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Compare train and bus for Zurich to Colmar
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Colmar among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 14m. 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 $23, while a train costs an average of $66.
Distance: 73 miles (119 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$66 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest | $86 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 19m Average total duration 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Zurich to Colmar
Compare the available ways to get from Zurich to Colmar, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Colmar:
A bus is $44 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Colmar costing on average $66 (€56).
Other travel options to Colmar take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 19m.
The journey is about 12m faster (1h 44m by train vs 1h 56m by car) and roughly $20 (€17) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($66 (€56) vs $86 (€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.
Travel optionsfrom Zurich to Colmar
How to get from Zurich to Colmar by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zurich to Colmar is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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9625611:34 AM 2h00 Zurich HB 1:34 PM Colmar station $65 1 One-way 1 transfer
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9625611:34 AM 2h00 Zurich HB 1:34 PM Colmar station $65 1 One-way 1 transfer
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9625611:34 AM 2h00 Zurich HB 1:34 PM Colmar station $65 1 One-way 1 transfer
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962486:34 PM 2h00 Zurich HB 8:34 PM Colmar station $68 1 One-way 1 transfer
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962323:34 PM 2h00 Zurich HB 5:34 PM Colmar station $68 1 One-way 1 transfer
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962166:59 AM 2h35 Zurich HB 9:34 AM Colmar station $68 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Colmar:
A bus is $44 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Colmar costing on average $66 (€56).
Other travel options to Colmar take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 19m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Colmar as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Colmar station.
- Buses mostly depart from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Colmar, Gare SNCF.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV Lyria to go to Colmar by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Colmar by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus.
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