How to travel from Chambéry to Colmar, France

The distance between Chambéry and Colmar is around 401km (249 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 2h 45m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Chambéry 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 ColmarChambéry if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Geneve then fly from Geneva (GVA) to Zurich (ZRH) then take the train to Basel Sbb and then to Colmar.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Flight time45min
  • Typical cost
    €330($330)
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1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Geneve, Bern then Basel SBB and then to Colmar.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
Operated by

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2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Colmar.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €34($34)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Colmar.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Distance401km (249 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chambéry and Colmar

There are several options for getting from Chambéry to Colmar by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €34 ($34) and will take around 7h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €405 ($410).

The distance between Chambéry and Colmar is around 401km (249 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 300km (186 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Chambéry and Colmar by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chambéry to Colmar is to take the bus, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €405 ($410).

The cheapest way to travel between Chambéry and Colmar, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €34 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chambéry and Colmar. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chambéry to Colmar. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Geneve, Bern and Basel SBB. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways, Deutsche Bahn, Trenitalia EuroCity, SBB GmbH, Trenitalia and TGV inOui run train services between Chambéry and Colmar. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 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 Chambéry and Colmar. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chambéry to Colmar. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 7h 15m.

FlixBus, Blablabus, Union Ivkoni and Lasta run regular bus services between Chambéry and Colmar. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 7h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chambéry to Colmar. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Strasbourg (SXB) then take a taxi to Colmar. instead which will take 2h 45m.

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 Chambéry and Colmar. The distance is around 401km (249 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chambéry to Colmar is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €200 ($200).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Chambéry and Colmar

Transport options from Chambéry to Colmar
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
4h 5m
€330($330)
every 4 hours514km (319 miles)
Bus, Plane and Taxi2h 45m
€405($410)
4 times a day520km (323 miles)
Train + 2 similar
4h 40m
€200($200)
every 4 hours435km (270 miles)
Train via Lyon Part Dieu5hrs
€180($180)
every 4 hours545km (339 miles)
Train via Annecy5h 35m
€245($245)
hourly432km (269 miles)
Bus
7h 15m
€34($34)
every 20 mins538km (334 miles)
Drive
4hrs
€72($72)
on demand401km (249 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