How to travel from Paris to Colmar, France

The distance between Paris and Colmar is around 501km (311 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Paris to Colmar by train, car and plane. 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.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)

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Plane and Train

Fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Colmar.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
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Drive

Drive to Colmar.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Distance529km (329 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Paris and Colmar

There are several options for getting from Paris to Colmar by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €90 ($90) and will take around 2h 20m.

The distance between Paris and Colmar is around 501km (311 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 381km (237 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Paris and Colmar by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Paris to Colmar is to take the train which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €90 ($90).

The cheapest way to travel between Paris and Colmar, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €90 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Paris and Colmar. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs 5 times a day.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Paris and Colmar with no changeovers required. The train runs 5 times a day and takes 2h 20m.

TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Paris and Colmar. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 2h 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 Paris and Colmar. We recommend that you take the train to Colmar. instead which will take 2h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Paris to Colmar. We recommend that you fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Colmar. instead which will take 2h 25m.

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 Paris and Colmar. The distance is around 529km (329 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Paris to Colmar is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).

How do I get from Paris to Colmar

Compare travel optionsbetween Paris and Colmar

Transport options from Paris to Colmar
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 20m
€90($90)
every 4 hours504km (313 miles)
Train via Basel Sbb3h 45m
€150($150)
every 4 hours598km (371 miles)
Plane and Train + 1 similar
2h 25m
€200($200)
every 30 mins501km (311 miles)
Fly to Zurich (ZRH), train3h 40m
€290($290)
every 4 hours680km (422 miles)
Drive
5hrs
€71($71)
on demand529km (329 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