How to travel from Basel to Colmar

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Compare train and bus for Basel to Colmar

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Colmar among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 10m. 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 $6, and a train costs an average of $21.

Distance: 37 miles (60 km)

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$23

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$11

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1h 43m

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1h 13m

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from Basel to Colmar

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

Our recommendation

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

FlixBusFlixBus
10:35AM1h45
Basel, Bahnhof
12:20PMColmar, Place de la Gare
$131One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

BlaBlaCar Bus7990
10:00PM1h25
Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)
11:25PMColmar, Gare SNCF
$81One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

TER96282
01:24PM0h40
Basel SBB
02:04PMColmar station
$291One-way
0 transfers

Other options

TER96218
09:21AM0h43
Basel SBB
10:04AMColmar station
$291One-way
0 transfers
TER96254
11:51AM0h43
Basel SBB
12:34PMColmar station
$291One-way
0 transfers
TER96222
11:21AM0h44
Basel SBB
12:05PMColmar station
$291One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar Bus4743
09:00PM1h10
Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)
10:10PMColmar, Gare SNCF
$231One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
01:25AM1h30
Basel, Bahnhof
02:55AMColmar, Place de la Gare
$131One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:50PM1h25
Basel, Bahnhof
12:15AMColmar, Place de la Gare
$411One-way
0 transfers

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How to get from Basel to Colmar

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Basel to Colmar, 100,00% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Basel to Colmar and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Basel 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 Basel to Colmar.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Basel and Colmar including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Basel to Colmar is a bus with an average price of $6 (€5).

This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Colmar:

A bus is $14 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Colmar costing on average $21 (€17).

The fastest way to travel from Basel to Colmar is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 25m.

Other travel options to Colmar take longer:

Train takes on average 51m.

The distance from Basel to Colmar is approximately 37 miles (60 km).
The average frequency per day from Basel to Colmar is:
  • Around 19 trains per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Colmar as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Basel to Colmar:
  • Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Colmar station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arrive in Colmar, Place de la Gare.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Basel to Colmar, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, SNCF | Autocar to go to Colmar by bus.
  • Travel with SNCF TER, TER, TGV INOUI, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Colmar by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Basel to Colmar with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 12 direct trains per day with TER, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
Omio customers who travel from Basel to Colmar often also extend their vacation to go to Strasbourg, Paris, Zurich, Mulhouse, Saint-Louis. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Colmar and these popular destinations at a great price.

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