How to travel from Calais to Colmar, France
The distance between Calais and Colmar is around 580km (360 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 3hrs.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Calais 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.
👋 Also check out Colmar → Calais if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Lille Europe and then to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Colmar.
- Duration3h 35m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost€270($270)
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Train via Lille Europe
Take the train to Lille Europe then Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy and then to Colmar.
- Duration4hrs
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€175($175)
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1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Lille Flandres then take the bus to Brussels City Center - Midi Train station then take the train to Luxembourg and then to Colmar.
- Duration8hrs
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€125($125)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Calais and Colmar
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Calais to Colmar by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €125 ($125) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €800 ($800).
The distance between Calais and Colmar is around 580km (360 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 510km (317 miles)
It takes around 4h 50m to get from Calais and Colmar by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Calais to Colmar is to take the train, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €800 ($800).
The cheapest way to travel between Calais and Colmar, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €125 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Calais and Colmar. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Calais to Colmar. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lille Flandres, Lille Europe and Strasbourg. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.
SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Calais and Colmar. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 4h 50m, 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 Calais and Colmar. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Strasbourg (SXB) then take a taxi to Colmar. instead which will take 3hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Calais to Colmar. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Strasbourg (SXB) then take a taxi to Colmar. instead which will take 3hrs.
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 Calais and Colmar. The distance is around 661km (410 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Calais to Colmar is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around €155 ($155).
Compare travel optionsbetween Calais and Colmar
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 3h 35m | €270($270) | 4 times a week | 783km (486 miles) |
| Train to Lille Europe, plane | 5h 15m | €435($440) | 4 times a week | 889km (552 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Taxi | 3hrs | €800($800) | 4 times a week | 580km (360 miles) |
Train via Lille Europe + 1 similar | 4hrs | €175($175) | twice a week | 794km (494 miles) |
| Train | 4h 50m | €155($155) | twice daily | 789km (490 miles) |
Train and Bus | 8hrs | €125($125) | twice daily | 711km (442 miles) |
Drive | 6h 10m | €89($89) | on demand | 661km (410 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.
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
- Distance
- 55km (34 miles) from Colmar
Strasbourg Airport (SXB)
- Distance
- 56km (35 miles) from Colmar
Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ)
- Distance
- 130km (81 miles) from Colmar