How to travel from Annecy to Colmar, France

The distance between Annecy and Colmar is around 355km (220 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 3hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Annecy 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.

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Bus, Plane and Taxi

Take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Strasbourg (SXB) then take a taxi to Colmar.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €410($410)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Geneve, Bern then Basel SBB and then to Colmar.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse and then to Colmar.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €33($33)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Colmar.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance355km (220 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Annecy and Colmar

There are several options for getting from Annecy to Colmar by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €33 ($33) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €410 ($410).

The distance between Annecy and Colmar is around 355km (220 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 260km (161 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Annecy and Colmar by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Annecy to Colmar is to take the bus, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €410 ($410).

The cheapest way to travel between Annecy and Colmar, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €33 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Annecy and Colmar. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Annecy to Colmar. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Geneve, Bern and Basel SBB. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways, Deutsche Bahn, Trenitalia EuroCity and DB/SBB/TI Eurocity Milano run train services between Annecy and Colmar. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 50m, 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 Annecy and Colmar. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Annecy to Colmar. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lancy-Bachet gare, Genève Bel-Air, Geneva Bus Station and Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

Union Ivkoni - Unibus, RegioJet and FlixBus run regular bus services between Annecy and Colmar. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 6hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Annecy to Colmar. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Strasbourg (SXB) then take a taxi to Colmar. instead which will take 3hrs.

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 Annecy and Colmar. The distance is around 355km (220 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Annecy to Colmar is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around €210 ($210).

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Transport options from Annecy to Colmar
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Taxi + 2 similar
3hrs
€410($410)
every 20 mins557km (346 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train3h 55m
€270($270)
every 2 hours458km (285 miles)
Bus to Genève-Aéroport, gare routière, plane and train4h 15m
€300($300)
hourly871km (541 miles)
Train
4h 50m
€210($210)
hourly404km (251 miles)
Bus
6hrs
€33($33)
4 times a week392km (243 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
€48($48)
on demand355km (220 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