How to travel from Toulouse to Colmar, France

The distance between Toulouse and Colmar is around 732km (455 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Toulouse to Colmar by plane, taxi, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Colmar.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €225($225)
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Train

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Colmar.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)

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Bus

Take the bus to Zurich Bus Station and then to Colmar.

  • Duration18hrs
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €73($73)
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Drive

Drive to Colmar.

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Distance873km (543 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Toulouse and Colmar

There are several options for getting from Toulouse to Colmar by plane, taxi, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €73 ($73) and will take around 18hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €225 ($225).

The distance between Toulouse and Colmar is around 732km (455 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 676km (420 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Toulouse and Colmar by plane and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Toulouse to Colmar is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €225 ($225).

The cheapest way to travel between Toulouse and Colmar, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €73 ($73) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Toulouse and Colmar. It typically takes around 7h 20m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Toulouse to Colmar. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Part Dieu. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 7h 20m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Toulouse and Colmar. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 7h 20m, 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 Toulouse and Colmar. It typically takes around 18hrs and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Toulouse to Colmar. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Zurich Bus Station. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 18hrs.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Toulouse and Colmar. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 18hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Toulouse to Colmar. We recommend that you fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Strasbourg (SXB) then take a taxi to Colmar. instead which will take 2h 30m.

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 Toulouse and Colmar. The distance is around 873km (543 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Toulouse to Colmar is to fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around €390 ($390).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Toulouse and Colmar

Transport options from Toulouse to Colmar
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
2h 20m
€225($225)
hourly732km (455 miles)
Plane and Taxi2h 30m
€390($390)
every 30 mins802km (498 miles)
Train + 2 similar
7h 20m
€200($200)
4 times a day996km (619 miles)
Train via Montpellier Saint-Roch7h 25m
€185($185)
once daily999km (621 miles)
Train via Lyon Perrache8h 10m
€225($225)
twice a week1,028km (639 miles)
Bus
18hrs
€73($73)
3 times a week1,158km (719 miles)
Drive
8h 40m
€120($120)
on demand873km (543 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