How to travel from Le Havre to Colmar, France

The distance between Le Havre and Colmar is around 730km (454 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Le Havre to Colmar by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ColmarLe Havre if you're planning a return trip.

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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 40m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €235($235)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Colmar.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

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

  • Duration9h 50m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €49($49)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Colmar.

  • Duration6h 60m
  • Distance739km (459 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Le Havre and Colmar

There are several options for getting from Le Havre to Colmar by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €49 ($49) and will take around 9h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €235 ($235).

The distance between Le Havre and Colmar is around 730km (454 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 554km (344 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Le Havre and Colmar by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Le Havre to Colmar is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx €235 ($235).

The cheapest way to travel between Le Havre and Colmar, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €49 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Le Havre and Colmar. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Le Havre to Colmar. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare, Magenta and Paris-Est. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Le Havre and Colmar. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 4h 50m, 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 Le Havre and Colmar. It typically takes around 9h 50m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Le Havre to Colmar. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris and Strasbourg. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 9h 50m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and RegioJet run regular bus services between Le Havre and Colmar. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 9h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Le Havre 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 5h 5m.

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 Le Havre and Colmar. The distance is around 739km (459 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Le Havre to Colmar is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around €125 ($125).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Le Havre and Colmar

Transport options from Le Havre to Colmar
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
4h 40m
€235($235)
hourly730km (454 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, plane5h 55m
€345($345)
every 4 hours909km (565 miles)
Bus, Plane and Taxi5h 5m
€560($560)
5 times a day1,097km (681 miles)
Train
4h 50m
€125($125)
4 times a day734km (456 miles)
Bus
9h 50m
€49($49)
4 times a day767km (477 miles)
Drive
6h 60m
€135($135)
on demand739km (459 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