How to travel from Dunkirk to Colmar, France

The distance between Dunkirk and Colmar is around 638km (397 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Dunkirk to Colmar 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 Lille Europe, plane

Take the train to Lille Europe and then to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Colmar.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €230($230)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Lille Europe then Strasbourg and then to Colmar.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Lille then Strasbourg and then to Colmar.

  • Duration10h 30m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €38($38)
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Drive

Drive to Colmar.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Distance638km (397 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dunkirk and Colmar

There are several options for getting from Dunkirk to Colmar by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €38 ($38) and will take around 10h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €230 ($230).

The distance between Dunkirk and Colmar is around 638km (397 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 487km (302 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Dunkirk and Colmar by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dunkirk to Colmar is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €230 ($230).

The cheapest way to travel between Dunkirk and Colmar, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €38 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dunkirk and Colmar. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dunkirk to Colmar. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lille Europe and Strasbourg. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Dunkirk and Colmar. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 4hrs, 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 Dunkirk and Colmar. It typically takes around 10h 30m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dunkirk to Colmar. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lille and Strasbourg. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 10h 30m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Dunkirk and Colmar. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 10h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dunkirk to Colmar. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Strasbourg (SXB) then take the train to Colmar. instead which will take 3h 50m.

The closest major airport to Colmar is EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) which is approximately 55km (34 miles) from Colmar. Strasbourg Airport (SXB) (SXB) and Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ) (ETZ) 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 Dunkirk and Colmar. The distance is around 638km (397 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dunkirk to Colmar is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €140 ($140).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dunkirk and Colmar

Transport options from Dunkirk to Colmar
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Lille Europe, plane + 2 similar
3h 10m
€230($230)
every 4 hours754km (469 miles)
Train and Plane3h 50m
€455($455)
every 4 hours1,092km (678 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, plane4h 45m
€435($435)
every 4 hours860km (534 miles)
Train
4hrs
€140($140)
twice daily766km (476 miles)
Bus
10h 30m
€38($38)
4 times a day711km (442 miles)
Drive
6h 10m
€86($86)
on demand638km (397 miles)

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Airports near Colmar

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

BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Colmar
SXB
Strasbourg Airport (SXB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
56km (35 miles) from Colmar
ETZ
Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
130km (81 miles) from Colmar