How to travel from Arras to Colmar, France

The distance between Arras and Colmar is around 540km (335 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 30m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Arras 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 Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, plane

Take the train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Colmar.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Paris Nord and then to Colmar.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €315($315)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train to Lille Flandres, bus

Take the train to Lille Flandres then take the bus to Brussels-North train station and then to Colmar.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €46($46)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Colmar.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Distance566km (352 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arras and Colmar

There are several options for getting from Arras to Colmar by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €46 ($46) and will take around 9hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €220 ($220).

The distance between Arras and Colmar is around 540km (335 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 414km (257 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Arras and Colmar by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Arras to Colmar is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €220 ($220).

The cheapest way to travel between Arras and Colmar, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then 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 Arras and Colmar. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Arras to Colmar. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Nord. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Arras and Colmar. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 3h 20m, 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 Arras and Colmar. We recommend that you take the train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Colmar. instead which will take 2h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arras to Colmar. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Flandres then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Strasbourg (SXB) then take the train to Colmar. instead which will take 2h 50m.

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 Arras and Colmar. The distance is around 566km (352 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arras to Colmar is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around €315 ($315).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Arras and Colmar

Transport options from Arras to Colmar
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, plane + 5 similar
2h 30m
€220($220)
every 20 mins629km (391 miles)
Train and Plane2h 50m
€455($455)
every 2 hours540km (335 miles)
Train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, plane3h 50m
€315($315)
every 20 mins808km (502 miles)
Train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, plane4h 25m
€190($190)
5 times a week710km (441 miles)
Train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, plane4h 40m
€275($275)
every 20 mins888km (552 miles)
Train to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, plane4h 55m
€455($455)
once daily831km (516 miles)
Train
3h 20m
€315($315)
4 times a week683km (424 miles)
Train to Lille Flandres, bus + 1 similar
9hrs
€46($46)
once daily662km (412 miles)
Train and Bus9h 15m
€53($53)
once daily673km (418 miles)
Drive
5h 20m
€100($100)
on demand566km (352 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