How to travel from Orleans to Colmar, France

The distance between Orleans and Colmar is around 576km (358 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Orleans to Colmar by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ColmarOrleans if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Paris Austerlitz then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Colmar.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €230($230)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Austerlitz and then to Colmar.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Strasbourg and then to Colmar.

  • Duration11hrs
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €49($49)
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Drive

Drive to Colmar.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Distance576km (358 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Orleans and Colmar

There are several options for getting from Orleans to Colmar by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €49 ($49) and will take around 11hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €230 ($230).

The distance between Orleans and Colmar is around 576km (358 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 406km (252 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Orleans and Colmar by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Orleans to Colmar is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €230 ($230).

The cheapest way to travel between Orleans 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 Orleans and Colmar. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Orleans to Colmar. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Austerlitz, Gare d'Austerlitz and Gare de l'Est. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Orleans and Colmar. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 3h 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 Orleans and Colmar. It typically takes around 11hrs and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Orleans to Colmar. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Strasbourg. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 11hrs.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Orleans and Colmar. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 11hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Orleans to Colmar. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Austerlitz then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Colmar. instead which will take 3h 40m.

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 Orleans and Colmar. The distance is around 576km (358 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Orleans to Colmar is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €125 ($125).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Orleans and Colmar

Transport options from Orleans to Colmar
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 40m
€230($230)
hourly627km (390 miles)
Train to Paris Austerlitz, plane4h 55m
€270($270)
every 2 hours806km (501 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 50m
€125($125)
4 times a day635km (395 miles)
Train via Paris Austerlitz4h 25m
€160($160)
every 2 hours652km (405 miles)
Bus
11hrs
€49($49)
3 times a week736km (457 miles)
Drive
5h 15m
€78($78)
on demand576km (358 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