How to travel from Avignon to Colmar, France

The distance between Avignon and Colmar is around 642km (399 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 2h 35m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Avignon 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 ColmarAvignon if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Nice-Ville then fly from Nice (NCE) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Colmar.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)
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Train via Belfort-Montbeliard Tgv

Take the train to Belfort-Montbeliard Tgv and then to Colmar.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Colmar.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
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Drive

Drive to Colmar.

  • Duration6h 5m
  • Distance642km (399 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Avignon and Colmar

There are several options for getting from Avignon to Colmar by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 8h 35m. 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 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €455 ($455).

The distance between Avignon and Colmar is around 642km (399 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 500km (310 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Avignon and Colmar by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Avignon to Colmar is to take the train, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €455 ($455).

The cheapest way to travel between Avignon and Colmar, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Avignon and Colmar. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Avignon and Colmar with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a day and takes 4h 45m.

TGV inOui run train services between Avignon and Colmar. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 4h 45m, 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 Avignon and Colmar. It typically takes around 8h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Avignon to Colmar. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 35m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and Union Ivkoni - Unibus run regular bus services between Avignon and Colmar. Buses run twice daily and take around 8h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Avignon to Colmar. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Strasbourg (SXB) then take a taxi to Colmar. instead which will take 2h 35m.

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 Avignon and Colmar. The distance is around 642km (399 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Avignon to Colmar is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Avignon and Colmar

Transport options from Avignon to Colmar
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
5h 55m
€220($220)
every 4 hours836km (519 miles)
Train, Plane and Taxi2h 35m
€455($455)
every 4 hours649km (403 miles)
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane and taxi2h 45m
€390($390)
5 times a day748km (465 miles)
Train via Belfort-Montbeliard Tgv + 1 similar
4h 25m
€150($150)
4 times a day659km (409 miles)
Train4h 45m
€130($130)
4 times a day665km (413 miles)
Bus
8h 35m
€45($45)
twice daily662km (412 miles)
Drive
6h 5m
€87($87)
on demand642km (399 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