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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Colmar among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 54m. 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 £13, while a flight costs an average of £281.
Distance: 318 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£13 Average Price Cheapest | £40 Average Price | £281 Average Price | £62 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 54m Average total duration Fastest 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 23m Average total duration 8h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration 2h 21m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Cologne to Colmar, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Colmar:
A train is £28 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Cologne to Colmar costing on average £40.
A train is £268 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Colmar costing on average £281.
Other travel options to Colmar take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 21m.
Coach takes on average 9h 23m.
The journey is about 1h 22m faster (3h 24m by train vs 4h 46m by car) and roughly £49 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£13 vs £62). 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.
How to get to Colmar from Cologne by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Cologne to Colmar is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Cologne to Colmar.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Colmar:
A train is £28 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Cologne to Colmar costing on average £40.
A train is £268 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Colmar costing on average £281.
Other travel options to Colmar take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 21m.
Coach takes on average 9h 23m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Colmar as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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