How to travel from Cologne to Colmar

Travel between Cologne, Germany and Colmar, France is: Unrestricted.

Can travelers from Germany enter France?

International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Germany.

Are there rules for self-quarantine when arriving to Colmar from Cologne?

Conditions of entry into France:

• There are no current restrictions

Are there COVID-19 safety rules for social distancing and wearing face masks in Colmar, France?

To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of France has imposed the following measures:

• Physical distance requirement: metre (s) ( feet)
• Face mask requirement: Recommended

This information was last checked on 3/22/23. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your journey to Colmar from Cologne.

The restriction level for your return to Cologne, Germany from France is: Unrestricted.

Is my journey back to Cologne from Colmar restricted?

Entry into Germany is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of France.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival in Cologne from Colmar?

Conditions of reentry into Germany:

• There are no current restrictions

What are the coronavirus safety measures I need to follow in Cologne, Germany?

You should observe these safety measures in Germany as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Physical distance requirement: metre (s) ( feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

This information about your return travel to Germany was last checked on 3/22/23. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Cologne from Colmar closer to your date of departure here.

There are 3 ways that you can travel to Colmar from Cologne. You can take a bus, flight or train.

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Colmar is by taking a train. You can find average ticket prices around $5 (€4) compared to other travel options to Colmar:

A train is $50 (€44) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cologne to Colmar costing on average $54 (€48).

A train is $75 (€66) less than a flight for this journey with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Colmar costing on average $79 (€70).

The fastest way to get to Colmar from Cologne is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 10 min.

Other travel options to Colmar can usually take longer:

In comparison, taking a bus requires on average 0 h 0 min   of travel time.

In comparison, taking a train requires on average 5 h 10 min   of travel time.

You should expect to travel around 197 miles (318 km) between Cologne and Colmar.

The average frequency per day from Cologne to Colmar is:

• 9 trains a day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cologne to Colmar:

• Buses most often depart from Cologne at Köln, Köln Bonn Airport (Fernbusbahnhof) and arrive in Colmar at Colmar, Gare SNCF.
• Trains mostly leave from Köln Hbf and tend to arrive in Colmar.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Cologne to Colmar:

• You can take a bus from Cologne to Colmar with Flixbus. Cheap tickets can be found for $54 (€48) with Flixbus from Cologne to Colmar.
• You can go to Colmar from Cologne by plane with Eurowings. You'll see cheap plane tickets for $79 (€70) with Eurowings from Cologne to Colmar on Omio.

Before traveling from Cologne to Colmar, it’s good to know what ticket you can book and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• A bus ticket is costing on average $54 (€48) one way for this journey.
• A plane ticket costs $79 (€70) one way on average for this trip.
• A train ticket is costing on average $5 (€4) one way for this route.

But we recommend booking Cologne to Colmar tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.