How to travel from Arcachon to Colmar, France

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.

7 routes found

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.

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Train to Pessac Alouette, plane

Take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Colmar.

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
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Train

Take the train to Massy Tgv then Strasbourg and then to Colmar.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean then take the bus to Strasbourg and then to Colmar.

  • Duration16h 55m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €73($73)
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Drive

Drive to Colmar.

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Distance935km (581 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arcachon and Colmar

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Arcachon and Colmar

Transport options from Arcachon to Colmar
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Pessac Alouette, plane + 1 similar
3h 5m
€155($155)
hourly833km (518 miles)
Train and Plane3h 10m
€185($185)
hourly888km (552 miles)
Train + 2 similar
6hrs
€190($190)
twice a week1,140km (709 miles)
Train via Bordeaux St Jean6h 55m
€175($175)
twice a week1,123km (698 miles)
Train via Bordeaux St Jean8h 45m
€175($175)
once a week1,199km (745 miles)
Train and Bus
16h 55m
€73($73)
6 times a week1,227km (762 miles)
Drive
9h 15m
€170($170)
on demand935km (581 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