How to travel from Colmar to Quimper, France

The distance between Colmar and Quimper is around 1,028km (639 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 10m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Colmar to Quimper 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 to St Louis, plane

Take the train to St Louis then fly from Basel (BSL) to Brest (BES) then take the train to Quimper.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €265($265)
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Train

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

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)

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Bus

Take the bus to Strasbourg then Paris and then to Quimper.

  • Duration14h 55m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €63($63)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Quimper.

  • Duration10h 15m
  • Distance1,094km (680 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Colmar and Quimper

There are several options for getting from Colmar to Quimper by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €63 ($63) and will take around 14h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €265 ($265).

The distance between Colmar and Quimper is around 1,028km (639 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 851km (529 miles)

It takes around 6h 30m to get from Colmar and Quimper by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Colmar to Quimper is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx €265 ($265).

The cheapest way to travel between Colmar and Quimper, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €63 ($63) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Colmar and Quimper. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Colmar to Quimper. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris l'Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Colmar and Quimper. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 6h 30m, 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 Quimper. It typically takes around 14h 55m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Colmar to Quimper. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Strasbourg and Paris. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 14h 55m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and RegioJet run regular bus services between Colmar and Quimper. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 14h 55m 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 Quimper. We recommend that you take the train to Strasbourg then fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Brest (BES) then take the train to Quimper. instead which will take 5h 10m.

The closest major airport to Quimper is Pluguffan Airport (UIP) (UIP) which is approximately 6km (3 miles) from Quimper. Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) (BES) and Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) 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 Quimper. The distance is around 1,094km (680 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Colmar to Quimper is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around €185 ($185).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Colmar and Quimper

Transport options from Colmar to Quimper
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to St Louis, plane + 4 similar
5h 10m
€265($265)
every 4 hours1,100km (684 miles)
Train and Plane5h 10m
€490($490)
every 4 hours1,334km (829 miles)
Train to Strasbourg, plane5h 20m
€180($180)
4 times a day1,045km (649 miles)
Train to St Louis, plane5h 25m
€145($145)
4 times a day1,028km (639 miles)
Train to Mulhouse Ville, plane6h 25m
€315($315)
5 times a day1,279km (795 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 30m
€185($185)
every 20 mins1,109km (689 miles)
Train via Strasbourg7h 20m
€230($230)
once daily1,153km (716 miles)
Bus
14h 55m
€63($63)
every 20 mins1,123km (698 miles)
Drive
10h 15m
€195($195)
on demand1,094km (680 miles)

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Airports near Quimper

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

UIP
Pluguffan Airport (UIP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6km (3 miles) from Quimper
BES
Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)
Domestic Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Quimper
NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
209km (130 miles) from Quimper