How to travel from Lille to Colmar, France

The distance between Lille and Colmar is around 472km (293 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 2h 10m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Lille 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.

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Plane and Taxi

Fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Strasbourg (SXB) then take a taxi to Colmar.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €780($780)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Strasbourg and then to Colmar.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Metz Central Bus Station then take the train to Colmar.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Colmar.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Distance565km (351 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lille and Colmar

There are several options for getting from Lille to Colmar by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €55 ($55) and will take around 8h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €780 ($780).

The distance between Lille and Colmar is around 472km (293 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 421km (262 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Lille and Colmar by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lille to Colmar is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €780 ($780).

The cheapest way to travel between Lille and Colmar, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €55 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lille and Colmar. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lille to Colmar. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Strasbourg. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Lille and Colmar. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 3h 25m, 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 Lille and Colmar. We recommend that you fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Strasbourg (SXB) then take a taxi to Colmar. instead which will take 2h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lille to Colmar. We recommend that you fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Strasbourg (SXB) then take a taxi to Colmar. instead which will take 2h 10m.

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 Lille and Colmar. The distance is around 565km (351 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lille to Colmar is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around €135 ($135).

How do I get from Lille to Colmar

Compare travel optionsbetween Lille and Colmar

Transport options from Lille to Colmar
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Taxi + 4 similar
2h 10m
€780($780)
hourly472km (293 miles)
Train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, plane2h 40m
€250($250)
hourly674km (419 miles)
Train and Plane2h 55m
€225($225)
every 2 hours622km (387 miles)
Train to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, plane4h 20m
€415($415)
every 2 hours781km (485 miles)
Train, Plane and Taxi2h 45m
€480($480)
every 2 hours532km (331 miles)
Train
3h 25m
€135($135)
twice daily686km (426 miles)
Bus and Train
8h 25m
€55($55)
3 times a week764km (475 miles)
Drive
5h 35m
€76($76)
on demand565km (351 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