The distance between Arcachon and Colmar is around 833km (518 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 5m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Arcachon to Colmar by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Colmar → Arcachon if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Colmar.
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Take the train to Massy Tgv then Strasbourg and then to Colmar.
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Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean then take the bus to Strasbourg and then to Colmar.
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There are several options for getting from Arcachon to Colmar by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €73 ($73) and will take around 16h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €155 ($155).
The distance between Arcachon and Colmar is around 833km (518 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 757km (470 miles)
It takes around 6hrs to get from Arcachon and Colmar by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Arcachon to Colmar is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx €155 ($155).
The cheapest way to travel between Arcachon and Colmar, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €73 ($73) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Arcachon and Colmar. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs twice a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Arcachon to Colmar. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Massy Tgv and Strasbourg. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 6hrs.
TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Arcachon and Colmar. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 6hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Arcachon and Colmar. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Colmar. instead which will take 3h 5m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arcachon to Colmar. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Strasbourg (SXB) then take the train to Colmar. instead which will take 3h 10m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Arcachon and Colmar. The distance is around 935km (581 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arcachon to Colmar is to take the train which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around €190 ($190).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Pessac Alouette, plane + 1 similar | 3h 5m | €155($155) | hourly | 833km (518 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 10m | €185($185) | hourly | 888km (552 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 6hrs | €190($190) | twice a week | 1,140km (709 miles) |
Train via Bordeaux St Jean | 6h 55m | €175($175) | twice a week | 1,123km (698 miles) |
Train via Bordeaux St Jean | 8h 45m | €175($175) | once a week | 1,199km (745 miles) |
Train and Bus | 16h 55m | €73($73) | 6 times a week | 1,227km (762 miles) |
Drive | 9h 15m | €170($170) | on demand | 935km (581 miles) |
The following major airports near Colmar offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.