How to travel from Munich to Colmar

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Munich to Colmar

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich to Colmar among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 41m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $23, while a flight costs an average of $595.

Distance: 194 miles (313 km)

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$23

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Cheapest

$47

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$595

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$72

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4h 41m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 11m

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7h 13m

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6h 43m

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4h 55m

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2h 55m

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5h 3m

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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0.9 - 1.9kg

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British Airways

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

The cheapest way to travel from Munich to Colmar is a train with an average price of $23.

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

A train is $24 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Munich to Colmar costing on average $47.

A train is $572 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Colmar costing on average $595.

The fastest way to travel from Munich to Colmar is by train with an average journey time of 4h 41m.

Other travel options to Colmar take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 55m.

Bus takes on average 7h 13m.

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

The journey is about 52m faster (4h 11m by train vs 5h 3m by car) and roughly $49 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($23 vs $72). 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 Munich to Colmar

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:20 PM9h20
    Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    6:40 AMColmar, Place de la Gare
    $421One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:20 PM9h20
    Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    6:40 AMColmar, Place de la Gare
    $421One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI9576+TER96217
    6:51 AM4h30
    Munich Hbf
    11:21 AMColmar station
    $1481One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 690+TGVTGV 9574+TER96277
    8:45 AM4h36
    Munich Hbf
    1:21 PMColmar station
    $1481One-way
    2 transfers
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI9576+TER96217 · 831116
    6:51 AM4h51
    Munich Hbf
    11:42 AMColmar Saint-Joseph
    $1481One-way
    2 transfers
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI9576+TER96251+SNCF | Autocar44538
    6:51 AM5h58
    Munich Hbf
    12:49 PMColmar Saint-Joseph
    $1481One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:20 PM7h57
    Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    2:17 AMColmar, Place de la Gare
    $421One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:40 PM8h37
    München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz
    2:17 AMColmar, Place de la Gare
    $441One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:30 PM7h45
    Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    12:15 AMColmar, Place de la Gare
    $441One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA929 · BA764
    4:25 PM6h25
    Munich Airport
    10:50 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $9421One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA935 · BA764
    2:45 PM8h05
    Munich Airport
    10:50 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $9421One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA927 · BA762
    12:45 PM5h45
    Munich Airport
    6:30 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $11711One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Munich 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 Munich to Colmar.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Munich and Colmar including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Munich to Colmar is a train with an average price of $23.

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

A train is $24 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Munich to Colmar costing on average $47.

A train is $572 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Colmar costing on average $595.

The fastest way to travel from Munich to Colmar is by train with an average journey time of 4h 41m.

Other travel options to Colmar take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 55m.

Bus takes on average 7h 13m.

The distance from Munich to Colmar is approximately 194 miles (313 km).
The average frequency per day from Munich to Colmar is:
  • Around 11 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Munich 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 Munich to Colmar:
  • Flights mostly depart from Munich Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Munich Hbf and arrive in Colmar station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) and arrive in Colmar, Place de la Gare.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Munich to Colmar, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, Condor Flugdienst, Qatar Airways, Air Dolomiti, Avion Express Malta, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Vueling, Air Baltic, Lot Polish Airlines, GetJet Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Volotea, British Airways to go to Colmar by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, SNCF | TGV INOUI, TGV to go to Colmar by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Colmar by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Munich to Colmar:
  • 2 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline, Swiss, Air Dolomiti, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Volotea.
Omio customers who travel from Munich 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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