How to travel from Colmar to Belfort, France

The distance between Colmar and Belfort is around 81km (50 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 49min.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Colmar to Belfort by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out BelfortColmar if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Mulhouse Ville and then to Belfort.

  • Duration54min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €19($19)
Operated bySNCF+ 1 others
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Mulhouse and then to Belfort.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €18($18)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Belfort.

  • Duration49min
  • Distance81km (50 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Colmar and Belfort

There are several options for getting from Colmar to Belfort by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €18 ($18) and will take around 1h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 49min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €15 ($15).

The distance between Colmar and Belfort is around 81km (50 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 61km (38 miles)

It takes around 54min to get from Colmar and Belfort by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 49min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Colmar to Belfort is to drive which takes around 49min and will set you back approx €15 ($15).

The cheapest way to travel between Colmar and Belfort, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €18 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Colmar and Belfort. It typically takes around 54min and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Colmar to Belfort. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Mulhouse Ville. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 54min.

SNCF, Swiss Railways and TGV inOui run train services between Colmar and Belfort. Trains depart hourly and will take around 54min, 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 Colmar and Belfort. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Colmar to Belfort. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Mulhouse. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 1h 55m.

FlixBus, Blablabus, SNCF Bus and Swiss PostAuto run regular bus services between Colmar and Belfort. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 1h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Colmar to Belfort. We recommend that you take the train to Mulhouse Ville and then to Belfort. instead which will take 54min.

The closest major airport to Belfort is EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) which is approximately 50km (31 miles) from Belfort. Strasbourg Airport (SXB) (SXB) and Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) 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 Colmar and Belfort. The distance is around 81km (50 miles) by road and it will take around 49min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Colmar to Belfort is to take the train which takes, on average, 54min and will usually cost around €19 ($19).

How do I get from Colmar to Belfort

Compare travel optionsbetween Colmar and Belfort

Transport options from Colmar to Belfort
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
54min
€19($19)
hourly91km (56 miles)
Bus
1h 55m
€18($18)
6 times a week101km (63 miles)
Drive
49min
€15($15)
on demand81km (50 miles)

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Airports near Belfort

The following major airports near Belfort offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Belfort
SXB
Strasbourg Airport (SXB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
116km (72 miles) from Belfort
DLE
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
127km (79 miles) from Belfort