How to travel from Perpignan to Colmar, France

The distance between Perpignan and Colmar is around 768km (477 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Perpignan 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.

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Montpellier Sud De France then fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Colmar.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
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Train

Take the train to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud and then to Colmar.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
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Bus

Take the bus to Grenoble and then to Colmar.

  • Duration13h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
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Drive

Drive to Colmar.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Distance865km (537 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Perpignan and Colmar

There are several options for getting from Perpignan to Colmar by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €55 ($55) and will take around 13h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €185 ($185).

The distance between Perpignan and Colmar is around 768km (477 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 692km (430 miles)

It takes around 7h 10m to get from Perpignan and Colmar by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Perpignan to Colmar is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €185 ($185).

The cheapest way to travel between Perpignan and Colmar, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €55 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Perpignan and Colmar. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Perpignan to Colmar. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 10m.

TGV inOui and Renfe SNCF run train services between Perpignan and Colmar. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 7h 10m, 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 Perpignan and Colmar. It typically takes around 13h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Perpignan to Colmar. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Grenoble. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 45m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Perpignan and Colmar. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Perpignan to Colmar. We recommend that you take the train to Narbonne and then to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Strasbourg (SXB) then take a taxi to Colmar. instead which will take 5hrs.

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 Perpignan and Colmar. The distance is around 865km (537 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Perpignan to Colmar is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around €165 ($165).

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Transport options from Perpignan to Colmar
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 6 similar
3h 50m
€185($185)
every 20 mins768km (477 miles)
Train to Girona, plane4h 30m
€170($170)
every 20 mins1,097km (682 miles)
Train to Barcelona-Sants, plane4h 35m
€230($230)
every 20 mins1,093km (679 miles)
Train to Narbonne, plane4h 50m
€220($220)
hourly948km (589 miles)
Train to Barcelona-Sants, plane5h 35m
€260($260)
every 20 mins1,227km (763 miles)
Train to Montpellier Sud De France, plane and taxi4h 40m
€490($490)
once daily886km (551 miles)
Train, Plane and Taxi5hrs
€325($325)
hourly1,017km (632 miles)
Train
7h 10m
€165($165)
twice daily907km (563 miles)
Bus
13h 45m
€55($55)
once daily991km (616 miles)
Drive
7h 55m
€155($155)
on demand865km (537 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