How to travel from Carcassonne to Colmar, France

The distance between Carcassonne and Colmar is around 825km (512 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Carcassonne 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 ColmarCarcassonne if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Colmar.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €245($245)
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Train

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Colmar.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Colmar.

  • Duration13hrs
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €63($63)
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Drive

Drive to Colmar.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Distance861km (535 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carcassonne and Colmar

There are several options for getting from Carcassonne to Colmar by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €63 ($63) and will take around 13hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €245 ($245).

The distance between Carcassonne and Colmar is around 825km (512 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 666km (414 miles)

It takes around 6h 40m to get from Carcassonne and Colmar by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Carcassonne to Colmar is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €245 ($245).

The cheapest way to travel between Carcassonne and Colmar, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €63 ($63) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Carcassonne and Colmar. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Carcassonne to Colmar. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Part Dieu. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 40m.

TGV inOui run train services between Carcassonne and Colmar. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 6h 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 Carcassonne and Colmar. It typically takes around 13hrs and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Carcassonne to Colmar. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 13hrs.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Carcassonne and Colmar. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 13hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carcassonne to Colmar. We recommend that you take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Strasbourg (SXB) then take a taxi to Colmar. instead which will take 3h 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 Carcassonne and Colmar. The distance is around 861km (535 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carcassonne to Colmar is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around €185 ($185).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Carcassonne and Colmar

Transport options from Carcassonne to Colmar
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 35m
€245($245)
hourly825km (512 miles)
Train, Plane and Taxi3h 40m
€405($410)
hourly894km (556 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 40m
€185($185)
4 times a day905km (563 miles)
Train via Lyon Perrache7h 25m
€210($210)
twice a week938km (583 miles)
Bus
13hrs
€63($63)
3 times a week982km (610 miles)
Drive
7h 55m
€115($115)
on demand861km (535 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