How to travel from Colmar to Nantes, France

The distance between Colmar and Nantes is around 773km (480 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 40m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Colmar to Nantes by train, plane, bus and car. 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 Nantes (NTE).

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
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Train

Take the train to Strasbourg and then to Nantes.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
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Bus

Take the bus to Strasbourg and then to Nantes Haluchère.

  • Duration15hrs
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Basel Sbb then take the bus to Nantes Le Cardo.

  • Duration19h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €66($66)
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Drive

Drive to Nantes.

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Distance898km (558 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Colmar and Nantes

There are several options for getting from Colmar to Nantes by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €60 ($60) and will take around 15hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €200 ($200).

The distance between Colmar and Nantes is around 773km (480 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 674km (419 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Colmar and Nantes by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Colmar to Nantes is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €200 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Colmar and Nantes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €60 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Colmar and Nantes. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Colmar to Nantes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Strasbourg. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6h 15m.

Swiss Railways, TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Colmar and Nantes. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 6h 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 Nantes. It typically takes around 15hrs and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Colmar to Nantes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Strasbourg and Nantes Haluchère. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 15hrs.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Colmar and Nantes. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 15hrs 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 Nantes. We recommend that you take the train to Strasbourg then fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Nantes (NTE). instead which will take 2h 40m.

The closest major airport to Nantes is Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Nantes. Montoir Airport (SNR) (SNR) and Rennes Airport (RNS) (RNS) 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 Nantes. The distance is around 898km (558 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Colmar to Nantes is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around €200 ($200).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Colmar and Nantes

Transport options from Colmar to Nantes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
2h 40m
€200($200)
every 30 mins791km (491 miles)
Train to St Louis, Fly2h 40m
€150($150)
hourly773km (480 miles)
Train to Basel Sbb, plane4h 10m
€385($385)
hourly954km (593 miles)
Train
6h 15m
€200($200)
every 20 mins963km (598 miles)
Bus
15hrs
€60($60)
4 times a week1,037km (645 miles)
Train and Bus
19h 40m
€66($66)
once daily1,388km (863 miles)
Drive
8h 15m
€120($120)
on demand898km (558 miles)

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Airports near Nantes

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

NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Nantes
SNR
Montoir Airport (SNR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
46km (29 miles) from Nantes
RNS
Rennes Airport (RNS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Nantes