How to travel from Limoges to Colmar, France
The distance between Limoges and Colmar is around 659km (409 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 2h 60m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Limoges 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 Colmar → Limoges if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Taxi
Fly from Limoges (LIG) to Strasbourg (SXB) then take a taxi to Colmar.
- Duration2h 60m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost€450($450)
Multiple operators
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Train
Take the train to Paris Austerlitz then Strasbourg and then to Colmar.
- Duration5h 50m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost€150($150)
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Bus
Take the bus to Lyon Gare Perrache and then to Colmar.
- Duration11h 50m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€41($41)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Limoges and Colmar
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Limoges to Colmar by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 12h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €450 ($450).
The distance between Limoges and Colmar is around 659km (409 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 525km (326 miles)
It takes around 5h 50m to get from Limoges and Colmar by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Limoges to Colmar is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx €450 ($450).
The cheapest way to travel between Limoges and Colmar, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Limoges and Colmar. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Limoges to Colmar. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Austerlitz, Gare de l'Est and Strasbourg. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.
SNCF, TGV inOui, Deutsche Bahn and Swiss Railways run train services between Limoges and Colmar. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5h 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 Limoges and Colmar. It typically takes around 11h 50m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Limoges to Colmar. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Gare Perrache. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 11h 50m.
Union Ivkoni, FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Limoges and Colmar. Buses run twice a week and take around 11h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Limoges to Colmar. We recommend that you take the train to Bordeaux St Jean then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Strasbourg (SXB) then take a taxi to Colmar. instead which will take 5h 20m.
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 Limoges and Colmar. The distance is around 659km (409 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Limoges to Colmar is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).
Compare travel optionsbetween Limoges and Colmar
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Taxi + 4 similar | 2h 60m | €450($450) | every 20 mins | 746km (463 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 20m | €215($215) | 5 times a day | 1,020km (634 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 5h 20m | €295($295) | every 20 mins | 772km (479 miles) |
| Train to Paris Austerlitz, plane | 6hrs | €260($260) | every 3 hours | 906km (563 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Taxi | 5h 20m | €340($340) | 5 times a day | 1,065km (662 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5h 50m | €150($150) | every 3 hours | 907km (564 miles) |
| Train via Vierzon Ville | 7h 10m | €230($230) | 5 times a day | 759km (472 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 11h 50m | €41($41) | twice a week | 872km (542 miles) |
| Bus via Lyon Gare Perrache | 12h 35m | €40($40) | twice a week | 868km (539 miles) |
Drive | 6h 40m | €120($120) | on demand | 659km (409 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Limoges and Colmar
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Union Ivkoni
Airports near Colmar
The following major airports near Colmar offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
- Distance
- 55km (34 miles) from Colmar
Strasbourg Airport (SXB)
- Distance
- 56km (35 miles) from Colmar
Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ)
- Distance
- 130km (81 miles) from Colmar