How to travel from Valence to Colmar, France

The distance between Valence and Colmar is around 520km (323 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 2h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Valence 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.

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Train, Plane and Taxi

Take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Strasbourg (SXB) then take a taxi to Colmar.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €440($440)
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Train

Take the train to Colmar.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Colmar.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €38($38)
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Drive

Drive to Colmar.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Distance520km (323 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Valence and Colmar

There are several options for getting from Valence to Colmar by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €38 ($38) and will take around 7h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €440 ($440).

The distance between Valence and Colmar is around 520km (323 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 397km (247 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Valence and Colmar by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Valence to Colmar is to take the train, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €440 ($440).

The cheapest way to travel between Valence and Colmar, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €38 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Valence and Colmar. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Valence to Colmar. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

TGV inOui run train services between Valence and Colmar. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 4h 10m, 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 Valence and Colmar. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Valence to Colmar. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 15m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Valence and Colmar. Buses run twice daily and take around 7h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Valence to Colmar. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Strasbourg (SXB) then take a taxi to Colmar. instead which will take 2h 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 Valence and Colmar. The distance is around 520km (323 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Valence to Colmar is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Valence and Colmar

Transport options from Valence to Colmar
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Taxi
2h 15m
€440($440)
every 20 mins530km (329 miles)
Train
4h 10m
€130($130)
every 20 mins551km (342 miles)
Bus
7h 15m
€38($38)
twice daily542km (337 miles)
Drive
4h 55m
€70($70)
on demand520km (323 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