How to travel from Grasse to Colmar, France

The distance between Grasse and Colmar is around 550km (342 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 35m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Grasse to Colmar by plane, taxi, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Nice (NCE) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Colmar.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
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Train

Take the train to Colmar.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)
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Bus via Basel SBB

Take the bus to Basel SBB and then to Colmar.

  • Duration12h 40m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)

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Drive

Drive to Colmar.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Distance756km (470 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Grasse and Colmar

There are several options for getting from Grasse to Colmar by plane, taxi, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €22 ($22) and will take around 13h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €145 ($145).

The distance between Grasse and Colmar is around 550km (342 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 492km (306 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Grasse and Colmar by plane and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Grasse to Colmar is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €145 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Grasse and Colmar, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €22 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Grasse and Colmar. It typically takes around 8h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Grasse to Colmar. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Cannes. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 25m.

TGV inOui run train services between Grasse and Colmar. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 8h 25m, 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 Grasse and Colmar. It typically takes around 13h 30m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Grasse to Colmar. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in GRENOBLE - Gare Routière - GRENOBLE. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 13h 30m.

Zou! LER, Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Grasse and Colmar. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 13h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Grasse to Colmar. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Strasbourg (SXB) then take a taxi to Colmar. instead which will take 2h 45m.

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 Grasse and Colmar. The distance is around 756km (470 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Grasse to Colmar is to fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around €340 ($340).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Grasse and Colmar

Transport options from Grasse to Colmar
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
2h 35m
€145($145)
twice daily550km (342 miles)
Plane and Taxi2h 45m
€340($340)
twice daily648km (403 miles)
Fly to Zurich (ZRH), train3h 45m
€305($305)
twice daily648km (403 miles)
Train
8h 25m
€175($175)
twice daily969km (602 miles)
Bus via Basel SBB + 1 similar
12h 40m
€55($55)
3 times a week797km (495 miles)
Bus13h 30m
€22($22)
4 times a week835km (519 miles)
Drive
7h 50m
€100($100)
on demand756km (470 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