How to travel from Aix-en-Provence to Colmar, France

The distance between Aix-en-Provence and Colmar is around 687km (427 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 2h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Aix-en-Provence to Colmar by bus, car, plane, taxi and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ColmarAix-en-Provence if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Taxi

Fly from Marseille (MRS) to Strasbourg (SXB) then take a taxi to Colmar.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €355($355)
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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Colmar.

  • Duration9h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €49($49)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Colmar.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Distance712km (442 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Aix-en-Provence and Colmar

There are several options for getting from Aix-en-Provence to Colmar by bus, car, plane, taxi and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €49 ($49) and will take around 9h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €355 ($355).

The distance between Aix-en-Provence and Colmar is around 687km (427 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 527km (327 miles)

It takes around 9h 45m to get from Aix-en-Provence and Colmar by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Aix-en-Provence to Colmar is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €355 ($355).

The cheapest way to travel between Aix-en-Provence and Colmar, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €49 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Aix-en-Provence and Colmar. We recommend that you fly from Marseille (MRS) to Strasbourg (SXB) then take a taxi to Colmar. instead which will take 2h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Aix-en-Provence and Colmar. It typically takes around 9h 45m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Aix-en-Provence to Colmar. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9h 45m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Aix-en-Provence and Colmar. Buses run twice daily and take around 9h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Aix-en-Provence to Colmar. We recommend that you fly from Marseille (MRS) to Strasbourg (SXB) then take a taxi to Colmar. instead which will take 2h 40m.

The closest major airport to Colmar is EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) which is approximately 55km (34 miles) from Colmar. Strasbourg Airport (SXB) (SXB) and Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ) (ETZ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Aix-en-Provence and Colmar. The distance is around 712km (442 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aix-en-Provence to Colmar is to take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 45m and will usually cost around €49 ($49).

How do I get from Aix-en-Provence to Colmar

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Transport options from Aix-en-Provence to Colmar
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Taxi + 3 similar
2h 40m
€355($355)
5 times a day689km (428 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train3h 55m
€145($145)
5 times a day687km (427 miles)
Bus, Plane and Taxi4hrs
€340($340)
5 times a day785km (488 miles)
Bus to NICE - Aéroport - NICE, plane and train5hrs
€305($305)
5 times a day785km (487 miles)
Bus
9h 45m
€49($49)
twice daily745km (463 miles)
Drive
6h 35m
€95($95)
on demand712km (442 miles)

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Airports near Colmar

The following major airports near Colmar offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Colmar
SXB
Strasbourg Airport (SXB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
56km (35 miles) from Colmar
ETZ
Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
130km (81 miles) from Colmar