How to travel from Clermont-Ferrand to Colmar, France

The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Colmar is around 558km (346 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Clermont-Ferrand 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 ColmarClermont-Ferrand if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Clermont-Ferrand (CFE) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Colmar.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €375($375)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Nevers, Dijon then Mulhouse Ville and then to Colmar.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Colmar.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €37($37)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others

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Drive

Drive to Colmar.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Distance558km (346 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Colmar

There are several options for getting from Clermont-Ferrand to Colmar by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €32 ($32) and will take around 9h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €375 ($375).

The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Colmar is around 558km (346 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 413km (257 miles)

It takes around 5h 10m to get from Clermont-Ferrand and Colmar by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Colmar is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €375 ($375).

The cheapest way to travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Colmar, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €32 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Clermont-Ferrand and Colmar. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Clermont-Ferrand to Colmar. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nevers, Dijon and Mulhouse Ville. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways and TGV inOui run train services between Clermont-Ferrand and Colmar. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 10m, 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 Clermont-Ferrand and Colmar. It typically takes around 7h 55m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Clermont-Ferrand to Colmar. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 7h 55m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Clermont-Ferrand and Colmar. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 7h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Clermont-Ferrand to Colmar. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Strasbourg (SXB) then take a taxi to Colmar. instead which will take 4h 35m.

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 Clermont-Ferrand and Colmar. The distance is around 558km (346 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Colmar is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around €240 ($240).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Clermont-Ferrand and Colmar

Transport options from Clermont-Ferrand to Colmar
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
3hrs
€375($375)
every 3 hours837km (520 miles)
Fly to Zurich (ZRH), train4h 25m
€395($395)
every 4 hours1,016km (632 miles)
Train, Plane and Taxi4h 35m
€450($450)
every 4 hours673km (418 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 10m
€240($240)
every 4 hours625km (388 miles)
Train via Lyon Part Dieu6hrs
€115($115)
5 times a day656km (408 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 55m
€37($37)
5 times a day604km (375 miles)
Bus via Lyon Gare Perrache9h 35m
€32($32)
3 times a week637km (396 miles)
Drive
5h 10m
€100($100)
on demand558km (346 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