Getting Around in Colmar

Getting to Colmar

By Air: The nearest airports are EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (70km, about 1 hour) and Strasbourg Airport (75km, about 1 hour). From EuroAirport, take the airport bus to Mulhouse train station, then train to Colmar (total journey approximately 1.5 hours). From Strasbourg Airport, take the train shuttle to Strasbourg station, then direct train to Colmar (30 minutes).

By Train: Colmar has excellent rail connections. Direct TGV trains from Paris Gare de l'Est take approximately 2 hours 30 minutes. Regular trains connect to Strasbourg (30 minutes), Mulhouse (25 minutes), and Basel (45 minutes). The train station is conveniently located a 15-minute walk from the old town.

By Car: Colmar is easily accessible via the A35 motorway. From Paris: approximately 5 hours via A4/A35. From Lyon: 4.5 hours via A6/A36/A35. Parking is available at several locations around the old town (Parking Montagne Verte, Parking Scheurer-Kestner, Parking Lacarre). Expect to pay €1-2 per hour. The old town center is pedestrianized.

Getting Around Colmar

On Foot: The compact old town is best explored on foot. Major attractions are within a 15-20 minute walk of each other. The entire historic center can be covered in 2-3 hours of leisurely walking. Wear comfortable shoes for cobblestone streets.

By Bike: Colmar is bicycle-friendly with dedicated lanes and flat terrain. Rent from Colmar Velo at the train station (€15-20/day for standard bikes, €30-40/day for e-bikes). Free cycling maps available at the tourist office show routes to nearby villages.

The operator lists a 35-minute tour, departures every 30 minutes, and departure from Place des Martyrs de la Résistance. The Colmar City Pass listing gives €9 for adults and €7 for children aged 6–14; check the operator for current fares. No advance booking required.

Public Buses: TRACE network operates local buses. Check the current Fluo 68 regional routes for village connections; the official list includes routes numbered 810, 813, 815, 820, 821, 823, 824, 825, 829 and 832, not line 208. Single ticket €1.40, day pass €4.20. Buses run less frequently on Sundays and holidays.

Taxis and Rideshares: Taxis available at the train station and by phone. Uber operates in Colmar but with limited availability. Expect €10-15 for trips within greater Colmar.

Car Rentals: Available at the train station and EuroAirport. Useful for exploring multiple wine villages and the Vosges mountains in one day. Not necessary for visiting Colmar itself.