How to travel from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Colmar, France

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.

7 routes found

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 ColmarCherbourg-en-Cotentin if you're planning a return trip.

🚀 Fastest
1
train
+
plane
+
train
+

Train and Plane

Take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Strasbourg (SXB) then take the train to Colmar.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €420($420)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

2
train
+
train
+

Train

Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Colmar.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €325($325)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

2 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

3
car
+

Drive

Drive to Colmar.

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Distance889km (553 miles)
Get turn-by-turn directions

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Colmar

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Colmar

Compare travel optionsbetween Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Colmar

Transport options from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Colmar
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
4h 50m
€420($420)
every 3 hours1,151km (716 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, plane5h 45m
€245($245)
every 4 hours872km (542 miles)
Train to Lison, plane6h 45m
€295($295)
twice daily1,110km (690 miles)
Train + 2 similar
5h 55m
€325($325)
every 20 mins876km (544 miles)
Train via Paris St Lazare6h 10m
€325($325)
4 times a week875km (544 miles)
Train via Paris St Lazare8h 40m
€110($110)
3 times a week876km (544 miles)
Drive
8h 40m
€160($160)
on demand889km (553 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Colmar

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