How to get to Colmar from Brussels

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Compare train, coach and flight for Brussels to Colmar

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Colmar among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £38 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 55m. 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 coach costs an average of £38, while a flight costs an average of £375.

Distance: 377 km

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Coach
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Driving

£38

Average Price

Cheapest

£121

Average Price

£375

Average Price

£81

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

9h 9m

Average total duration

8h 39m

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30m

Additional time*

5h 2m

Average total duration

4h 32m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 55m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 55m

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2h 0m

Additional time*

5h 7m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.4 - 0.9kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

1.1 - 2.3kg

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CO2 emissions

BlaBlaCar Bus

Most popular bus company

SNCF | TGV INOUI

Most popular train company

Brussels Airlines

Most popular airline

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

The cheapest way to travel from Brussels to Colmar is a coach with an average price of £38.

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

A coach is £83 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Colmar costing on average £121.

A coach is £337 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Colmar costing on average £375.

The fastest way to travel from Brussels to Colmar is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 55m.

Other travel options to Colmar take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 2m.

Coach takes on average 9h 9m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Brussels and Colmar including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around £38 compared to roughly £81 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £44. The journey takes 8h 39m versus 5h 7m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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from Brussels to Colmar

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    22:557h55
    Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord)
    6:50Colmar, Place de la Gare
    £251One-way
    1 change

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    22:557h55
    Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord)
    6:50Colmar, Place de la Gare
    £251One-way
    1 change

Fastest

  • Brussels AirlinesSN2731
    18:101h10
    Brussels Airport
    19:20Zurich Airport
    £3051One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI9874+TER96233
    13:095h12
    Brussels-Midi
    18:21Colmar station
    £1301One-way
    1 change
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI9874+TER96233 · 831134
    13:095h34
    Brussels-Midi
    18:43Colmar Saint-Joseph
    £1301One-way
    2 changes
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI9874+TER96247+SNCF | Autocar44540
    13:097h29
    Brussels-Midi
    20:38Colmar Saint-Joseph
    £1301One-way
    2 changes
  • VuelingVY8983 · VY6246
    18:0514h40
    Brussels Airport
    8:45Zurich Airport
    £1651One-way
    1 change
  • VuelingVY8981 · VY6248
    10:2510h30
    Brussels Airport
    20:55Zurich Airport
    £2041One-way
    1 change
  • KLMKL1700 · KL1919
    6:204h45
    Brussels Airport
    11:05Zurich Airport
    £2071One-way
    1 change

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Best day trips from Colmar by train

The most popular day trips by train from Colmar are Strasbourg, Mulhouse, Sélestat, Freiburg im Breisgau and Obernai. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Colmar on Omio.

A view of Strasbourg

Day trip from Colmar to Strasbourg by train

Why visit Strasbourg for the day?

Strasbourg is known for its mix of French and German heritage, canal-lined streets and European institutions. The Grande Île, La Petite France and its striking cathedral give the city a distinct Alsatian character.

A view of Mulhouse

Day trip from Colmar to Mulhouse by train

Why visit Mulhouse for the day?

Mulhouse is an eastern French city shaped by textile wealth and a strong industrial past. It is best known for major car and rail museums, with painted facades and lively squares adding local character.

A view of Sélestat

Day trip from Colmar to Sélestat by train

Why visit Sélestat for the day?

Sélestat is an Alsatian town known for its old centre, humanist library and early Christmas tree tradition. With historic churches, half-timbered streets and a calm setting between Strasbourg and Colmar, it feels rooted in the Rhine plain.

A view of Freiburg im Breisgau

Day trip from Colmar to Freiburg im Breisgau by train

Why visit Freiburg im Breisgau for the day?

Freiburg im Breisgau is a university city at the edge of the Black Forest, known for its medieval centre and Bächle. Its sunny climate, lively squares and green outlook give it an easy-going character.

A view of Obernai

Day trip from Colmar to Obernai by train

Why visit Obernai for the day?

Obernai is an Alsatian town known for its half-timbered streets, medieval walls and nearby vineyards. Its compact centre blends Renaissance architecture, lively squares and a strong regional food and wine culture.

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FAQs: Brussels 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 Brussels to Colmar.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Brussels and Colmar including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Brussels to Colmar is a coach with an average price of £38.

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

A coach is £83 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Colmar costing on average £121.

A coach is £337 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Colmar costing on average £375.

The fastest way to travel from Brussels to Colmar is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 55m.

Other travel options to Colmar take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 2m.

Coach takes on average 9h 9m.

The Brussels to Colmar distance is approximately 377 km.
The average frequency per day from Brussels to Colmar is:
  • Around 44 flights per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.
  • Around 2 coaches per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Brussels to Colmar:
  • Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Midi and arrive in Colmar station.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and arrive in Colmar, Gare SNCF.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Brussels to Colmar, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF to go to Colmar by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Colmar by coach.
  • Travel with Swiss, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Eurowings, BA Cityflyer, Brussels Airlines, Air France, KLM, Qatar Airways, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Vueling, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, ITA, British Airways, Edelweiss Air to go to Colmar by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Brussels to Colmar with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct coaches per day with BlaBlaCar Bus.
  • 4 direct flights per day with Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Edelweiss Air.
Omio customers who travel from Brussels 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.
To get from Brussels to Colmar, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
In Colmar, you can stroll through the Old Town with its cobblestone streets and medieval architecture, enjoy Alsatian cuisine at traditional winstubs, or take a scenic boat tour along the canals. Attend a wine tasting tour in the surrounding Alsace vineyards, or visit the Toy Museum with its collection of toys from different eras. Notable sights include La Petite Venise, Unterlinden Museum, Saint Martin's Church, Bartholdi Museum, and the Marché Couvert.
Two to three days in Colmar is usually sufficient to explore its picturesque old town, visit key attractions such as Petite Venise and the Unterlinden Museum, and enjoy the local Alsatian cuisine.

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