Explore the Alsatian Vineyards… Car-Free and Carefree!
🍇 Explore the Alsatian Vineyard in Complete Freedom
Staying at Maison 1934 means enjoying an ideal location to explore the gems of the Alsatian vineyard without a car, directly from Colmar train station, just a 5-minute walk from your apartment. Thanks to regional bus lines Fluo Grand Est and the Kut’zig tourist bus, you can discover Riquewihr, Ribeauvillé, Bergheim, Hunawihr, Zellenberg… and many more charming villages.
🚌 Regular Bus Lines – Fluo Grand Est
Line 68R016 – The Classic Wine Route
Colmar → Ribeauvillé via Riquewihr & Hunawihr
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Villages served: Colmar – Bennwihr – Mittelwihr – Beblenheim – Riquewihr – Zellenberg – Hunawihr – Ribeauvillé
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Frequency: 3 to 4 departures per day (Monday to Saturday)
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Duration: Approx. 50 minutes
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Fare: €4 full fare, €2 with Fluo card or CMUC
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Operator: Autocars Royer / Keolis 3 Frontières
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Vibe: A great way to discover the must-sees of the wine route, with half-timbered houses and Grand Cru vineyards.
Line 68R017 – Hidden Villages & Authentic Charm
Colmar → Saint-Hippolyte via Ribeauvillé & Bergheim
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Villages served: Colmar – Ostheim – Guémar – Illhaeusern – Ribeauvillé – Bergheim – Rorschwihr – Rodern – Saint-Hippolyte
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Frequency: 5 departures per day (Monday to Saturday)
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Duration: Approx. 57 minutes
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Fare: €4 full fare, €2 with Fluo card or CMUC
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Operator: Autocars Royer
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Vibe: Ideal for getting off the beaten path and discovering a more intimate and authentic side of the Alsatian vineyard.
🚆 Extend Your Trip to Strasbourg
From Ribeauvillé, take TER train line 23 to reach Sélestat, then connect quickly to Strasbourg. A practical solution for continuing your journey without a car.
🚍 Kut’zig – Open-Top Tourist Bus
The Kut’zig is a bright red open-top bus offering a hop-on hop-off service through the most iconic villages of the wine route.
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Route: Colmar – Eguisheim – Turckheim – Kaysersberg – Riquewihr – Hunawihr – Ribeauvillé – back to Colmar
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Frequency: Every 90 minutes
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Operating Season:
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April, May, June, October: Friday to Sunday + public holidays
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July to September: Tuesday to Sunday
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Fares: €29/adult, €19/child under 12, free for children under 3 (without seat)
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Onboard features: Comfortable seats, seatbelts, USB ports, air conditioning, mobile app with audio guide in French
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Booking: kutzig.fr
🗺️ Summary – Your Options from Colmar
| Line | Villages served | Best for… |
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| 68R016 | Riquewihr, Hunawihr, Ribeauvillé, Zellenberg | The iconic stops of the Alsace Wine Route |
| 68R017 | Bergheim, Guémar, Saint-Hippolyte | Authentic charm and hidden heritage gems |
| TER 23 | Ribeauvillé → Sélestat → Strasbourg | Extending the adventure toward Strasbourg |
| Kut’zig | Colmar – Tourist villages – Colmar (loop) | A fun and scenic open-top vineyard experience |
🧭 Practical Info
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Departures & returns: from Colmar SNCF train station (5 min walk from Maison 1934)
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Tickets: on board, online, or via the Fluo Grand Est app
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Schedules & routes: www.fluo.eu
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Maison 1934 Tip 🕘: Start around 9:30 am, return by 5 pm – the sweet spot to enjoy open cellar doors and lovely lunch spots without the rush.
Explore the Alsace Wine Route at Your Own Pace
Want to create your own itinerary or discover even more hidden wine producers in Alsace?
The interactive map by GéoGrappe lets you spot wineries around Colmar based on your location and preferences.
🗺️ Organic vineyards, Grand Crus, family-run estates or hidden gems — it’s all up to you!
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