How to travel from Poitiers to Colmar, France

The distance between Poitiers and Colmar is around 783km (486 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 2h 50m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Poitiers to Colmar by train, 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 Taxi

Fly from Poitiers (PIS) to Strasbourg (SXB) then take a taxi to Colmar.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    €1,120($1,120)
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Train

Take the train to Strasbourg and then to Colmar.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
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Drive

Drive to Colmar.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Distance783km (486 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Poitiers and Colmar

There are several options for getting from Poitiers to Colmar by train, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €155 ($155) and will take around 4h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €1,120 ($1,120).

The distance between Poitiers and Colmar is around 783km (486 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 554km (344 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Poitiers and Colmar by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Poitiers to Colmar is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €1,120 ($1,120).

The cheapest way to travel between Poitiers and Colmar, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €155 ($155) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Poitiers and Colmar. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Poitiers to Colmar. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Strasbourg. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Poitiers and Colmar. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 4h 45m, 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 Poitiers and Colmar. We recommend that you fly from Poitiers (PIS) to Strasbourg (SXB) then take a taxi to Colmar. instead which will take 2h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Poitiers to Colmar. We recommend that you fly from Poitiers (PIS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Colmar. instead which will take 4h 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 Poitiers and Colmar. The distance is around 783km (486 miles) by road and it will take around 7hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Poitiers to Colmar is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around €155 ($155).

How do I get from Poitiers to Colmar

Compare travel optionsbetween Poitiers and Colmar

Transport options from Poitiers to Colmar
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Taxi + 5 similar
2h 50m
€1,120($1,120)
on demand813km (505 miles)
Train and Plane4h 10m
€280($280)
twice daily856km (532 miles)
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, plane4h 20m
€220($220)
every 3 hours1,040km (646 miles)
Plane and Train4h 25m
€395($395)
once daily830km (515 miles)
Train, Plane and Taxi4h 30m
€395($395)
every 3 hours1,086km (675 miles)
Train to St Pierre Des Corps, plane and taxi4h 35m
€455($455)
every 20 mins1,078km (670 miles)
Train
4h 45m
€155($155)
every 20 mins842km (523 miles)
Drive
7hrs
€105($105)
on demand783km (486 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