How to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Colmar

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Colmar

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Colmar among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $31 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, while a flight costs an average of $675.

Distance: 152 miles (245 km)

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$56

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5h 21m

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The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Colmar is a bus with an average price of $31 (€26).

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Colmar:

A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Colmar costing on average $38 (€32).

A bus is $645 (€539) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Colmar costing on average $675 (€565).

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Colmar is by train with an average journey time of 3h 0m.

Other travel options to Colmar take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 21m.

Flight takes on average 5h 56m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Colmar including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Colmar among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 48m faster (2h 30m by train vs 3h 18m by car) and roughly $19 (€16) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($38 (€32) vs $56 (€47)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Frankfurt am Main to Colmar

How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Colmar by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:55 AM5h15
    Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    4:10 PMColmar, Place de la Gare
    $231One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:55 AM5h15
    Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    4:10 PMColmar, Place de la Gare
    $231One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • TGV9568+SNCF | TGV INOUI2363
    6:53 AM2h49
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    9:42 AMColmar station
    $781One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI9580+TER96227
    2:02 PM2h49
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    4:51 PMColmar station
    $791One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI9580+TER96227+SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187831130
    2:02 PM3h31
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    5:33 PMColmar Saint-Joseph
    $791One-way
    2 transfers
  • TGV9568+SNCF | TGV INOUI2363+SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187831118
    6:53 AM5h19
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    12:12 PMColmar Saint-Joseph
    $811One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:05 AM5h35
    Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    6:40 AMColmar, Place de la Gare
    $251One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:35 PM5h42
    Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    2:17 AMColmar, Place de la Gare
    $251One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:10 PM6h07
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    2:17 AMColmar, Place de la Gare
    $251One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA907 · BA764
    4:25 PM6h40
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    11:05 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $3691One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA903 · BA762
    10:40 AM7h40
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    6:20 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $4451One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main to Colmar.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Colmar including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Colmar is a bus with an average price of $31 (€26).

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Colmar:

A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Colmar costing on average $38 (€32).

A bus is $645 (€539) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Colmar costing on average $675 (€565).

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Colmar is by train with an average journey time of 3h 0m.

Other travel options to Colmar take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 21m.

Flight takes on average 5h 56m.

The distance from Frankfurt am Main to Colmar is approximately 152 miles (245 km).
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Colmar is:
  • Around 12 trains per day.
  • Around 9 buses per day.
  • Around 3 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main to Colmar:
  • Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
  • Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and arrive in Colmar station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) and arrive in Colmar, Place de la Gare.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Colmar, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa, CitizenPlane, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways to go to Colmar by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Colmar by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, TGV, SNCF | TGV INOUI, TER to go to Colmar by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Frankfurt am Main to Colmar with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct flights per day with CitizenPlane.
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Omio customers who travel from Frankfurt am Main to Colmar often also extend their vacation to go to Strasbourg, Basel, Paris, Zurich, Freiburg im Breisgau. 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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