How to travel from Rouen to Colmar, France

The distance between Rouen and Colmar is around 642km (399 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Rouen 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Colmar.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €230($230)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Colmar.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine then Strasbourg and then to Colmar.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €51($51)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Colmar.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Distance676km (420 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rouen and Colmar

There are several options for getting from Rouen to Colmar by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €51 ($51) and will take around 9hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €230 ($230).

The distance between Rouen and Colmar is around 642km (399 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 483km (300 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Rouen and Colmar by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rouen to Colmar is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €230 ($230).

The cheapest way to travel between Rouen and Colmar, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €51 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rouen and Colmar. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rouen to Colmar. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Magenta and Paris l'Est. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Rouen and Colmar. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 4hrs, 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 Rouen and Colmar. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rouen to Colmar. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and Strasbourg. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9hrs.

Blablabus, FlixBus and RegioJet run regular bus services between Rouen and Colmar. Buses run twice daily and take around 9hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rouen to Colmar. We recommend that you take the train to Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Colmar. instead which will take 3h 55m.

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 Rouen and Colmar. The distance is around 676km (420 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rouen to Colmar is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €130 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rouen and Colmar

Transport options from Rouen to Colmar
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
3h 55m
€230($230)
hourly642km (399 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, plane5h 10m
€270($270)
every 2 hours821km (510 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, plane5h 20m
€250($250)
twice daily723km (449 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, plane5h 35m
€245($245)
every 20 mins897km (557 miles)
Train, Plane and Taxi4h 45m
€830($830)
twice daily737km (458 miles)
Train
4hrs
€130($130)
4 times a day646km (401 miles)
Bus
9hrs
€51($51)
twice daily710km (441 miles)
Drive
6h 25m
€90($90)
on demand676km (420 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