How to travel from Strasbourg to Colmar, France

The distance between Strasbourg and Colmar is around 66km (41 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 30min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Strasbourg to Colmar by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ColmarStrasbourg if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Colmar.

  • Duration30min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €14($14)
Operated bySNCF+ 2 others
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Colmar.

  • Duration1hr
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €9($9)
Operated byFlixBus+ 2 others
3
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Colmar.

  • Duration49min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
Operated by

Taxi Strass

+ 5 others
4
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Drive

Drive to Colmar.

  • Duration49min
  • Distance73km (46 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Strasbourg and Colmar

There are several options for getting from Strasbourg to Colmar by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €9 ($9) and will take around 1hr. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 30min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €14 ($14).

The distance between Strasbourg and Colmar is around 66km (41 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 63km (39 miles)

It takes around 30min to get from Strasbourg and Colmar by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 49min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Strasbourg to Colmar is to take the train which takes around 30min and will set you back approx €14 ($14).

The cheapest way to travel between Strasbourg and Colmar, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €9 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Strasbourg and Colmar. It typically takes around 30min and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Strasbourg and Colmar with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 30min.

SNCF, Swiss Railways and TGV inOui run train services between Strasbourg and Colmar. Trains depart hourly and will take around 30min, 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 Strasbourg and Colmar. It typically takes around 1hr and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Strasbourg and Colmar with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 1hr.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Strasbourg and Colmar. Buses run twice daily and take around 1hr on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Strasbourg to Colmar. We recommend that you take the train to Colmar. instead which will take 30min.

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 Strasbourg and Colmar. The distance is around 73km (46 miles) by road and it will take around 49min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Strasbourg to Colmar is to take the train which takes, on average, 30min and will usually cost around €14 ($14).

How do I get from Strasbourg to Colmar

Compare travel optionsbetween Strasbourg and Colmar

Transport options from Strasbourg to Colmar
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
30min
€14($14)
hourly66km (41 miles)
Bus
1hr
€9($9)
4 times a day74km (46 miles)
Taxi
49min
€190($190)
on demand73km (46 miles)
Drive
49min
€10($10)
on demand73km (46 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