The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Colmar is around 872km (542 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 50m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Colmar by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Colmar → Cherbourg-en-Cotentin if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Strasbourg (SXB) then take the train to Colmar.
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Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Colmar.
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There are several options for getting from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Colmar by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €110 ($110) and will take around 8h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €420 ($420).
The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Colmar is around 872km (542 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 679km (422 miles)
It takes around 5h 55m to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Colmar by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Colmar is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx €420 ($420).
The cheapest way to travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Colmar, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €110 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Colmar. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Colmar. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare, Chaussée d'Antin - la Fayette and Gare de l'Est. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 5h 55m.
SNCF, Swiss Railways, Nightjet and TGV inOui run train services between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Colmar. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 5h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Colmar. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Strasbourg (SXB) then take the train to Colmar. instead which will take 4h 50m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Colmar. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Strasbourg (SXB) then take the train to Colmar. instead which will take 4h 50m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Colmar. The distance is around 889km (553 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Colmar is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around €325 ($325).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 2 similar | 4h 50m | €420($420) | every 3 hours | 1,151km (716 miles) |
Train to Paris St Lazare, plane | 5h 45m | €245($245) | every 4 hours | 872km (542 miles) |
Train to Lison, plane | 6h 45m | €295($295) | twice daily | 1,110km (690 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 5h 55m | €325($325) | every 20 mins | 876km (544 miles) |
Train via Paris St Lazare | 6h 10m | €325($325) | 4 times a week | 875km (544 miles) |
Train via Paris St Lazare | 8h 40m | €110($110) | 3 times a week | 876km (544 miles) |
Drive | 8h 40m | €160($160) | on demand | 889km (553 miles) |
Chalair Aviation
The following major airports near Colmar offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.