🇫🇷 Colmar

Major

Quick Facts

Country	🇫🇷
Type	Major
Coordinates	48.073201, 7.346967
Timezone	Europe/Paris
Connections	778
UIC Code	8718201

About Colmar

Colmar is the main station of the capital of Haut-Rhin in the Grand Est region, a town celebrated for its remarkably preserved medieval and Renaissance architecture and its position at the heart of the Alsatian wine route. It is served by TGV and TER services connecting it to Strasbourg in around 30 minutes and to Mulhouse to the south, while a branch line runs westward into the Vosges mountains towards Saint-Dié-des-Vosges. The station is within a short walk of Colmar's old town and its famous Little Venice quarter, making it an ideal base for exploring Alsace.

Frequently Asked Questions

Colmar station is about a 10-minute walk from the enchanting old town and Little Venice quarter. Walk east along Avenue de la Republique to reach the pedestrianised centre. The compact size of the city makes most attractions accessible on foot from the station.

TER Alsace regional trains connect Colmar to Strasbourg in about 30 minutes and to Mulhouse in 20 minutes. TGV services run to Paris Est in about 2 hours 40 minutes. Cross-border trains to Freiburg in Germany are also available via Mulhouse.

Luggage lockers are available at Colmar station. The station building has a ticket office, a small waiting area, and vending machines. For additional services, some hotels near the station offer luggage storage for guests.

Colmar's Little Venice district with its half-timbered houses along canals is the main attraction. The Unterlinden Museum houses the famous Isenheim Altarpiece. Colmar is also the gateway to the Alsace Wine Route, with vineyard villages like Riquewihr and Eguisheim accessible by local bus.

Colmar is considered the capital of the Alsace Wine Route and is ideally positioned for exploring the region. Local buses and seasonal wine route shuttles connect to picturesque villages like Kaysersberg, Turckheim, and Ribeauville. The town itself has numerous wine bars and tasting rooms.

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