How to travel from Brest to Colmar, France

The distance between Brest and Colmar is around 999km (621 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Brest to Colmar by train, 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 Brest (BES) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Colmar.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €250($250)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 and then to Colmar.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)

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Drive

Drive to Colmar.

  • Duration10h 30m
  • Distance1,122km (697 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brest and Colmar

There are several options for getting from Brest to Colmar by train, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €185 ($185) and will take around 6h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €250 ($250).

The distance between Brest and Colmar is around 999km (621 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 877km (545 miles)

It takes around 6h 30m to get from Brest and Colmar by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brest to Colmar is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €250 ($250).

The cheapest way to travel between Brest and Colmar, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €185 ($185) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Brest and Colmar. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Brest to Colmar. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Gare de l'Est. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Brest and Colmar. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6h 30m, 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 Brest and Colmar. We recommend that you fly from Brest (BES) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Colmar. instead which will take 3h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brest to Colmar. We recommend that you fly from Brest (BES) to Strasbourg (SXB) then take a taxi to Colmar. instead which will take 4h 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 Brest and Colmar. The distance is around 1,122km (697 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brest to Colmar is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around €185 ($185).

How do I get from Brest to Colmar

Compare travel optionsbetween Brest and Colmar

Transport options from Brest to Colmar
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 5 similar
3h 40m
€250($250)
hourly999km (621 miles)
Fly to Paris CDG (CDG), train4h 10m
€355($355)
hourly1,011km (628 miles)
Plane and Taxi4h 20m
€525($525)
hourly1,662km (1,032 miles)
Fly to Zurich (ZRH), train5h 10m
€425($425)
hourly1,178km (732 miles)
Fly to Lyon (LYS), Train5h 40m
€220($220)
hourly1,250km (777 miles)
Train, Plane and Taxi5h 55m
€440($440)
every 20 mins1,135km (706 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 30m
€185($185)
hourly1,113km (691 miles)
Train via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 27hrs
€220($220)
5 times a day1,116km (694 miles)
Drive
10h 30m
€150($150)
on demand1,122km (697 miles)

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Airlines

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