How to travel from Cologne to Colmar

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Cologne to Colmar

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Colmar among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, and a train costs an average of $306.

Distance: 197 miles (318 km)

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$314

Average price

$40

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$86

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(fuel + tolls)

4h 44m

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4h 14m

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6h 36m

Average total duration

6h 6m

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

The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Colmar is a bus with an average price of $40 (€33).

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

A bus is $122 (€99) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Colmar costing on average $162 (€132).

A bus is $273 (€222) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Colmar costing on average $314 (€254).

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Colmar is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 28m.

Other travel options to Colmar take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 14m.

Bus takes on average 6h 6m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Cologne and Colmar including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Cologne to Colmar among Omio's users.

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from Cologne to Colmar

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:20 PM8h20
    Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    6:40 AMColmar, Place de la Gare
    $311One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:20 PM8h20
    Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    6:40 AMColmar, Place de la Gare
    $311One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • EurowingsEW762
    6:20 AM1h05
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    7:25 AMZurich Airport
    $1201One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:35 PM7h42
    Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    2:17 AMColmar, Place de la Gare
    $321One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:35 PM9h40
    Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    10:15 PMColmar, Place de la Gare
    $321One-way
    1 transfer
  • EurowingsEW766
    6:40 PM1h05
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    7:45 PMZurich Airport
    $1461One-way
    0 transfers
  • EurowingsEW6 · EW8762
    3:20 PM4h10
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    7:30 PMZurich Airport
    $2221One-way
    1 transfer
  • EurowingsEW4 · EW8762
    11:05 AM8h25
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    7:30 PMZurich Airport
    $2221One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Cologne 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 Cologne to Colmar.

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There are 3 options to travel between Cologne and Colmar including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Colmar is a bus with an average price of $40 (€33).

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

A bus is $122 (€99) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Colmar costing on average $162 (€132).

A bus is $273 (€222) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Colmar costing on average $314 (€254).

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Colmar is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 28m.

Other travel options to Colmar take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 14m.

Bus takes on average 6h 6m.

The distance from Cologne to Colmar is approximately 197 miles (318 km).
The average frequency per day from Cologne to Colmar is:
  • Around 8 flights per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cologne to Colmar:
  • Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Freiburg , Hauptbhf/ZOB.
  • Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Colmar, Place de la Gare.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cologne to Colmar, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Colmar by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Colmar by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Cologne to Colmar:
  • 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Cologne 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.

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