How to travel from Caen to Colmar, France

The distance between Caen and Colmar is around 741km (461 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 3h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Caen 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 Taxi

Fly from Caen (CFR) to Strasbourg (SXB) then take a taxi to Colmar.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €610($610)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Colmar.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine then Strasbourg and then to Colmar.

  • Duration10h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €53($53)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others

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Drive

Drive to Colmar.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Distance767km (476 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Caen and Colmar

There are several options for getting from Caen to Colmar by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €53 ($53) and will take around 10h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €610 ($610).

The distance between Caen and Colmar is around 741km (461 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 581km (361 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Caen and Colmar by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Caen to Colmar is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €610 ($610).

The cheapest way to travel between Caen and Colmar, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €53 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

There are no direct train services that runs from Caen to Colmar. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Magenta and Paris l'Est. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Caen 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 Caen and Colmar. It typically takes around 10h 15m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Caen to Colmar. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and Strasbourg. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 10h 15m.

Blablabus, FlixBus and RegioJet run regular bus services between Caen and Colmar. Buses run twice daily and take around 10h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Caen to Colmar. We recommend that you fly from Caen (CFR) to Strasbourg (SXB) then take a taxi to Colmar. instead which will take 3h 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 Caen and Colmar. The distance is around 767km (476 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Caen to Colmar is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around €145 ($145).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Caen and Colmar

Transport options from Caen to Colmar
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Taxi + 2 similar
3h 20m
€610($610)
every 30 mins1,007km (626 miles)
Train and Plane4h 35m
€245($245)
hourly741km (461 miles)
Plane and Train4h 55m
€375($375)
once daily1,023km (636 miles)
Train
4h 45m
€145($145)
4 times a day745km (463 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
10h 15m
€53($53)
twice daily805km (500 miles)
Bus via Paris13h 5m
€56($56)
twice a week873km (542 miles)
Drive
7h 20m
€105($105)
on demand767km (476 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