How to travel from Colmar to Marseille, France

The distance between Colmar and Marseille is around 687km (427 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 2h 35m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Colmar to Marseille 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 and Plane

Take a taxi to Strasbourg (SXB) then fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Marseille (MRS).

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €360($360)
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Train via Belfort-Montbeliard Tgv

Take the train to Belfort-Montbeliard Tgv and then to Marseille St Charles.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Marseille.

  • Duration10h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €49($49)
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Drive

Drive to Marseille.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Distance728km (452 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Colmar and Marseille

There are several options for getting from Colmar to Marseille by train, bus, car, taxi and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €49 ($49) and will take around 10h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €360 ($360).

The distance between Colmar and Marseille is around 687km (427 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 554km (344 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Colmar and Marseille by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Colmar to Marseille is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €360 ($360).

The cheapest way to travel between Colmar and Marseille, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €49 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Colmar and Marseille. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Colmar and Marseille with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 5h 35m.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Colmar and Marseille. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 5h 35m, 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 Marseille. It typically takes around 10h 15m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Colmar to Marseille. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 10h 15m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Colmar and Marseille. Buses run twice daily and take around 10h 15m 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 Marseille. We recommend that you take a taxi to Strasbourg (SXB) then fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Marseille (MRS). instead which will take 2h 35m.

The closest major airport to Marseille is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) which is approximately 20km (13 miles) from Marseille. Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) and Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) (MPL) 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 Marseille. The distance is around 728km (452 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Colmar to Marseille is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Colmar and Marseille

Transport options from Colmar to Marseille
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi and Plane + 2 similar
2h 35m
€360($360)
4 times a day687km (427 miles)
Train and Plane3h 30m
€455($460)
6 times a week853km (530 miles)
Taxi, Plane and Train5h 25m
€380($380)
every 3 hours841km (523 miles)
Train via Belfort-Montbeliard Tgv + 2 similar
5hrs
€170($170)
twice daily752km (467 miles)
Train via Mulhouse5h 15m
€170($170)
5 times a day758km (471 miles)
Train5h 35m
€140($140)
twice daily763km (474 miles)
Bus
10h 15m
€49($49)
twice daily751km (466 miles)
Drive
6h 45m
€100($100)
on demand728km (452 miles)

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Airports near Marseille

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

MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
20km (13 miles) from Marseille
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Marseille
MPL
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
118km (73 miles) from Marseille