- Must visit
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon
Major fine arts museum in a former abbey on Place des Terreaux, known for strong collections from antiquity to modern art.
Cheapest price
$53
Average price
$86
Fastest journey
3 h 43 m
Average duration
4 h 10 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
323 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Colmar to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Colmar to Lyon will cost around $86 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $53.
Of the 5 trains that leave Colmar for Lyon on Mon, Jun 15, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 15 the direct trains cover the 323 km distance in an average of 4 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 43 m .
On Mon, Jun 15 the slowest trains will take 4 h 40 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.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Colmar to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 30m. 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 $21, and a flight costs an average of $89.
Distance: 200 miles (323 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$81 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest | $228 Average price | $122 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 39m Average total duration 4h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 28m Average total duration 4h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Colmar to Lyon:
A bus is $46 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Colmar to Lyon costing on average $81 (€65).
A bus is $194 (€157) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Colmar to Lyon costing on average $228 (€185).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 9m.
Bus takes on average 4h 58m.
The journey is about 12m faster (4h 9m by train vs 4h 21m by car) and roughly $42 (€34) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($81 (€65) vs $122 (€99)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with SNCF | TGV INOUI.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Colmar to Lyon trains for tomorrow, Monday, June 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:16 AM Colmar | 3h43 | 8:59 AM Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:06 PM Colmar | 3h53 | 3:59 PM Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:06 PM Colmar | 3h53 | 4:59 PM Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:04 PM Colmar | 4h40 | 7:44 PM Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:04 PM Colmar | 4h40 | 8:44 PM Lyon | 0 transfersDirect |
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Trains from Colmar to Lyon run on average 9 times per day, taking around 4h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $51 (€41) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:48, the last at 19:33. The fastest train covers the 200 miles (323 km) distance in 3h 36m.
Distance 200 miles (323 km) |
Average train duration 4h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $51 (€41) |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 3h 36m |
First train 5:48 AM |
Last train 7:33 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 21 days |
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Major fine arts museum in a former abbey on Place des Terreaux, known for strong collections from antiquity to modern art.
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The city's atmospheric old quarter with Renaissance lanes, traboules, courtyards, and a strong UNESCO heritage feel.
One of Europe's largest open squares and a key central meeting point in Lyon's Presqu'île.
Large urban park with lake, botanical spaces, greenhouses, and broad paths for walking and relaxing.
Light dumplings traditionally made with pike and baked in a rich Nantua crayfish sauce, a classic specialty of Lyonnais cuisine.
A warm salad of frisee lettuce, lardons, croutons, and a poached egg, emblematic of Lyon's hearty bouchon cooking.
Pork sausage baked inside a soft brioche loaf, a festive and traditional Lyonnais dish often served in bouchons.
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