How to travel from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Colmar, France

The distance between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Colmar is around 1,032km (641 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 3h 40m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz 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.

👋 Also check out ColmarSaint-Jean-de-Luz if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Taxi

Fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Strasbourg (SXB) then take a taxi to Colmar.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €450($450)
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Train

Take the train to Massy Tgv then Strasbourg and then to Colmar.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)
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Drive

Drive to Colmar.

  • Duration10h 25m
  • Distance1,072km (666 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Colmar

There are several options for getting from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Colmar by train, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €220 ($220) and will take around 7h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €450 ($450).

The distance between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Colmar is around 1,032km (641 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 872km (542 miles)

It takes around 7h 40m to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Colmar by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Colmar is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €450 ($450).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Colmar, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €220 ($220) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Colmar. It typically takes around 7h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Colmar. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Massy Tgv and Strasbourg. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 40m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Colmar. Trains depart once daily and will take around 7h 40m, 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 Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Colmar. We recommend that you fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Strasbourg (SXB) then take a taxi to Colmar. instead which will take 3h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Colmar. We recommend that you fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Strasbourg (SXB) then take a taxi to Colmar. instead which will take 3h 40m.

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 Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Colmar. The distance is around 1,072km (666 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Colmar is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 40m and will usually cost around €220 ($220).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Colmar

Transport options from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Colmar
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Taxi + 2 similar
3h 40m
€450($450)
hourly1,032km (641 miles)
Plane and Train4h 5m
€255($255)
hourly1,181km (734 miles)
Train, Plane and Taxi4h 45m
€335($335)
every 4 hours1,041km (647 miles)
Train
7h 40m
€220($220)
once daily1,303km (810 miles)
Drive
10h 25m
€190($190)
on demand1,072km (666 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