How to travel from Colmar to Montpellier, France
The distance between Colmar and Montpellier is around 609km (379 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 25m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Colmar to Montpellier by taxi, plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Montpellier → Colmar if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to St Louis then fly from Basel (BSL) to Montpellier (MPL).
- Duration2h 25m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost€140($140)
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Train
Take the train to Mulhouse and then to Montpellier Saint-Roch.
- Duration5h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€170($170)
2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Montpellier.
- Duration9h 25m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€44($44)
+ 1 othersFrequently asked questionsabout travel between Colmar and Montpellier
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Colmar to Montpellier by taxi, plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €44 ($44) and will take around 9h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €140 ($140).
The distance between Colmar and Montpellier is around 609km (379 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 565km (351 miles)
It takes around 3h 60m to get from Colmar and Montpellier by taxi, plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Colmar to Montpellier is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €140 ($140).
The cheapest way to travel between Colmar and Montpellier, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €44 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Colmar and Montpellier. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Colmar to Montpellier. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Mulhouse. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.
Swiss Railways, SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Colmar and Montpellier. Trains depart once daily and will take around 5h 15m, 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 Montpellier. It typically takes around 9h 25m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Colmar to Montpellier. 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 9h 25m.
FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Colmar and Montpellier. Buses run twice daily and take around 9h 25m 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 Montpellier. We recommend that you take a taxi to Strasbourg (SXB) then fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Marseille (MRS) then take the bus to Montpellier. instead which will take 3h 60m.
The closest major airport to Montpellier is Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) (MPL) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Montpellier. Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) and Mazamet Airport (DCM) (DCM) 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 Montpellier. The distance is around 716km (445 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Colmar to Montpellier is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 60m and will usually cost around €360 ($360).
Compare travel optionsbetween Colmar and Montpellier
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 5 similar | 2h 25m | €140($140) | hourly | 609km (379 miles) |
| Taxi and Plane | 2h 30m | €300($300) | hourly | 695km (432 miles) |
| Taxi, Plane and Train | 3h 15m | €470($470) | once daily | 731km (454 miles) |
| Taxi, Plane and Bus | 3h 60m | €360($360) | 4 times a week | 813km (505 miles) |
| Taxi to Strasbourg (SXB), plane and train | 4h 45m | €435($435) | every 4 hours | 1,051km (653 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 55m | €460($460) | 4 times a week | 979km (608 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 5h 15m | €170($170) | once daily | 747km (464 miles) |
| Train via Mulhouse | 5h 15m | €170($170) | once daily | 750km (466 miles) |
| Train via Nimes Pont Du Gard | 5h 45m | €145($145) | twice daily | 752km (467 miles) |
Bus | 9h 25m | €44($44) | twice daily | 741km (460 miles) |
Drive | 6h 40m | €95($95) | on demand | 716km (445 miles) |
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Airports near Montpellier
The following major airports near Montpellier offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
- Distance
- 8km (5 miles) from Montpellier
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
- Distance
- 110km (68 miles) from Montpellier
Mazamet Airport (DCM)
- Distance
- 128km (80 miles) from Montpellier