How to travel from Megeve to Colmar, France

The distance between Megeve and Colmar is around 383km (238 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 55m.

5 routes found

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

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Bus, Plane and Train

Take the bus to Geneva Airport then fly from Geneva (GVA) to Zurich (ZRH) then take the train to Basel Sbb and then to Colmar.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time45min
  • Typical cost
    €265($265)
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Bus

Take the bus to Geneva then Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse and then to Colmar.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €19($19)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Colmar.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Distance383km (238 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Megeve and Colmar

There are several options for getting from Megeve to Colmar by bus, car, plane, train and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €19 ($19) and will take around 6h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €52 ($52).

The distance between Megeve and Colmar is around 383km (238 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 253km (157 miles)

It takes around 6h 35m to get from Megeve and Colmar by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Megeve to Colmar is to drive which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €52 ($52).

The cheapest way to travel between Megeve and Colmar, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €19 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Megeve and Colmar. We recommend that you drive to Colmar. instead which will take 3h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Megeve and Colmar. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Megeve to Colmar. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gare Sncf, Geneva and Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.

FlixBus, Blablabus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus and RegioJet run regular bus services between Megeve and Colmar. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 6h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Megeve to Colmar. We recommend that you take the bus to Geneva Airport then fly from Geneva (GVA) to Zurich (ZRH) then take the train to Basel Sbb and then to Colmar. instead which will take 4hrs.

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 Megeve and Colmar. The distance is around 383km (238 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Megeve to Colmar is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 35m and will usually cost around €19 ($19).

How do I get from Megeve to Colmar

Compare travel optionsbetween Megeve and Colmar

Transport options from Megeve to Colmar
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Train + 2 similar
4hrs
€265($265)
5 times a day480km (298 miles)
Bus to Geneva Airport, plane and train4h 20m
€295($295)
5 times a day893km (555 miles)
Bus, Plane and Taxi4h 40m
€415($415)
every 20 mins646km (401 miles)
Bus
6h 35m
€19($19)
4 times a week418km (260 miles)
Drive
3h 55m
€52($52)
on demand383km (238 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