How to travel from Basel to Colmar

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Compare bus and train 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 an average ticket price of €8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 39m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, while a train costs an average of €16.

Distance: 37 miles (60 km)

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€16

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€8

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€55

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1h 39m

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1h 9m

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1h 39m

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1h 9m

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43m

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

The cheapest way to travel from Basel to Colmar is a bus with an average price of €8.

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

A bus is €8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Colmar costing on average €16.

The fastest way to travel from Basel to Colmar is by train with an average journey time of 1h 39m.

Other travel options to Colmar take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 39m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Basel and Colmar including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Basel to Colmar among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around €16 compared to roughly €55 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €39. The journey takes 1h 9m versus 43m 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.

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from Basel to Colmar

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • BlaBlaCar Bus7990
    10:00 PM1h25
    Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)
    11:25 PMColmar, Gare SNCF
    €71One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus7990
    10:00 PM1h25
    Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)
    11:25 PMColmar, Gare SNCF
    €71One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • TER96218
    9:21 AM0h43
    Basel SBB
    10:04 AMColmar station
    €181One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • TER96238
    6:21 PM0h43
    Basel SBB
    7:04 PMColmar station
    €181One-way
    0 transfers
  • TER96224
    12:21 PM0h43
    Basel SBB
    1:04 PMColmar station
    €181One-way
    0 transfers
  • TER96226
    2:21 PM0h43
    Basel SBB
    3:04 PMColmar station
    €181One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus4743
    9:00 PM1h10
    Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)
    10:10 PMColmar, Gare SNCF
    €81One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:50 PM1h25
    Basel, Bahnhof
    12:15 AMColmar, Place de la Gare
    €111One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:35 AM1h45
    Basel, Bahnhof
    12:20 PMColmar, Place de la Gare
    €161One-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 bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Basel to Colmar is a bus with an average price of €8.

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

A bus is €8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Colmar costing on average €16.

The fastest way to travel from Basel to Colmar is by train with an average journey time of 1h 39m.

Other travel options to Colmar take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 39m.

The distance from Basel to Colmar is approximately 37 miles (60 km).
The average frequency per day from Basel to Colmar is:
  • Around 21 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 bus and train 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 TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Colmar by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus to go to Colmar by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Basel to Colmar with the following travel companies:
  • 12 direct trains per day with TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
  • 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus.
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.
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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