How to travel from Colmar to Poitiers, France
The distance between Colmar and Poitiers is around 783km (486 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 2h 55m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Colmar to Poitiers by train, car, taxi and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Poitiers → Colmar if you're planning a return trip.
Taxi and Plane
Take a taxi to Strasbourg (SXB) then fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Poitiers (PIS).
- Duration2h 55m
- Flight time2h 10m
- Typical cost€720($720)
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Train
Take the train to Lorraine Tgv and then to Poitiers.
- Duration4h 55m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost€175($175)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Colmar and Poitiers
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Colmar to Poitiers by train, car, taxi and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €175 ($175) and will take around 4h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €720 ($720).
The distance between Colmar and Poitiers is around 783km (486 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 554km (344 miles)
It takes around 4h 55m to get from Colmar and Poitiers by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Colmar to Poitiers is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €720 ($720).
The cheapest way to travel between Colmar and Poitiers, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €175 ($175) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Colmar and Poitiers. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Colmar to Poitiers. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lorraine Tgv. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.
TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Colmar and Poitiers. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 4h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Colmar and Poitiers. We recommend that you take a taxi to Strasbourg (SXB) then fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Poitiers (PIS). instead which will take 2h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Colmar to Poitiers. We recommend that you take a taxi to Strasbourg (SXB) then fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Poitiers (PIS). instead which will take 2h 55m.
The closest major airport to Poitiers is Poitiers-Biard Airport (PIS) (PIS) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Poitiers. Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) and Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) (BOD) 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 Poitiers. The distance is around 783km (486 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Colmar to Poitiers is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around €175 ($175).
Compare travel optionsbetween Colmar and Poitiers
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Taxi and Plane + 5 similar | 2h 55m | €720($720) | on demand | 814km (506 miles) |
| Train to St Louis, plane | 4h 20m | €185($185) | every 4 hours | 1,041km (647 miles) |
| Train to St Louis, plane | 4h 25m | €240($240) | twice daily | 857km (532 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5hrs | €440($445) | every 4 hours | 840km (522 miles) |
| Taxi, Plane and Train | 4h 30m | €395($395) | every 4 hours | 1,086km (675 miles) |
| Taxi to Strasbourg (SXB), plane and train | 4h 50m | €435($435) | 4 times a day | 1,078km (670 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 4h 55m | €175($175) | 6 times a week | 842km (523 miles) |
| Train via Strasbourg | 5hrs | €190($190) | every 20 mins | 842km (523 miles) |
Drive | 7h 5m | €105($105) | on demand | 783km (486 miles) |
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Airports near Poitiers
The following major airports near Poitiers offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Poitiers-Biard Airport (PIS)
- Distance
- 3km (2 miles) from Poitiers
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
- Distance
- 161km (100 miles) from Poitiers
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)
- Distance
- 211km (131 miles) from Poitiers