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Compare train, bus, and flight for Colmar to Amsterdam
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Colmar to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $74 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 54m. 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 $74, while a flight costs an average of $550.
Distance: 316 miles (509 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$74 Average price Cheapest | $282 Average price | $550 Average price | $148 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 9m Average total duration 10h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 50m Average total duration 6h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 54m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.0kg 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 Colmar to Amsterdam:
A bus is $208 (€174) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Colmar to Amsterdam costing on average $282 (€235).
A bus is $477 (€398) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Colmar to Amsterdam costing on average $550 (€460).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 50m.
Bus takes on average 11h 9m.
Tickets start at around $74 (€62) compared to roughly $148 (€124) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $75 (€63). The journey takes 10h 39m versus 7h 22m 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 Colmar to Amsterdam
How to get from Colmar to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Colmar to Amsterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
474310:15 PM10h10Colmar, Gare SNCF8:25 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$421One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
474310:15 PM10h10Colmar, Gare SNCF8:25 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$421One-way0 transfers
Fastest
KL19486:30 PM1h25EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg7:55 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$2321One-way0 transfers
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95559:36 AM7h18Colmar station4:54 PMAmsterdam Zuid$3451One-way3 transfers
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95436:38 AM7h16Colmar station1:54 PMAmsterdam Zuid$3751One-way2 transfers
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935110:01 AM7h49Colmar5:50 PMAmsterdam Centraal$3881One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:15 PM13h30Colmar, Place de la Gare12:45 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$631One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus7:30 AM12h45Colmar, Place de la Gare8:15 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$631One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus12:20 AM11h15Colmar, Place de la Gare11:35 AMAmsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena$991One-way1 transfer
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BA84536:40 AM7h00EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg1:40 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$2251One-way1 transfer
BA741 · BA4327:15 AM6h50Zurich Airport2:05 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$2461One-way1 transfer
BA733 · BA4421:20 PM7h15Zurich Airport8:35 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$2461One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Colmar to Amsterdam:
A bus is $209 (€175) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Colmar to Amsterdam costing on average $282 (€236).
A bus is $559 (€467) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Colmar to Amsterdam costing on average $633 (€529).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 53m.
Bus takes on average 11h 9m.
- Around 71 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Colmar and Amsterdam as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
- Trains mostly depart from Colmar station and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.
- Buses mostly depart from Colmar, Place de la Gare and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
- Travel with easyJet, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa Cityline, Indigo Airlines, BA Cityflyer, Qatar Airways, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways, Edelweiss Air, CitizenPlane, Swiss, Transavia France, Lufthansa City Airlines, KLM, Air France, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa to go to Amsterdam by flight.
- Travel with Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn, TGV, Eurocity Direct, Intercity to go to Amsterdam by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Amsterdam by bus.
- 13 direct flights per day with easyJet, KLM Cityhopper, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Edelweiss Air, CitizenPlane, Swiss, KLM.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
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