How to travel from Nimes to Colmar, France

The distance between Nimes and Colmar is around 666km (414 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 2h 45m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Nimes 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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Train, Plane and Taxi

Take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Strasbourg (SXB) then take a taxi to Colmar.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €460($460)
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Train

Take the train to Colmar.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Colmar.

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €46($46)
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Drive

Drive to Colmar.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Distance666km (414 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nimes and Colmar

There are several options for getting from Nimes to Colmar by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €46 ($46) and will take around 8h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €460 ($460).

The distance between Nimes and Colmar is around 666km (414 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 525km (326 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Nimes and Colmar by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nimes to Colmar is to take the train, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €460 ($460).

The cheapest way to travel between Nimes and Colmar, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €46 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nimes and Colmar. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Nimes and Colmar with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 4h 50m.

TGV inOui run train services between Nimes and Colmar. Trains depart once daily and will take around 4h 50m, 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 Nimes and Colmar. It typically takes around 8h 55m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nimes 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 8h 55m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and Union Ivkoni - Unibus run regular bus services between Nimes and Colmar. Buses run twice daily and take around 8h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nimes 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 30m.

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 Nimes and Colmar. The distance is around 666km (414 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nimes to Colmar is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nimes and Colmar

Transport options from Nimes to Colmar
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Taxi + 1 similar
2h 45m
€460($460)
once daily681km (423 miles)
Bus, Plane and Taxi3h 30m
€360($360)
every 20 mins761km (473 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 50m
€130($130)
once daily702km (436 miles)
Train via Belfort-Montbéliard TGV5h 5m
€160($160)
once daily700km (435 miles)
Bus
8h 55m
€46($46)
twice daily690km (429 miles)
Drive
6h 10m
€90($90)
on demand666km (414 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