How to get from Basel to Colmar
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Basel to Colmar by price and travel time (route calculated on 27 October 2026).
- 60 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 34m
- 29 train departures a day with SNCF
- First train at 05:21, last at 21:51
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At a glance
Fastest
34m
direct
Train
€16
Cheapest
1h 10m
direct
Bus
€6
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 27 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Basel to Colmar. The most useful door-to-door route takes 43m by train with no transfer. The two cities are about 60 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €2, on Wed, Oct 14.
60 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €6Omio catalogue, Oct 28 | 43mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €5Omio catalogue, Oct 28 | 1h 10mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€6Omio catalogue, Oct 2843m · directSee Train details
- Bus€5Omio catalogue, Oct 281h 10m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Basel to Colmar: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Basel → Colmartrain
SNCF·43m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Basel to Colmar
SNCF runs 29 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:21 and the last at 21:51.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| SNCFtrain | 29 | 05:21 | 21:51 |
| Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Françaistrain | 28 | 05:30 | 22:00 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 6 | 11:10 | 23:00 |
| FlixBusbus | 6 | 08:35 | 23:50 |
| SBB/SNCF TERtrain | 1 | — | — |
All departures SNCF
- 05:21
- 05:36
- 06:21
- 06:51
- 07:21
- 07:51
- 08:21
- 08:51
- 09:21
- 10:54
- 11:21
- 11:51
- 12:21
- 12:54
- 13:24
- 14:21
- 14:54
- 15:11
- 15:51
- 16:21
- 16:54
- 17:21
- 17:51
- 18:21
- 18:51
- 19:24
- 20:21
- 20:38
- 21:51
All departures Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français
- 05:30
- 05:45
- 06:30
- 07:00
- 07:30
- 08:00
- 08:30
- 09:00
- 09:30
- 10:54
- 11:30
- 12:00
- 12:30
- 12:54
- 14:30
- 14:54
- 15:23
- 16:00
- 16:30
- 16:54
- 17:30
- 18:00
- 18:30
- 19:00
- 19:24
- 20:30
- 20:46
- 22:00
All departures BlaBlaCar Bus
- 11:10
- 21:00
- 21:25
- 22:00
- 22:25
- 23:00
All departures FlixBus
- 08:35
- 09:35
- 11:35
- 20:50
- 21:50
- 23:50
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Oct 28
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with SNCF, BlaBlaCar Bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Basel to Colmar works
Routavio built this route from its own route data on 27 October 2026. Start with a SNCF train from Basel to Colmar, about 43 min. In total it's roughly €12 over 43 min, direct, no transfers.
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Basel to Colmar: common questions
How long does it take to get from Basel to Colmar?
Routavio's route check on 27 October 2026 puts the most useful route at about 43m by train, with no transfer.
When is the first train from Basel to Colmar?
The first train with SNCF leaves at 05:21 and the last at 21:51, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Basel to Colmar?
Routavio's timetable check shows 29 train departures a day with SNCF, between 05:21 and 21:51.
When is the first bus from Basel to Colmar?
The first bus with BlaBlaCar Bus leaves at 11:10 and the last at 23:00, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Basel to Colmar?
Routavio's timetable check shows 6 bus departures a day with BlaBlaCar Bus, between 11:10 and 23:00.
How far is Colmar from Basel?
About 60 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Basel to Colmar cost?
Routavio's price check puts the route we recommend at €12. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Basel to Colmar?
According to Routavio's route data, on this route you travel with SNCF, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Can you get from Basel to Colmar without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 40m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Colmar?
Routavio's comparison usually points to a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: SNCF, BlaBlaCar Bus
Route calculated: 27 Oct 2026