How to travel from Verdon Gorge to Colmar, France
The distance between Verdon Gorge and Colmar is around 671km (417 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 25m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Verdon Gorge to Colmar by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Colmar → Verdon Gorge if you're planning a return trip.
Bus to Nice - Aéroport, plane and train
Take the bus to Nice - Aéroport then fly from Nice (NCE) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Colmar.
- Duration4h 25m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost€315($315)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Colmar.
- Duration8h 20m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost€320($320)
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Aix en Provence - Gare Aix TGV RD9 then take the train to Mulhouse Ville and then to Colmar.
- Duration7hrs
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost€255($255)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Verdon Gorge and Colmar
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Verdon Gorge to Colmar by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €160 ($160) and will take around 11h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €315 ($315).
The distance between Verdon Gorge and Colmar is around 671km (417 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 488km (303 miles)
It takes around 7hrs to get from Verdon Gorge and Colmar by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Verdon Gorge to Colmar is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx €315 ($315).
The cheapest way to travel between Verdon Gorge and Colmar, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €160 ($160) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Verdon Gorge and Colmar. It typically takes around 8h 20m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Verdon Gorge to Colmar. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Les Arcs. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 8h 20m.
TGV inOui run train services between Verdon Gorge and Colmar. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 8h 20m, 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 Verdon Gorge and Colmar. We recommend that you take the bus to Nice - Aéroport then fly from Nice (NCE) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Colmar. instead which will take 4h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Verdon Gorge to Colmar. We recommend that you take the bus to Nice - Aéroport then fly from Nice (NCE) to Strasbourg (SXB) then take the train to Colmar. instead which will take 4h 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 Verdon Gorge and Colmar. The distance is around 741km (461 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Verdon Gorge to Colmar is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around €255 ($255).
Compare travel optionsbetween Verdon Gorge and Colmar
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus to Nice - Aéroport, plane and train + 3 similar | 4h 25m | €315($315) | twice daily | 671km (417 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 4h 30m | €300($300) | twice daily | 778km (483 miles) |
| Bus to Aix en Provence - Gare Routière, plane and train | 4h 35m | €275($275) | every 20 mins | 813km (505 miles) |
| Bus to Nice - Aéroport, plane and train | 5h 30m | €495($495) | twice daily | 768km (477 miles) |
Train | 8h 20m | €320($320) | every 20 mins | 953km (592 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 7hrs | €255($255) | 6 times a week | 857km (533 miles) |
| Bus to Aix en Provence - Gare Routière, train | 11h 35m | €160($160) | once daily | 845km (525 miles) |
Drive | 7h 50m | €100($100) | on demand | 741km (461 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.
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
- Distance
- 55km (34 miles) from Colmar
Strasbourg Airport (SXB)
- Distance
- 56km (35 miles) from Colmar
Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ)
- Distance
- 130km (81 miles) from Colmar