How to travel from Quimper to Colmar, France

The distance between Quimper and Colmar is around 1,027km (638 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 60m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Quimper 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.

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Train to Brest, plane

Take the train to Brest then fly from Brest (BES) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Colmar.

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €305($305)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Colmar.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €360($360)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris then Strasbourg and then to Colmar.

  • Duration14h 40m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €64($64)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Colmar.

  • Duration10h 15m
  • Distance1,092km (679 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Quimper and Colmar

There are several options for getting from Quimper to Colmar by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €64 ($64) and will take around 14h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €305 ($305).

The distance between Quimper and Colmar is around 1,027km (638 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 851km (529 miles)

It takes around 6h 40m to get from Quimper and Colmar by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Quimper to Colmar is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 60m and will set you back approx €305 ($305).

The cheapest way to travel between Quimper and Colmar, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €64 ($64) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Quimper and Colmar. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Quimper to Colmar. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Gare de l'Est. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6h 40m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Quimper and Colmar. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 6h 40m, 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 Quimper and Colmar. It typically takes around 14h 40m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Quimper to Colmar. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris and Strasbourg. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 14h 40m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and RegioJet run regular bus services between Quimper and Colmar. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 14h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Quimper to Colmar. We recommend that you take the train to Brest then fly from Brest (BES) to Strasbourg (SXB) then take the train 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 Quimper and Colmar. The distance is around 1,092km (679 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Quimper to Colmar is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around €360 ($360).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Quimper and Colmar

Transport options from Quimper to Colmar
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Brest, plane + 3 similar
4h 60m
€305($305)
every 4 hours1,100km (684 miles)
Train and Plane5hrs
€455($455)
every 4 hours1,335km (829 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane5h 10m
€200($200)
4 times a day1,044km (649 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane5h 10m
€195($195)
4 times a day1,027km (638 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 40m
€360($360)
every 20 mins1,109km (689 miles)
Train via Rennes7h 40m
€195($195)
once daily1,153km (716 miles)
Bus
14h 40m
€64($64)
every 20 mins1,123km (698 miles)
Drive
10h 15m
€195($195)
on demand1,092km (679 miles)

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Airlines

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