How to travel from Metz to Colmar, France

The distance between Metz and Colmar is around 207km (128 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 20m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Metz to Colmar by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Colmar.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
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Drive

Drive to Colmar.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Distance207km (128 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Metz and Colmar

There are several options for getting from Metz to Colmar by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 1h 20m.

The distance between Metz and Colmar is around 207km (128 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 145km (90 miles)

It takes around 1h 20m to get from Metz and Colmar by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Metz to Colmar is to take the train which takes around 1h 20m and will set you back approx €50 ($50).

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

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Metz and Colmar. It typically takes around 1h 20m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Metz and Colmar with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 1h 20m.

TGV inOui run train services between Metz and Colmar. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 1h 20m, 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 Metz and Colmar. We recommend that you take the train to Colmar. instead which will take 1h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Metz to Colmar. We recommend that you take the train to Colmar. instead which will take 1h 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 Metz and Colmar. The distance is around 207km (128 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Metz to Colmar is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 20m and will usually cost around €50 ($50).

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Transport options from Metz to Colmar
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 20m
€50($50)
twice daily210km (130 miles)
Drive
2h 10m
€37($37)
on demand207km (128 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