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Compare train, bus, and flight for Annecy to Colmar
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Annecy to Colmar among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $63 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 24m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $63, while a flight costs an average of $769.
Distance: 162 miles (261 km)
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$178 Average price | $63 Average price Cheapest | $769 Average price | $128 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 32m Average total duration 6h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 39m Average total duration 9h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 24m Average total duration Fastest 3h 24m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Annecy to Colmar
Compare the available ways to get from Annecy to Colmar, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Annecy to Colmar:
A bus is $115 (€96) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Annecy to Colmar costing on average $178 (€149).
A bus is $706 (€593) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Annecy to Colmar costing on average $769 (€645).
Other travel options to Colmar take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 32m.
Bus takes on average 9h 39m.
Tickets start at around $178 (€149) compared to roughly $128 (€107) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$50 (-€41). The journey takes 6h 2m versus 4h 1m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Annecy to Colmar
How to get from Annecy to Colmar by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Annecy to Colmar is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus1:05 PM 10h05 Annecy, Gare Routière 11:10 PM Colmar, Place de la Gare $66 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus1:05 PM 10h05 Annecy, Gare Routière 11:10 PM Colmar, Place de la Gare $66 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
BA735 · BA7623:35 PM 4h25 Geneva International Airport 8:00 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg $577 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
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336209:00 AM 6h24 Annecy station 3:24 PM Colmar station $90 1 One-way 1 transfer
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336209:00 AM 6h38 Annecy station 3:38 PM Colmar Saint-Joseph $93 1 One-way 2 transfers
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962521:53 PM 8h41 Annecy station 10:34 PM Colmar station $108 1 One-way 2 transfers
BA731 · BA7621:35 PM 6h25 Geneva International Airport 8:00 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg $531 1 One-way 1 transfer
BA729 · BA76212:15 PM 7h45 Geneva International Airport 8:00 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg $531 1 One-way 1 transfer
BA727 · BA75810:35 AM 4h40 Geneva International Airport 3:15 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg $781 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Annecy to Colmar:
A bus is $115 (€96) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Annecy to Colmar costing on average $178 (€149).
A bus is $706 (€593) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Annecy to Colmar costing on average $769 (€645).
Other travel options to Colmar take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 32m.
Bus takes on average 9h 39m.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Annecy and Colmar as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
- Trains mostly depart from Annecy station and arrive in Colmar station.
- Buses mostly depart from Annecy, Gare Routière and arrive in Colmar, Place de la Gare.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus to go to Colmar by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Colmar by train.
- Travel with British Airways, Swiss, Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines to go to Colmar by flight.
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