How to travel from Colmar to Orleans, France

The distance between Colmar and Orleans is around 576km (358 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Colmar to Orleans 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 St Louis then fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Les Aubrais Orleans.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
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Train

Take the train to Paris l'Est and then to Orleans.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Strasbourg and then to Orléans.

  • Duration11hrs
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €49($49)
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Drive

Drive to Orléans.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Distance576km (358 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Colmar and Orleans

There are several options for getting from Colmar to Orleans by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €49 ($49) and will take around 11hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €190 ($190).

The distance between Colmar and Orleans is around 576km (358 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 406km (252 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Colmar and Orleans by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Colmar to Orleans is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €190 ($190).

The cheapest way to travel between Colmar and Orleans, 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 Orleans. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Colmar to Orleans. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris l'Est, Gare d'Austerlitz and Paris Austerlitz. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Colmar and Orleans. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 3h 55m, 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 Orleans. It typically takes around 11hrs and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Colmar to Orleans. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Strasbourg. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 11hrs.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Colmar and Orleans. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 11hrs 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 Orleans. We recommend that you take the train to St Louis then fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Les Aubrais Orleans. instead which will take 3h 45m.

The closest major airport to Orleans is Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) which is approximately 98km (61 miles) from Orleans. Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) and Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) 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 Orleans. The distance is around 576km (358 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Colmar to Orleans is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around €125 ($125).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Colmar and Orleans

Transport options from Colmar to Orleans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3h 45m
€190($190)
hourly625km (389 miles)
Train to Luxembourg, plane5h 25m
€250($250)
twice daily707km (439 miles)
Train to Basel Sbb, plane5h 30m
€265($265)
hourly804km (500 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 55m
€125($125)
4 times a day635km (395 miles)
Train via Mulhouse4h 15m
€160($160)
every 3 hours650km (404 miles)
Bus
11hrs
€49($49)
3 times a week732km (455 miles)
Drive
5h 15m
€78($78)
on demand576km (358 miles)

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Airports near Orleans

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

ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
98km (61 miles) from Orleans
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
132km (82 miles) from Orleans
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
174km (108 miles) from Orleans