- Must visit
Unterlinden Museum
Colmar’s flagship art museum, housed in a former Dominican convent and modern extension. Best known for the Isenheim Altarpiece and strong collections of medieval, Renaissance, and modern art.
Cheapest price
$79
Average price
$104
Fastest journey
7 h 25 m
Average duration
8 h 27 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
380 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Paris to Colmar is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris to Colmar will cost around $104 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $79.
Of the 8 buses that leave Paris for Colmar on Sat, Jul 11, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jul 11 the direct buses cover the 380 km distance in an average of 8 h 27 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 25 m .
On Sat, Jul 11 the slowest buses will take 9 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
30488 · 1720
7991
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30488 · 1720Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Colmar among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, and a flight costs an average of $118.
Distance: 236 miles (380 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$53 Average price Cheapest | $120 Average price | $256 Average price | $148 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 34m Average total duration 7h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 6m Average total duration 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Colmar:
A bus is $67 (€55) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Colmar costing on average $120 (€98).
A bus is $203 (€167) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Colmar costing on average $256 (€210).
Other travel options to Colmar take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 36m.
Bus takes on average 7h 4m.
Tickets start at around $53 (€43) compared to roughly $148 (€121) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $95 (€78). The journey takes 7h 4m versus 5h 40m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 03:42PM | Duration 5h22 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 10h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $47 |
The table below shows live departures for Paris to Colmar buses for today, Friday, July 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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30488 · 1720 | 10:15 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 9h10 | 7:25 PM Colmar, Gare SNCF | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 8h35 | 7:05 PM Colmar, Place de la Gare | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:35 PM Paris, Porte Maillot | 9h40 | 10:15 PM Colmar, Place de la Gare | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:25 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 8h50 | 10:15 PM Colmar, Place de la Gare | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:15 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 10h25 | 3:40 AM Colmar, Place de la Gare | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:15 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 10h35 | 6:50 AM Colmar, Place de la Gare | 1 transfer | |
7991 | 10:30 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 7h25 | 5:55 AM Colmar, Gare SNCF | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:10 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 8h15 | 7:25 AM Colmar, Place de la Gare | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Paris to Colmar run on average 8 times per day, taking around 7h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $27 (€22) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 236 miles (380 km) distance in 7h 25m.
Distance 236 miles (380 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€22) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 7h 25m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Discover the best of Colmar — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Colmar trip today.
Colmar’s flagship art museum, housed in a former Dominican convent and modern extension. Best known for the Isenheim Altarpiece and strong collections of medieval, Renaissance, and modern art.
Dedicated to Auguste Bartholdi, the sculptor of the Statue of Liberty. Set in his birthplace, it displays sculptures, models, and personal archives tied to Colmar’s most famous artist.
The Toy Museum presents historic toys, model trains, dolls, and games in a family-friendly setting. It is one of Colmar’s more playful cultural stops and a local favorite with children.
The compact historic center is the essential area to explore, with half-timbered houses, canals, cobbled streets, and dense clusters of major sights.
One of Colmar’s best-known streets, lined with decorated historic houses and major landmarks including Maison Pfister. A prime walking route and photo spot.
Picturesque canal-side stretch in the Little Venice area, famous for colorful façades and reflections on the water. It is especially popular with photographers and influencers.
Alsace’s signature dish of fermented cabbage simmered with sausages and cured meats, traditionally served with potatoes. It is a classic regional specialty strongly associated with Colmar and the Alsé
A very thin Alsatian flatbread topped with crème fraîche, onions, and lardons, then baked quickly at high heat. It is one of the most iconic local dishes and widely eaten in and around Colmar.
A traditional Alsatian casserole of marinated meat, potatoes, onions, and wine, slow-cooked in a sealed dish. It is a hearty farmhouse specialty that reflects the region’s rustic cooking.
A renowned fine-dining restaurant in Colmar known for refined Alsatian-inspired cuisine, elegant presentation, and a polished atmosphere near Little Venice.
A well-known traditional winstub serving classic Alsatian dishes such as tarte flambée and choucroute in a warm, rustic setting in the old town.
An established Colmar restaurant appreciated for Alsatian regional specialties and a cozy, traditional atmosphere popular with visitors exploring the historic center.
Moderate by French standards. Cafes and casual meals are reasonable, while hotels and tourist-area dining cost more in peak season.
Service is included by law. Leaving small change or 5-10% for very good service is appreciated, not required. Round up for taxis; no tip needed for counter service.
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Colmar Gare SNCF, Colmar -> Centre-Ville, Colmar
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paris to Colmar by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Colmar, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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