How to travel from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Colmar, France

The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Colmar is around 885km (550 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Colmar by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ColmarLes Sables-dʼOlonne if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Strasbourg (SXB) then take the train to Colmar.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Colmar.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €355($355)
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Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Colmar.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Distance939km (584 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Colmar

There are several options for getting from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Colmar by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around €130 ($130) and will take around 3h 55m.

The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Colmar is around 885km (550 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 712km (442 miles)

It takes around 6h 20m to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Colmar by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Colmar is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €130 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Colmar, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around €130 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Colmar. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Colmar. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Gare de l'Est. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Colmar. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 6h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Colmar. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Strasbourg (SXB) then take the train to Colmar. instead which will take 3h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Colmar. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Strasbourg (SXB) then take the train to Colmar. instead which will take 3h 55m.

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 Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Colmar. The distance is around 939km (584 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Colmar is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around €355 ($355).

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Transport options from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Colmar
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 55m
€130($130)
every 3 hours903km (561 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane3h 55m
€165($165)
every 3 hours885km (550 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 20m
€355($355)
twice daily1,006km (625 miles)
Train via Nantes7hrs
€160($160)
twice daily1,043km (648 miles)
Drive
8h 50m
€170($170)
on demand939km (584 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