How to travel from Colmar to Nice, France

The distance between Colmar and Nice is around 520km (323 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 30m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Colmar to Nice by taxi, plane, train, 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 St Louis then fly from Basel (BSL) to Nice (NCE).

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
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Train

Take the train to Mulhouse and then to Nice-Ville.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)

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Bus

Take the bus to Basel SBB and then to Nice Airport.

  • Duration11h 45m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
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Drive

Drive to Nice.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Distance712km (443 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Colmar and Nice

There are several options for getting from Colmar to Nice by taxi, plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 11h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €110 ($110).

The distance between Colmar and Nice is around 520km (323 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 487km (302 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Colmar and Nice by taxi and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Colmar to Nice is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €110 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Colmar and Nice, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Colmar and Nice. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Colmar to Nice. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Mulhouse. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 8hrs.

Swiss Railways, SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Colmar and Nice. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 8hrs, 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 Nice. It typically takes around 11h 45m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Colmar to Nice. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Basel SBB, Nice Airport and Aéroport / Promenade. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 11h 45m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Colmar and Nice. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 11h 45m 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 Nice. We recommend that you take a taxi to Strasbourg (SXB) then fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Nice (NCE). instead which will take 2h 35m.

The closest major airport to Nice is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Nice. Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) and Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) 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 Nice. The distance is around 712km (443 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Colmar to Nice is to take a taxi and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around €340 ($340).

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Transport options from Colmar to Nice
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
2h 30m
€110($110)
hourly520km (323 miles)
Taxi and Plane2h 35m
€340($340)
every 15 mins617km (384 miles)
Train to Basel Sbb, plane3h 45m
€305($305)
hourly617km (383 miles)
Train + 1 similar
8hrs
€210($210)
every 20 mins980km (609 miles)
Train via Belfort-Montbeliard Tgv8h 20m
€200($200)
twice daily981km (609 miles)
Bus
11h 45m
€50($50)
4 times a week760km (472 miles)
Drive
7h 15m
€95($95)
on demand712km (443 miles)

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Airports near Nice

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

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Nice
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
112km (70 miles) from Nice
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
167km (104 miles) from Nice