How to travel from Marseille to Colmar, France

The distance between Marseille and Colmar is around 687km (427 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 2h 35m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Marseille 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 ColmarMarseille if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Taxi

Fly from Marseille (MRS) to Strasbourg (SXB) then take a taxi to Colmar.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €360($360)
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Train via Belfort-Montbeliard Tgv

Take the train to Belfort-Montbeliard Tgv and then to Colmar.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Colmar.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
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Drive

Drive to Colmar.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Distance727km (451 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Marseille and Colmar

There are several options for getting from Marseille to Colmar by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 10hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €360 ($360).

The distance between Marseille and Colmar is around 687km (427 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 554km (344 miles)

It takes around 5h 25m to get from Marseille and Colmar by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Marseille to Colmar is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €360 ($360).

The cheapest way to travel between Marseille and Colmar, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Marseille and Colmar. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Marseille and Colmar with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a day and takes 5h 25m.

TGV inOui run train services between Marseille and Colmar. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 5h 25m, 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 Marseille and Colmar. It typically takes around 10hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Marseille to Colmar. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 10hrs.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Marseille and Colmar. Buses run twice daily and take around 10hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Marseille to Colmar. We recommend that you fly from Marseille (MRS) to Strasbourg (SXB) then take a taxi to Colmar. instead which will take 2h 35m.

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 Marseille and Colmar. The distance is around 727km (451 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marseille to Colmar is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Marseille and Colmar

Transport options from Marseille to Colmar
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Taxi + 1 similar
2h 35m
€360($360)
every 20 mins687km (427 miles)
Train, Plane and Taxi5h 20m
€400($400)
every 4 hours841km (522 miles)
Train via Belfort-Montbeliard Tgv + 1 similar
5hrs
€170($170)
4 times a day752km (467 miles)
Train5h 25m
€140($140)
4 times a day758km (471 miles)
Bus
10hrs
€50($50)
twice daily753km (468 miles)
Drive
6h 45m
€100($100)
on demand727km (451 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