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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lille to Colmar
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lille to Colmar among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $58 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 15m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $58, while a train costs an average of $157.
Distance: 261 miles (421 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$58 Average price Cheapest | $157 Average price | $176 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 18m Average total duration 8h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 3h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Lille to Colmar:
A bus is $24 (€19) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lille to Colmar costing on average $82 (€66).
A bus is $99 (€80) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Colmar costing on average $157 (€127).
Other travel options to Colmar take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 15m.
Bus takes on average 9h 18m.
Tickets start at around $58 (€47) compared to roughly $176 (€143) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $118 (€96). The journey takes 8h 48m versus 6h 13m 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 Lille to Colmar
How to get from Lille to Colmar by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lille to Colmar is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus6:45 PM12h40Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)7:25 AMColmar, Place de la Gare$651One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:45 PM12h40Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)7:25 AMColmar, Place de la Gare$651One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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962394:12 PM4h09Lille Flandres8:21 PMColmar station$1931One-way2 transfers
Other options
- 7068 · 6715+8323086:12 PM5h46Lille Flandres11:58 PMColmar station$1211One-way2 transfers
- 7060 · 23775:10 PM4h10Lille-Europe9:20 PMColmar station$1421One-way1 transfer
- 7060 · 2377+
445425:10 PM5h10Lille-Europe10:20 PMColmar Saint-Joseph$1461One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:10 PM13h40Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)6:50 AMColmar, Place de la Gare$841One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Lille to Colmar:
A bus is $24 (€19) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lille to Colmar costing on average $82 (€66).
A bus is $99 (€80) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Colmar costing on average $157 (€127).
Other travel options to Colmar take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 15m.
Bus takes on average 9h 18m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lille and Colmar as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Lille Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
- Trains mostly depart from Lille-Europe and arrive in Colmar station.
- Buses mostly depart from Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) and arrive in Colmar, Place de la Gare.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, flibco to go to Colmar by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, TGV to go to Colmar by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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