Colmar to Hamburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

395.1 miles 635.9 km · straight line
474.2 miles estimated 763.1 km · driving distance
9h 32min estimated drive time
€84 - €104 estimated fuel cost
~1h 18min flight time
16° NNE bearing direction

How far is Colmar from Hamburg?

The distance from Colmar to Hamburg is 395.1 miles (635.9 km) as the crow flies. Hamburg is located NNE of Colmar. By car, the driving distance is approximately 474.2 miles, taking about 9h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Colmar is in France, while Hamburg is in Germany.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Colmar and Hamburg. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Colmar to Hamburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 32min €84 - €104 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 26min $38–$71* Budget
Train ~9h 3min $57–$166* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Colmar & Hamburg

Quick Facts

Colmar
48.08°N, 7.36°E
Europe/Paris
194m elevation
Hamburg
53.55°N, 9.99°E
Europe/Berlin
6m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 132 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 63 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients