How to travel from Besançon to Colmar, France

The distance between Besançon and Colmar is around 174km (108 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Besançon to Colmar by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ColmarBesançon if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Mulhouse and then to Colmar.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 1 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Colmar.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €13($13)

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Drive

Drive to Colmar.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Distance174km (108 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Besançon and Colmar

There are several options for getting from Besançon to Colmar by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €11 ($11) and will take around 3h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €95 ($95).

The distance between Besançon and Colmar is around 174km (108 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 137km (85 miles)

It takes around 1h 20m to get from Besançon and Colmar by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Besançon to Colmar is to take the train which takes around 1h 20m and will set you back approx €95 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Besançon and Colmar, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €11 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Besançon and Colmar. It typically takes around 1h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Besançon to Colmar. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Besançon Franche-Comté TGV and Mulhouse. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 20m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Besançon and Colmar. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 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 Besançon and Colmar. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Besançon and Colmar with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 2h 45m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Besançon and Colmar. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 2h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Besançon to Colmar. We recommend that you take the train to Mulhouse and then to Colmar. instead which will take 1h 20m.

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 Besançon and Colmar. The distance is around 174km (108 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Besançon to Colmar is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 20m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Besançon and Colmar

Transport options from Besançon to Colmar
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1h 20m
€95($95)
hourly182km (113 miles)
Train via Belfort2h 15m
€61($61)
hourly186km (116 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
2h 45m
€13($13)
5 times a day182km (113 miles)
Bus to Colmar3h 10m
€11($11)
once daily191km (119 miles)
Drive
1h 40m
€32($32)
on demand174km (108 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