How to travel from Étretat to Colmar, France

The distance between Étretat and Colmar is around 728km (452 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 60m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Étretat to Colmar by bus, car, plane, taxi and train. 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 Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Colmar.

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €235($235)
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Bus

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

  • Duration10h 45m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €51($51)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others

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Drive

Drive to Colmar.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Distance736km (458 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Étretat and Colmar

There are several options for getting from Étretat to Colmar by bus, car, plane, taxi and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €51 ($51) and will take around 10h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €235 ($235).

The distance between Étretat and Colmar is around 728km (452 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 553km (344 miles)

It takes around 10h 45m to get from Étretat and Colmar by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Étretat to Colmar is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 60m and will set you back approx €235 ($235).

The cheapest way to travel between Étretat and Colmar, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €51 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Étretat and Colmar. We recommend that you take the train to Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Colmar. instead which will take 4h 60m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Étretat and Colmar. It typically takes around 10h 45m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Étretat to Colmar. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gares, Paris and Strasbourg. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 10h 45m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and RegioJet run regular bus services between Étretat and Colmar. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 10h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Étretat to Colmar. We recommend that you take the bus to Caen: Gare Routière then fly from Caen (CFR) to Strasbourg (SXB) then take a taxi to Colmar. instead which will take 6hrs.

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 Étretat and Colmar. The distance is around 736km (458 miles) by road and it will take around 7hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Étretat to Colmar is to take the bus which takes, on average, 10h 45m and will usually cost around €51 ($51).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Étretat and Colmar

Transport options from Étretat to Colmar
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
4h 60m
€235($235)
once daily728km (452 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, plane6h 15m
€345($345)
once daily907km (564 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, plane6h 25m
€185($185)
once daily809km (503 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, plane6h 45m
€280($280)
once daily987km (613 miles)
Bus, Plane and Taxi6hrs
€565($565)
5 times a day1,130km (702 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
10h 45m
€51($51)
4 times a day801km (497 miles)
Bus via Paris Charles de Gaulle13h 25m
€51($51)
twice daily877km (545 miles)
Drive
7hrs
€130($130)
on demand736km (458 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