How to travel from Bordeaux to Colmar, France

The distance between Bordeaux and Colmar is around 788km (489 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Bordeaux 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.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Colmar.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
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Train

Take the train to Strasbourg and then to Colmar.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Colmar.

  • Duration13h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €63($63)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Colmar.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Distance868km (539 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bordeaux and Colmar

There are several options for getting from Bordeaux to Colmar by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €63 ($63) and will take around 13h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €155 ($155).

The distance between Bordeaux and Colmar is around 788km (489 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 706km (439 miles)

It takes around 6hrs to get from Bordeaux and Colmar by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bordeaux to Colmar is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €155 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Bordeaux and Colmar, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €63 ($63) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bordeaux and Colmar. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bordeaux to Colmar. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Strasbourg. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Bordeaux and Colmar. Trains depart every 20 mins 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

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bordeaux and Colmar. It typically takes around 13h 45m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bordeaux 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 13h 45m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Bordeaux and Colmar. Buses run twice daily and take around 13h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bordeaux to Colmar. We recommend that you fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Strasbourg (SXB) then take a taxi 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 Bordeaux and Colmar. The distance is around 868km (539 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bordeaux to Colmar is to take the train which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around €195 ($195).

How do I get from Bordeaux to Colmar

Compare travel optionsbetween Bordeaux and Colmar

Transport options from Bordeaux to Colmar
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
2h 45m
€155($155)
hourly788km (489 miles)
Plane and Taxi2h 50m
€330($330)
every 10 mins833km (518 miles)
Train
6hrs
€195($195)
every 20 mins1,068km (664 miles)
Bus
13h 45m
€63($63)
twice daily975km (606 miles)
Drive
8h 35m
€115($115)
on demand868km (539 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