By Train:
Direct TGV Est European services connect to Paris (approx. 2h 50m). Regional Express (TER) trains run frequently to Strasbourg (approx. 30m) and offer connections to Mulhouse and Basel.
Getting There and Away
Colmar boasts a significant railway station, Colmar Station (Gare de Colmar), serving as a central hub for regional and high-speed trains, alongside a well-connected bus station for local and international routes.
By Bus:
Operators like FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus offer routes to Colmar. Travel from Strasbourg takes about 1 hour (approx. €6-€7). A BlaBlaCar Bus from Zurich Airport takes around 2h 35m (approx. €20-€28).
By Air:
The closest airports are EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) and Strasbourg Airport (SXB), both approximately 55-70 km away. Zurich-Kloten International Airport (ZRH) and Frankfurt International Airport (FRA) offer broader international connections.
By Car Rental:
Numerous companies, including Avis, Enterprise, and Sixt, provide car rental services in Colmar and at the train station. Daily rental costs can start from around $32. The city is easily accessible via the European motorway network.
