Our travel advice
Our top pick
Leave at 20:15 and travel via Basel: 11h49 with 1 change, which is usually easy to make.
Book the 20:15 train →Sleep on the way
From Amsterdam take the NJ 403 at 20:15 and arrive at 08:04. It saves a hotel night and you arrive rested.
Route map
All trains from Amsterdam to Colmar
Tickets for the 20:15 train →Tickets for the 11:10 train →Tickets for the 08:01 train →Tickets for the 20:15 train →The timetable at a glance
Departures per hour from Amsterdam
- Departures: 2 in the morning, 0 in the afternoon and 2 in the evening.
- Operators: SNCF, ÖBB, Eurostar, NS International and DB.
- Usual change points: Basel, Strasbourg and Brussels.
From our timetable data for a regular Tuesday; times in Amsterdam time.
The journey
The recommended connection leaves at 20:15 and covers about 770 km of track through the Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland and France. You spend 10h49 on the train plus 1h00 changing trains, averaging 71 km/h.
- 20:15
06:21NJ 403 · Österreichische Bundesbahnen
Amsterdam Centraal → Basel SBB10h06 · ± 704 km · 6 intermediate stops · through the Netherlands, Germany and Switzerland - ⇄Change at Basel SBB: 1h00. Measured: this connection was made on 92% of 80 trips (at least 8 minutes to change, cancellations count as missed).
Comfortable: time to grab food or step outside. - 07:21
08:04K200 · SNCF
Basel SBB → Colmar43 minutes · ± 66 km · 2 intermediate stops · through Switzerland and France
In numbers
Where you cross the border
- Border the Netherlands → Germany: around 22:35 (2h20 after departure), on the NJ 403.
- Border Germany → Switzerland: around 06:20 (10h05 after departure), on the NJ 403.
- Border Switzerland → France: around 08:05 (11h50 after departure), on the K200 between Basel SBB and Colmar.
All options side by side
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Changes | Via | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:01 | 16:34 | 8h33 | 2 | Mannheim, Basel | |
| 11:10 | 18:21 | 7h11 | 2 | Brussels, Strasbourg | Fastest |
| 20:15 | 08:04 +1 | 11h49 | 1 | Basel | RecommendedFewest changesNight train |
| 20:15 | 07:57 +1 | 11h42 | 2 | Offenburg, Strasbourg | Night train |
Calculated from the timetable for a regular Tuesday (Transitous) and measured arrival times from Rijden de Treinen. Borders: Natural Earth.
How punctual is the train to Colmar?
This train is reliable: a normal connection time is fine.
Measured: 80 trips of the NJ 403, arriving in Basel SBB, August 2026, September 2026, October 2026. "On time" = at most 5 minutes late; cancellations are counted separately. Source: Rijden de Treinen train archive (CC BY 4.0). Full method · downloadable data.
Train or plane?
Estimate| Train | Plane | |
|---|---|---|
| Door to door | ± 7h36 | ± 3h52 |
| CO₂ per person | ± 33 kg | ± 69 kg |
| Luggage | Suitcase included | Often extra |
| Arrival | City centre | Airport |
How we calculated this
- Train: fastest connection (7h11) plus 25 minutes to and from the station.
- Plane: about 0h42 in the air, plus 40 minutes taxiing and 2.5 hours for getting to the airport, check-in and security.
- CO₂ train: 952 km by rail × 0.035 kg/km. CO₂ plane: 550 km × 0.126 kg/km, including high-altitude effects.
- Source: UK Government GHG Conversion Factors 2025 (DESNZ).
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Tip: international train tickets usually get more expensive as the departure date gets closer. Booking 1 to 3 months ahead is often cheapest.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the train from Amsterdam to Colmar?
The fastest train from Amsterdam to Colmar takes 7h11. Most journeys have 1 change.
Is there a direct train from Amsterdam to Colmar?
No, you change trains at least 1 time, usually in Basel or Strasbourg.
Is there a night train from Amsterdam to Colmar?
Yes. You travel overnight and arrive rested in the morning.
Where can I book a train ticket to Colmar?
You can compare prices at Omio. Eurostar fares rise as the train fills up, and tickets go on sale about 6 months ahead, and on ICE trains, the advance Sparpreis fares are the cheapest; for night trains, booking early gives you the widest choice of couchettes and sleepers.
How punctual is the train to Colmar?
The NJ 403 arrived on time in Basel SBB on 94% of trips, with an average delay of 4 minutes (August 2026, September 2026, October 2026).
Which countries does the train from Amsterdam to Colmar pass through?
The recommended connection runs through the Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland and France.
How many kilometres is the train journey from Amsterdam to Colmar?
By rail it is about 770 km; as the crow flies 509 km.
Where does the train cross the border on the way to Colmar?
Border the Netherlands → Germany: around 22:35 (2h20 after departure), on the NJ 403. Border Germany → Switzerland: around 06:20 (10h05 after departure), on the NJ 403. Border Switzerland → France: around 08:05 (11h50 after departure), on the K200 between Basel SBB and Colmar.
