The distance between Colmar and Verdon Gorge is around 659km (410 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 35m.
We've found 10 different ways to get from Colmar to Verdon Gorge by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Verdon Gorge → Colmar if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Strasbourg then fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Marseille (MRS) then take the bus to Riez - Pré de Foire.
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Take the train to Mulhouse Ville and then to Les Arcs Draguignan.
Take the bus to Besançon then Grenoble and then to Castellane - Place Marcel Sauvaire.
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Take the train to Aix-en-Provence TGV then take the bus to Riez - Pré de Foire.
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There are several options for getting from Colmar to Verdon Gorge by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €130 ($130) and will take around 14h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €310 ($310).
The distance between Colmar and Verdon Gorge is around 659km (410 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 488km (303 miles)
It takes around 7h 30m to get from Colmar and Verdon Gorge by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Colmar to Verdon Gorge is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx €310 ($310).
The cheapest way to travel between Colmar and Verdon Gorge, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €130 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Colmar and Verdon Gorge. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Colmar to Verdon Gorge. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Mulhouse Ville and Les Arcs Draguignan. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 8hrs.
SNCF, Swiss Railways and TGV inOui run train services between Colmar and Verdon Gorge. 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.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Colmar and Verdon Gorge. It typically takes around 14h 35m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Colmar to Verdon Gorge. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Besançon, Grenoble, Castellane - Place Marcel Sauvaire and Village la Palud sur Vé. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 14h 35m.
FlixBus and Zou! LER run regular bus services between Colmar and Verdon Gorge. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 14h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Colmar to Verdon Gorge. We recommend that you take the train to Strasbourg then fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Nice (NCE) then take the bus to Castellane - Place Marcel Sauvaire. instead which will take 4h 55m.
The closest major airport to Verdon Gorge is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 71km (44 miles) from Verdon Gorge. 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Colmar and Verdon Gorge. The distance is around 699km (435 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Colmar to Verdon Gorge is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 30m and will usually cost around €230 ($230).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Strasbourg, plane and bus + 4 similar | 4h 35m | €310($310) | 6 times a week | 811km (504 miles) |
Train to St Louis, plane and bus | 4h 50m | €275($275) | once daily | 659km (410 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 55m | €340($340) | once daily | 766km (476 miles) |
Train to Basel Sbb, plane and bus | 6hrs | €415($415) | 6 times a week | 832km (517 miles) |
Train to Basel Sbb, plane and bus | 6hrs | €485($485) | once daily | 758km (471 miles) |
Train | 8hrs | €320($320) | every 20 mins | 953km (592 miles) |
Bus | 14h 35m | €130($130) | 5 times a week | 826km (513 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 7h 30m | €230($230) | 6 times a week | 870km (541 miles) |
Train to Mulhouse Ville, bus | 11h 40m | €135($135) | once daily | 848km (527 miles) |
Drive | 7h 45m | €95($95) | on demand | 699km (435 miles) |
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The following major airports near Verdon Gorge offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.