How to travel from Saint-Malo to Colmar, France

The distance between Saint-Malo and Colmar is around 945km (587 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 4h 15m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Saint-Malo 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.

👋 Also check out ColmarSaint-Malo if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Colmar.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    €355($355)
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Train

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

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
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Bus

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

  • Duration12h 35m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €58($58)
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Drive

Drive to Colmar.

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Distance947km (588 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Malo and Colmar

There are several options for getting from Saint-Malo to Colmar by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €58 ($58) and will take around 12h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €690 ($690).

The distance between Saint-Malo and Colmar is around 945km (587 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 695km (432 miles)

It takes around 5h 15m to get from Saint-Malo and Colmar by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Malo to Colmar is to take the train, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €690 ($690).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Malo and Colmar, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €58 ($58) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Malo and Colmar. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Malo 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 5h 15m.

TGV inOui run train services between Saint-Malo and Colmar. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 5h 15m, 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 Saint-Malo and Colmar. It typically takes around 12h 35m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Malo to Colmar. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and Strasbourg. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 12h 35m.

Blablabus, FlixBus and RegioJet run regular bus services between Saint-Malo and Colmar. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 12h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Malo to Colmar. We recommend that you take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Strasbourg (SXB) then take a taxi to Colmar. instead which will take 4h 15m.

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-Malo and Colmar. The distance is around 947km (588 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Malo to Colmar is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around €195 ($195).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Malo and Colmar

Transport options from Saint-Malo to Colmar
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
5hrs
€355($355)
hourly1,445km (898 miles)
Train to Pontchaillou, plane5h 50m
€215($215)
once daily1,115km (693 miles)
Train, Plane and Taxi4h 15m
€690($690)
hourly1,099km (683 miles)
Train to Rennes, plane and taxi4h 45m
€405($405)
every 3 hours1,011km (628 miles)
Train to Caen, plane and taxi6h 40m
€660($660)
twice daily1,251km (777 miles)
Train
5h 15m
€195($195)
every 20 mins945km (587 miles)
Bus
12h 35m
€58($58)
4 times a week983km (611 miles)
Drive
8h 45m
€125($125)
on demand947km (588 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