How to travel from Metz to Colmar

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Compare train and bus for Metz to Colmar

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Metz to Colmar among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of NOK 304 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 22m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of NOK 304, while a train costs an average of NOK 509.

Distance: 90 miles (145 km)

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Driving

NOK 509

Average price

NOK 304

Average price

Cheapest

NOK 563

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 22m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 52m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 24m

Average total duration

3h 54m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 30m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

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FlixBus

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Your own car or car rental

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Compare ways to travel from Metz to Colmar

Compare the available ways to get from Metz to Colmar, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Metz to Colmar is a bus with an average price of NOK 304.

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

A bus is NOK 205 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Metz to Colmar costing on average NOK 509.

The fastest way to travel from Metz to Colmar is by train with an average journey time of 2h 22m.

Other travel options to Colmar take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 24m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Metz and Colmar including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Metz to Colmar among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 38m faster (1h 52m by train vs 2h 30m by car) and roughly NOK 54 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (NOK 509 vs NOK 563). 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.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Metz to Colmar

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI9877 · 2363
    1 transfer

Other options

  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187834357 · 96277 · 839161
    2 transfers
  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187830315 · 96269
    1 transfer
  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187830309 · 96227
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Metz 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 Metz to Colmar.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Metz and Colmar including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Metz to Colmar is a bus with an average price of NOK 304.

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

A bus is NOK 205 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Metz to Colmar costing on average NOK 509.

The fastest way to travel from Metz to Colmar is by train with an average journey time of 2h 22m.

Other travel options to Colmar take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 24m.

The distance from Metz to Colmar is approximately 90 miles (145 km).
The average frequency per day from Metz to Colmar is:
  • Around 12 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Metz to Colmar:
  • Trains mostly depart from Metz-Ville and arrive in Colmar station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Metz, Gare routière and arrive in Colmar, Place de la Gare.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Metz to Colmar, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with TER, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 to go to Colmar by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Colmar by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Metz to Colmar:
  • 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus.
Omio customers who travel from Metz to Colmar often also extend their vacation to go to Strasbourg, Basel, Paris, Zurich, Freiburg im Breisgau. 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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