How to travel from Montpellier to Colmar, France

The distance between Montpellier and Colmar is around 609km (379 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 25m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Montpellier 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.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Colmar.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)
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Train

Take the train to Colmar.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Colmar.

  • Duration9h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €49($49)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Colmar.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Distance716km (445 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Montpellier and Colmar

There are several options for getting from Montpellier to Colmar by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €49 ($49) and will take around 9h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €175 ($175).

The distance between Montpellier and Colmar is around 609km (379 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 565km (351 miles)

It takes around 5h 20m to get from Montpellier 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 Montpellier to Colmar is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €175 ($175).

The cheapest way to travel between Montpellier and Colmar, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €49 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Montpellier and Colmar. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Montpellier and Colmar with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 5h 20m.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Montpellier and Colmar. Trains depart once daily and will take around 5h 20m, 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 Montpellier and Colmar. It typically takes around 9h 45m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Montpellier 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 9h 45m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and Union Ivkoni - Unibus run regular bus services between Montpellier and Colmar. Buses run twice daily and take around 9h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Montpellier to Colmar. We recommend that you take the bus to Marseille - Marseille Provence Airport then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Strasbourg (SXB) then take a taxi to Colmar. instead which will take 3h 60m.

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 Montpellier and Colmar. The distance is around 716km (445 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 Montpellier to Colmar is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).

How do I get from Montpellier to Colmar

Compare travel optionsbetween Montpellier and Colmar

Transport options from Montpellier to Colmar
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
2h 25m
€175($175)
hourly609km (379 miles)
Train, Plane and Taxi3h 15m
€470($470)
once daily731km (454 miles)
Bus, Plane and Taxi3h 60m
€360($360)
4 times a week812km (505 miles)
Train to Toulouse Matabiau, plane and taxi4h 50m
€435($435)
every 4 hours1,050km (653 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 20m
€140($140)
once daily752km (467 miles)
Train via Mulhouse5h 30m
€170($170)
once daily750km (466 miles)
Bus
9h 45m
€49($49)
twice daily744km (463 miles)
Drive
6h 40m
€95($95)
on demand716km (445 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