Town in Grand Est, France
Getting around Colmar
How to get around Colmar
The old town is walkable. Trains link Colmar with Strasbourg, Mulhouse and Basel; buses and cars reach wine villages. Rent bikes for the vineyard route.
Ways to get around Colmar
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| TER Grand Est trains | About €10–16 to Strasbourg | 30–40 min; also to Mulhouse and Basel |
| Trace bus network | About €1.50–2 single | Local buses within Colmar; limited evening service |
| Bike hire | About €10–20 a day | Flat Route des Vins cycle paths to villages like Eguisheim |
| Tourist train (Petit Train) | About €7–10 | Seasonal 35-minute loop around the old town |
Taxis in Colmar
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. No reliable ride apps; taxis wait at the station and must be booked by phone for early or late rides.
Arriving in Colmar
Via Strasbourg or EuroAirport Basel (SXB)
Strasbourg airport: train to Strasbourg then TER about 30–40 min, around €15–20 total. EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse (BSL) is about 1 h away by bus and train.
Driving and onward travel
- Driving: on the right. Non-EU licences are valid for visits; carry an IDP or official French translation if yours isn't in French.
- Onward travel in France: TGVs link Paris with most cities in 1–4 hours; book early or use low-cost OUIGO trains. FlixBus and BlaBlaCar are cheaper; rural areas need a car.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Colmar?
No ride-hailing apps work here. No reliable ride apps; taxis wait at the station and must be booked by phone for early or late rides.
What's the best way to get around Colmar?
The old town is walkable. Trains link Colmar with Strasbourg, Mulhouse and Basel; buses and cars reach wine villages. Rent bikes for the vineyard route.
How do I get from the airport to Colmar?
Strasbourg airport: train to Strasbourg then TER about 30–40 min, around €15–20 total. EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse (BSL) is about 1 h away by bus and train.
Is Colmar walkable?
Very walkable.
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Sources
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