How to travel from Rennes to Colmar, France

The distance between Rennes and Colmar is around 864km (537 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 3h 25m.

8 routes found

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

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Plane and Taxi

Fly from Rennes (RNS) to Strasbourg (SXB) then take a taxi to Colmar.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €670($670)
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Train

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

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)

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Bus

Take the bus to Strasbourg and then to Colmar.

  • Duration16h 15m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €69($69)
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Drive

Drive to Colmar.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Distance878km (546 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rennes and Colmar

There are several options for getting from Rennes to Colmar by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €69 ($69) and will take around 16h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €670 ($670).

The distance between Rennes and Colmar is around 864km (537 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 671km (417 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Rennes and Colmar by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rennes to Colmar is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €670 ($670).

The cheapest way to travel between Rennes and Colmar, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €69 ($69) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rennes and Colmar. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rennes 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 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Rennes and Colmar. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 4h 20m, 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 Rennes and Colmar. It typically takes around 16h 15m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rennes to Colmar. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Strasbourg. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 16h 15m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Rennes and Colmar. Buses run twice a week and take around 16h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rennes to Colmar. We recommend that you fly from Rennes (RNS) to Strasbourg (SXB) then take a taxi to Colmar. instead which will take 3h 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 Rennes and Colmar. The distance is around 878km (546 miles) by road and it will take around 8hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rennes to Colmar is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €185 ($185).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rennes and Colmar

Transport options from Rennes to Colmar
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Taxi + 3 similar
3h 25m
€670($670)
every 20 mins1,021km (635 miles)
Plane and Train4h 10m
€335($335)
hourly1,367km (849 miles)
Fly to Lyon (LYS), Train5hrs
€195($195)
once daily1,037km (645 miles)
Train, Plane and Taxi3h 50m
€390($390)
every 3 hours930km (578 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 20m
€185($185)
4 times a day864km (537 miles)
Train via Strasbourg5h 35m
€165($165)
twice daily910km (565 miles)
Bus
16h 15m
€69($69)
twice a week1,141km (709 miles)
Drive
8hrs
€120($120)
on demand878km (546 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