How to travel from Saint-Nazaire to Colmar, France

The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Colmar is around 836km (520 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 5m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Saint-Nazaire 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.

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Strasbourg (SXB) then take the train to Colmar.

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
Operated by

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Train via Nantes

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

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €350($350)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Nantes then take the bus to Strasbourg and then to Colmar.

  • Duration15h 25m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Colmar.

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Distance955km (593 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Nazaire and Colmar

There are several options for getting from Saint-Nazaire to Colmar by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €70 ($70) and will take around 15h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €125 ($125).

The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Colmar is around 836km (520 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 722km (448 miles)

It takes around 6h 15m to get from Saint-Nazaire 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-Nazaire to Colmar is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx €125 ($125).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Nazaire and Colmar, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €70 ($70) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Nazaire and Colmar. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Nazaire to Colmar. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nantes and Strasbourg. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 15m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Saint-Nazaire and Colmar. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 6h 15m, 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-Nazaire and Colmar. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Strasbourg (SXB) then take the train to Colmar. instead which will take 3h 5m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Nazaire to Colmar. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Strasbourg (SXB) then take the train to Colmar. instead which will take 3h 5m.

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-Nazaire and Colmar. The distance is around 955km (593 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-Nazaire to Colmar is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around €155 ($155).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Nazaire and Colmar

Transport options from Saint-Nazaire to Colmar
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 5m
€125($125)
hourly854km (531 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane3h 10m
€160($160)
hourly836km (520 miles)
Train via Nantes + 1 similar
5h 50m
€350($350)
every 20 mins957km (595 miles)
Train6h 15m
€155($155)
twice daily994km (618 miles)
Train and Bus
15h 25m
€70($70)
6 times a week1,103km (685 miles)
Drive
8h 45m
€170($170)
on demand955km (593 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