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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Karlsruhe to Colmar among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 48m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, while a train costs an average of £32.
Distance: 127 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£32 Average Price | £15 Average Price Cheapest | £22 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 48m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 58m Average total duration 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Karlsruhe to Colmar, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Colmar:
A coach is £18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Colmar costing on average £32.
Other travel options to Colmar take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 58m.
You'll arrive about 29m sooner (1h 18m by train vs 1h 47m by car). Tickets start at around £32 compared to roughly £22 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.
How to get to Colmar from Karlsruhe by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Karlsruhe 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 Karlsruhe to Colmar.
This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Colmar:
A coach is £18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Colmar costing on average £32.
Other travel options to Colmar take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 58m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Karlsruhe and Colmar as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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