How to travel from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Colmar, France

The distance between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Colmar is around 677km (421 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 60m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde 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.

👋 Also check out ColmarBrive-la-Gaillarde if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Bordeaux St Jean, plane

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Colmar.

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
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Train

Take the train to Vierzon Ville, Nevers then Dijon and then to Colmar.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €235($235)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Colmar.

  • Duration11h 25m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €44($44)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others

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Drive

Drive to Colmar.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Distance677km (421 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Colmar

There are several options for getting from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Colmar by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €44 ($44) and will take around 11h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €180 ($180).

The distance between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Colmar is around 677km (421 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 550km (342 miles)

It takes around 7h 40m to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde and Colmar by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Colmar is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 60m and will set you back approx €180 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Colmar, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €44 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Colmar. It typically takes around 7h 40m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Colmar. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Vierzon Ville, Nevers and Dijon. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 7h 40m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways and TGV inOui run train services between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Colmar. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 7h 40m, 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 Brive-la-Gaillarde and Colmar. It typically takes around 11h 25m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Colmar. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Centre Commercial Ouest and Lyon Perrache. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 11h 25m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Colmar. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 11h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Colmar. We recommend that you take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Strasbourg (SXB) then take the train to Colmar. instead which will take 5h 15m.

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 Brive-la-Gaillarde and Colmar. The distance is around 677km (421 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Colmar is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 40m and will usually cost around €235 ($235).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Brive-la-Gaillarde and Colmar

Transport options from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Colmar
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, plane + 4 similar
4h 60m
€180($180)
twice daily993km (617 miles)
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, plane5hrs
€210($210)
twice daily1,048km (651 miles)
Train to Toulouse Matabiau, plane5h 5m
€225($225)
4 times a day948km (589 miles)
Train and Plane5h 15m
€200($200)
4 times a day1,027km (638 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train6h 30m
€310($310)
once daily816km (507 miles)
Train
7h 40m
€235($235)
5 times a day858km (533 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
11h 25m
€44($44)
4 times a day794km (493 miles)
Bus via Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport12h 30m
€45($45)
once daily842km (523 miles)
Drive
6h 50m
€120($120)
on demand677km (421 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