How to travel from Colmar to Grenoble, France

The distance between Colmar and Grenoble is around 458km (285 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Colmar to Grenoble by train, bus, car, taxi and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Taxi, Plane and Train

Take a taxi to Strasbourg (SXB) then fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Grenoble.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €440($440)
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Train

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Grenoble.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)

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Bus

Take the bus to Grenoble - Bus Station.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €22($22)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Grenoble.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance458km (285 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Colmar and Grenoble

There are several options for getting from Colmar to Grenoble by train, bus, car, taxi and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €22 ($22) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €440 ($440).

The distance between Colmar and Grenoble is around 458km (285 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 344km (214 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Colmar and Grenoble by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Colmar to Grenoble is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €440 ($440).

The cheapest way to travel between Colmar and Grenoble, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €22 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Colmar and Grenoble. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Colmar to Grenoble. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Part Dieu. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Colmar and Grenoble. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 4h 45m, 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 Grenoble. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs 4 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Colmar and Grenoble with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a week and takes 8hrs.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Colmar and Grenoble. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 8hrs 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 Grenoble. We recommend that you take a taxi to Strasbourg (SXB) then fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Grenoble. instead which will take 2h 50m.

The closest major airport to Grenoble is Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) which is approximately 78km (49 miles) from Grenoble. Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) and Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) 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 Grenoble. The distance is around 458km (285 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Colmar to Grenoble is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around €175 ($175).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Colmar and Grenoble

Transport options from Colmar to Grenoble
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi, Plane and Train
2h 50m
€440($440)
every 2 hours549km (341 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 45m
€175($175)
every 20 mins569km (354 miles)
Train via Mulhouse4h 45m
€210($210)
every 4 hours569km (354 miles)
Bus
8hrs
€22($22)
4 times a week538km (335 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
€62($62)
on demand458km (285 miles)

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Airports near Grenoble

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

LYS
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
International Airport
Distance
78km (49 miles) from Grenoble
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
198km (123 miles) from Grenoble
NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
206km (128 miles) from Grenoble