How to travel from Cannes to Colmar, France

The distance between Cannes and Colmar is around 536km (333 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 30m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Cannes to Colmar by plane, taxi, train, bus and car. 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 Nice (NCE) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Colmar.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
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Train

Take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV and then to Colmar.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)

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Bus

Take the bus to Basel SBB and then to Colmar.

  • Duration11h 50m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €53($53)
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Drive

Drive to Colmar.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Distance747km (464 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cannes and Colmar

There are several options for getting from Cannes to Colmar by plane, taxi, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €53 ($53) and will take around 11h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €145 ($145).

The distance between Cannes and Colmar is around 536km (333 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 504km (313 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Cannes and Colmar by plane and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cannes to Colmar is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €145 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Cannes 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 Cannes and Colmar. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Cannes and Colmar with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 8hrs.

TGV inOui run train services between Cannes and Colmar. Trains depart once daily and will take around 6h 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 Cannes and Colmar. It typically takes around 11h 50m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cannes to Colmar. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Basel SBB. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 11h 50m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Cannes and Colmar. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 11h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cannes to Colmar. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Strasbourg (SXB) then take a taxi to Colmar. instead which will take 2h 40m.

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 Cannes and Colmar. The distance is around 747km (464 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cannes to Colmar is to fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around €340 ($340).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cannes and Colmar

Transport options from Cannes to Colmar
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
2h 30m
€145($145)
hourly536km (333 miles)
Plane and Taxi2h 40m
€340($340)
hourly634km (394 miles)
Fly to Zurich (ZRH), train3h 40m
€310($310)
every 2 hours634km (394 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 45m
€195($195)
once daily948km (589 miles)
Train to Colmar8hrs
€170($170)
4 times a day949km (590 miles)
Bus
11h 50m
€53($53)
3 times a week780km (485 miles)
Drive
7h 40m
€100($100)
on demand747km (464 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