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Compare train, bus, and flight for Annecy to Colmar
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 €56 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 32m. 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 €56, while a train costs an average of €154.
Distance: 162 miles (261 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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€56 Average price Cheapest | €154 Average price | €107 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 49m Average total duration 9h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 32m Average total duration Fastest 6h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Annecy to Colmar:
A bus is €98 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Annecy to Colmar costing on average €154.
Other travel options to Colmar take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 49m.
Tickets start at around €56 compared to roughly €107 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €51. The journey takes 9h 19m versus 4h 1m 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.
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.
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 · FlixBus2:05 PM9h05Annecy, Gare Routière11:10 PMColmar, Place de la Gare€391One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus2:05 PM9h05Annecy, Gare Routière11:10 PMColmar, Place de la Gare€391One-way1 transfer
Fastest
BA751 · BA7646:00 PM4h50Geneva International Airport10:50 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg€3031One-way1 transfer
Other options
17506 · 18552+
98985:43 AM6h06Annecy station11:49 AMColmar station€931One-way2 transfers
17524 · 18556+
550012:43 PM6h58Annecy station7:41 PMColmar station€961One-way2 transfers
17952+
550011:53 AM7h48Annecy station7:41 PMColmar station€961One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus9:05 AM10h20Annecy, Gare Routière7:25 PMColmar, Place de la Gare€401One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus7:35 PM8h05Annecy, Gare Routière3:40 AMColmar, Place de la Gare€411One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:15 PM10h15Annecy, Gare Routière9:30 AMColmar, Place de la Gare€471One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Annecy to Colmar:
A bus is €98 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Annecy to Colmar costing on average €154.
Other travel options to Colmar take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 49m.
- Around 4 buses 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 SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Colmar by train.
- Travel with Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Colmar by bus.
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