How to travel from Lyon to Colmar, France

The distance between Lyon and Colmar is around 415km (258 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Lyon to Colmar by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Plane and Train

Fly from Lyon (LYS) to Strasbourg (SXB) then take the train to Colmar.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €270($270)
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Train

Take the train to Colmar.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €85($85)
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Bus

Take the bus to Colmar.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €26($26)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Colmar.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance415km (258 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lyon and Colmar

There are several options for getting from Lyon to Colmar by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 5h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €270 ($270).

The distance between Lyon and Colmar is around 415km (258 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 321km (200 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Lyon and Colmar by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lyon to Colmar is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €270 ($270).

The cheapest way to travel between Lyon and Colmar, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €26 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lyon and Colmar. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Lyon and Colmar with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a day and takes 3h 15m.

TGV inOui run train services between Lyon and Colmar. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 3h 15m, 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 Lyon and Colmar. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Lyon and Colmar with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 5h 50m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Lyon and Colmar. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 5h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lyon to Colmar. We recommend that you fly from Lyon (LYS) to Strasbourg (SXB) then take the train 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 Lyon and Colmar. The distance is around 415km (258 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lyon to Colmar is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around €85 ($85).

How do I get from Lyon to Colmar

Compare travel optionsbetween Lyon and Colmar

Transport options from Lyon to Colmar
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
2h 10m
€270($270)
hourly465km (289 miles)
Train
3h 15m
€85($85)
every 4 hours438km (272 miles)
Bus
5h 50m
€26($26)
every 20 mins438km (272 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
€56($56)
on demand415km (258 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Lyon and Colmar

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