h 37m.

The distance from Amsterdam to Colmar is approximately 316 miles (509 km).
The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Colmar is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Amsterdam to Colmar:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Amsterdam to Colmar, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from Amsterdam to Colmar with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
  • 14 direct flights per day with easyJet, KLM Cityhopper, Amelia, Swiss, KLM.
Omio customers who travel from Amsterdam to Colmar often also extend their vacation to go to Strasbourg, Paris, Basel, Zurich, Mulhouse. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Colmar and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Colmar to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Colmar, you can stroll through the Old Town with its cobblestone streets and medieval architecture, and enjoy Alsatian cuisine at traditional winstubs. Take a scenic boat tour along the canals, attend a wine tasting tour in the nearby Alsace vineyards, or visit the Toy Museum. Explore best sights like La Petite Venise, Unterlinden Museum with the Isenheim Altarpiece, Saint Martin's Church, Bartholdi Museum, and the lively Marché Couvert market.
Typically, 2 to 3 days is sufficient to explore Colmar's charming old town, visit its museums, and enjoy the local cuisine.

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