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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Colmar among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £59 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 37m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £59, while a flight costs an average of £584.
Distance: 474 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Flight | Driving |
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£59 Average Price Cheapest | £207 Average Price | £584 Average Price | £117 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 14m Average total duration 11h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 5m Average total duration 5h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Rotterdam to Colmar, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Colmar:
A coach is £149 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Colmar costing on average £207.
A coach is £526 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Colmar costing on average £584.
Other travel options to Colmar take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 5m.
Coach takes on average 12h 14m.
Tickets start at around £59 compared to roughly £117 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £59. The journey takes 11h 44m versus 6h 20m 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.
How to get to Colmar from Rotterdam by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam to Colmar.
This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Colmar:
A coach is £149 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Colmar costing on average £207.
A coach is £526 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Colmar costing on average £584.
Other travel options to Colmar take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 5m.
Coach takes on average 12h 14m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rotterdam and Colmar as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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