How to travel from Arles to Colmar, France

The distance between Arles and Colmar is around 688km (427 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 2h 55m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Arles 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 ColmarArles if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, plane and taxi

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

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €465($470)
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Train to Colmar

Take the train to Colmar.

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Colmar.

  • Duration10h 5m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €46($46)
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Drive

Drive to Colmar.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Distance696km (432 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arles and Colmar

There are several options for getting from Arles to Colmar by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €46 ($46) and will take around 10h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €465 ($470).

The distance between Arles and Colmar is around 688km (427 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 533km (331 miles)

It takes around 5h 20m to get from Arles and Colmar by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Arles to Colmar is to take the train, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €465 ($470).

The cheapest way to travel between Arles and Colmar, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €46 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Arles and Colmar. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Arles to Colmar. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nimes. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Arles and Colmar. Trains depart once daily and will take around 5h 20m, 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 Arles and Colmar. It typically takes around 10h 5m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Arles to Colmar. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nimes - Gare Routiere, Parnasse and Lyon Perrache. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 10h 5m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and Union Ivkoni - Unibus run regular bus services between Arles and Colmar. Buses run twice daily and take around 10h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arles to Colmar. We recommend that you take the train to Marseille St Charles then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Strasbourg (SXB) then take a taxi to Colmar. instead which will take 3h 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 Arles and Colmar. The distance is around 696km (432 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arles to Colmar is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Arles and Colmar

Transport options from Arles to Colmar
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, plane and taxi + 1 similar
2h 55m
€465($470)
every 4 hours688km (427 miles)
Train, Plane and Taxi3h 40m
€375($375)
every 20 mins772km (480 miles)
Train to Colmar + 1 similar
5h 5m
€145($145)
4 times a day704km (437 miles)
Train5h 20m
€140($140)
once daily743km (462 miles)
Bus
10h 5m
€46($46)
twice daily727km (452 miles)
Drive
6h 25m
€95($95)
on demand696km (432 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