How to travel from Alès to Colmar, France

The distance between Alès and Colmar is around 660km (410 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 3h 20m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Alès to Colmar by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ColmarAlès if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Nimes and then to Montpellier Saint-Roch then fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Colmar.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Nimes and then to Colmar.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Colmar.

  • Duration9h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Colmar.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Distance660km (410 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alès and Colmar

There are several options for getting from Alès to Colmar by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 9h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €450 ($450).

The distance between Alès and Colmar is around 660km (410 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 507km (315 miles)

It takes around 5h 45m to get from Alès and Colmar by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Alès to Colmar is to take the train, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €450 ($450).

The cheapest way to travel between Alès and Colmar, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Alès and Colmar. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Alès to Colmar. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nimes. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways and TGV inOui run train services between Alès and Colmar. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 5h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Alès and Colmar. It typically takes around 9h 45m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Alès to Colmar. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nimes, Parnasse and Lyon Perrache. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 9h 45m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Alès and Colmar. Buses run 5 times a day 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 Alès to Colmar. We recommend that you take the train to Nimes and then to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Strasbourg (SXB) then take a taxi to Colmar. instead which will take 3h 20m.

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 Alès and Colmar. The distance is around 660km (410 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alès to Colmar is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Alès and Colmar

Transport options from Alès to Colmar
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
3h 40m
€160($160)
hourly709km (441 miles)
Train to Nimes, plane4h 30m
€575($575)
once daily1,003km (624 miles)
Train to Nimes, plane4h 50m
€495($495)
once daily866km (538 miles)
Train, Plane and Taxi3h 20m
€450($450)
once daily730km (453 miles)
Train to Nimes, plane and taxi3h 40m
€320($320)
once daily837km (520 miles)
Train
5h 45m
€130($130)
twice daily751km (466 miles)
Bus
9h 45m
€50($50)
once daily736km (457 miles)
Drive
6h 30m
€120($120)
on demand660km (410 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