How to travel from Colmar to Lyon, France

The distance between Colmar and Lyon is around 416km (258 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Colmar to Lyon by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Strasbourg then fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Lyon (LYS).

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €305($305)
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Train

Take the train to Lyon Perrache.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €85($85)
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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €26($26)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Lyon.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Distance416km (258 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Colmar and Lyon

There are several options for getting from Colmar to Lyon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 5h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €305 ($305).

The distance between Colmar and Lyon is around 416km (258 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 321km (200 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Colmar and Lyon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Colmar to Lyon is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €305 ($305).

The cheapest way to travel between Colmar and Lyon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €26 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Colmar and Lyon. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs 3 times a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Colmar and Lyon with no changeovers required. The train runs 3 times a week and takes 3h 25m.

TGV inOui run train services between Colmar and Lyon. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 3h 25m, 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 Lyon. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Colmar and Lyon with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 5h 55m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Colmar and Lyon. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 5h 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 Lyon. We recommend that you take the train to Strasbourg then fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Lyon (LYS). instead which will take 2h 10m.

The closest major airport to Lyon is Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Lyon. Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) and Aurillac Airport (AUR) (AUR) 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 Lyon. The distance is around 416km (258 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Colmar to Lyon is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around €85 ($85).

How do I get from Colmar to Lyon

Compare travel optionsbetween Colmar and Lyon

Transport options from Colmar to Lyon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
2h 10m
€305($305)
every 30 mins465km (289 miles)
Train
3h 25m
€85($85)
4 times a day443km (275 miles)
Bus
5h 55m
€26($26)
every 20 mins438km (272 miles)
Drive
3h 55m
€56($56)
on demand416km (258 miles)

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Airports near Lyon

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

LYS
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
International Airport
Distance
20km (12 miles) from Lyon
DLE
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
150km (93 miles) from Lyon
AUR
Aurillac Airport (AUR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
212km (131 miles) from Lyon