How to travel from Strasbourg to Colmar

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Compare bus and train for Strasbourg to Colmar

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Strasbourg to Colmar among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 1m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, while a train costs an average of $18.

Distance: 38 miles (62 km)

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Compare ways to travel from Strasbourg to Colmar

Compare the available ways to get from Strasbourg to Colmar, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Strasbourg to Colmar is a bus with an average price of $9 (€7).

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

A bus is $9 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Strasbourg to Colmar costing on average $18 (€15).

The fastest way to travel from Strasbourg to Colmar is by train with an average journey time of 1h 1m.

Other travel options to Colmar take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 30m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Strasbourg and Colmar including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Strasbourg to Colmar among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 26m sooner (31m by train vs 57m by car). Tickets start at around $18 (€15) compared to roughly $15 (€12) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

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from Strasbourg to Colmar

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

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

  • BlaBlaCar Bus51510
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  • BlaBlaCar Bus51510
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  • SNCF | TGV INOUI12181
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  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 118796265
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  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187832321
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How to get from Strasbourg to Colmar

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Strasbourg to Colmar, 100,00% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Strasbourg to Colmar and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Strasbourg 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 Strasbourg to Colmar.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Strasbourg and Colmar including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Strasbourg to Colmar is a bus with an average price of $9 (€7).

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

A bus is $9 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Strasbourg to Colmar costing on average $18 (€15).

The fastest way to travel from Strasbourg to Colmar is by train with an average journey time of 1h 1m.

Other travel options to Colmar take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 30m.

The distance from Strasbourg to Colmar is approximately 38 miles (62 km).
The average frequency per day from Strasbourg to Colmar is:
  • Around 18 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Strasbourg to Colmar:
  • Trains mostly depart from Strasbourg station and arrive in Colmar station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile and arrive in Colmar, Place de la Gare.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Strasbourg to Colmar, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Colmar by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Colmar by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Strasbourg to Colmar with the following travel companies:
  • 15 direct trains per day with TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI.
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Omio customers who travel from Strasbourg to Colmar often also extend their vacation to go to Basel, Paris, Zurich, Freiburg im Breisgau, Mulhouse. 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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