How to travel from Marseille to Colmar

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Marseille to Colmar

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Marseille 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 flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $58, while a flight costs an average of $166.

Distance: 344 miles (554 km)

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$166

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$58

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$140

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$222

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3h 50m

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10h 13m

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6h 3m

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7h 16m

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0.6 - 1.4kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Marseille to Colmar is a bus with an average price of $58 (€47).

This is compared to other travel options from Marseille to Colmar:

A bus is $82 (€66) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marseille to Colmar costing on average $140 (€113).

A bus is $108 (€88) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marseille to Colmar costing on average $166 (€134).

The fastest way to travel from Marseille to Colmar is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 50m.

Other travel options to Colmar take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 3m.

Bus takes on average 10h 13m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Marseille and Colmar including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Marseille to Colmar among Omio's users.
Take the flight. On this route, it's both cheaper and quicker than driving.

You'll arrive about 5h 26m sooner (1h 50m by flight vs 7h 16m by car) and save roughly $55 (€45) compared to fuel and tolls ($166 (€134) vs $222 (€179)). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.

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from Marseille to Colmar

How to get from Marseille to Colmar by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Marseille to Colmar is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • BlaBlaCar Bus51511
    11:00 PM10h05
    Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    9:05 AMColmar, Gare SNCF
    $511One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus51511
    11:00 PM10h05
    Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    9:05 AMColmar, Gare SNCF
    $511One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • VoloteaV72763
    6:30 AM1h25
    Marseille Provence Airport
    7:55 AMStrasbourg Airport
    $601One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI12554 · 9898
    6:34 AM5h15
    Marseille Saint-Charles
    11:49 AMColmar station
    $1381One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI12554 · 9898+TER831118
    6:34 AM5h38
    Marseille Saint-Charles
    12:12 PMColmar Saint-Joseph
    $1421One-way
    2 transfers
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI12554 · 9898+SNCF | Autocar44538
    6:34 AM6h15
    Marseille Saint-Charles
    12:49 PMColmar Saint-Joseph
    $1421One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:15 PM13h25
    Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    3:40 AMColmar, Place de la Gare
    $521One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:10 AM13h00
    Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    11:10 PMColmar, Place de la Gare
    $561One-way
    1 transfer
  • CitizenPlane2763
    6:30 AM1h25
    Marseille Provence Airport
    7:55 AMStrasbourg Airport
    $1111One-way
    0 transfers
  • British AirwaysBA353 · BA764
    7:15 AM15h35
    Marseille Provence Airport
    10:50 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $5681One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA347 · BA764
    10:55 AM11h55
    Marseille Provence Airport
    10:50 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $6721One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Marseille to Colmar

Travel to Colmar easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Marseille to Colmar.

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There are 3 options to travel between Marseille and Colmar including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Marseille to Colmar is a bus with an average price of $58 (€47).

This is compared to other travel options from Marseille to Colmar:

A bus is $82 (€66) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marseille to Colmar costing on average $140 (€113).

A bus is $108 (€88) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marseille to Colmar costing on average $166 (€134).

The fastest way to travel from Marseille to Colmar is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 50m.

Other travel options to Colmar take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 3m.

Bus takes on average 10h 13m.

The distance from Marseille to Colmar is approximately 344 miles (554 km).
The average frequency per day from Marseille to Colmar is:
  • Around 16 flights per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Marseille and Colmar as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Marseille to Colmar:
  • Flights mostly depart from Marseille Provence Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
  • Trains mostly depart from Marseille Saint-Charles and arrive in Colmar station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles and arrive in Colmar, Place de la Gare.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Marseille to Colmar, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Volotea, easyJet, Vueling, Helvetic Airways to go to Colmar by flight.
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Colmar by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar to go to Colmar by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Marseille to Colmar with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Volotea, easyJet, Helvetic Airways.
  • 2 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI.
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Marseille to Colmar often also extend their vacation to go to Strasbourg, Paris, Basel, Zurich, Mulhouse. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Colmar and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Colmar to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Colmar, you can stroll through the Old Town with its cobblestone streets and medieval architecture, and enjoy Alsatian cuisine at traditional winstubs. Take a scenic boat tour along the canals, attend a wine tasting tour in the nearby Alsace vineyards, or visit the Toy Museum. Explore best sights like La Petite Venise, Unterlinden Museum with the Isenheim Altarpiece, Saint Martin's Church, Bartholdi Museum, and the lively Marché Couvert market.
Typically, 2 to 3 days is sufficient to explore Colmar's charming old town, visit its museums, and enjoy the local cuisine.

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