How to travel from Paris to Colmar

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Paris to Colmar

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Colmar among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $53 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $53, while a flight costs an average of $470.

Distance: 236 miles (380 km)

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Driving

$132

Average price

$53

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Cheapest

$470

Average price

$145

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(fuel + tolls)

3h 0m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 30m

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30m

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8h 31m

Average total duration

8h 1m

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30m

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5h 25m

Average total duration

3h 25m

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2h 0m

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5h 40m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

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0.4 - 0.9kg

CO2 emissions

1.1 - 2.3kg

CO2 emissions

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FlixBus

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Air France

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

The cheapest way to travel from Paris to Colmar is a bus with an average price of $53.

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

A bus is $79 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Colmar costing on average $132.

A bus is $417 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Colmar costing on average $470.

The fastest way to travel from Paris to Colmar is by train with an average journey time of 3h 0m.

Other travel options to Colmar take longer:

Flight takes on average 5h 25m.

Bus takes on average 8h 31m.

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

The journey is about 3h 10m faster (2h 30m by train vs 5h 40m by car) and roughly $14 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($132 vs $145). 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 Paris to Colmar

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:15 PM10h25
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    3:40 AMColmar, Place de la Gare
    $571One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:15 PM10h25
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    3:40 AMColmar, Place de la Gare
    $571One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Air BalticLX647
    6:45 AM1h15
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    8:00 AMZurich Airport
    $2021One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI2409+TER832339
    10:13 AM2h40
    Paris Gare de l'Est
    12:53 PMColmar station
    $1181One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI2429+TER96251
    9:25 AM2h26
    Paris Gare de l'Est
    11:51 AMColmar station
    $1251One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI2429+TER96251+SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187831118
    9:25 AM2h47
    Paris Gare de l'Est
    12:12 PMColmar Saint-Joseph
    $1251One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:30 AM11h45
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    10:15 PMColmar, Place de la Gare
    $601One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:15 PM10h35
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    6:50 AMColmar, Place de la Gare
    $721One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:10 PM8h15
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    7:25 AMColmar, Place de la Gare
    $751One-way
    0 transfers
  • SwissLX645
    7:40 PM1h20
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    9:00 PMZurich Airport
    $2021One-way
    0 transfers
  • SwissLX633
    9:45 AM1h20
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    11:05 AMZurich Airport
    $2021One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH1029 · LH1190
    10:35 AM3h20
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    1:55 PMZurich Airport
    $2151One-way
    1 transfer

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How to get from Paris to Colmar

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Paris to Colmar, 100,00% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Paris to Colmar and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

Search on Omio to find cheap tickets from Paris to Colmar. It’s easy to find the most attractive prices and choose your preferred route for your journey. Book on web or app, and travel with your mobile ticket —without the stress of printing your ticket.

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FAQs: Travel from Paris 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 Paris to Colmar.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Paris and Colmar including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Paris to Colmar is a bus with an average price of $53.

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

A bus is $79 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Colmar costing on average $132.

A bus is $417 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Colmar costing on average $470.

The fastest way to travel from Paris to Colmar is by train with an average journey time of 3h 0m.

Other travel options to Colmar take longer:

Flight takes on average 5h 25m.

Bus takes on average 8h 31m.

The distance from Paris to Colmar is approximately 236 miles (380 km).
The average frequency per day from Paris to Colmar is:
  • Around 93 flights per day.
  • Around 12 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Paris to Colmar:
  • Flights mostly depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Paris Gare de l'Est and arrive in Colmar station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Colmar, Place de la Gare.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Paris to Colmar, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with TGV, SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Colmar by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Colmar by bus.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, asl airlines, KLM Cityhopper, KM Malta Airlines, Brussels Airlines, BA Cityflyer, Condor Flugdienst, Global Supply Systems, Qatar Airways, Avion Express Malta, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Croatia Airlines, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, Amelia, British Airways, Cityjet, Edelweiss Air, Sas Airways, Air Europa, Swiss, Transavia France, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, KLM, Air France, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Serbia, Vueling, GetJet Airlines, ITA to go to Colmar by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Paris to Colmar with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI.
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
  • 7 direct flights per day with Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Edelweiss Air, Swiss, Air France.
Omio customers who travel from Paris to Colmar often also extend their vacation to go to Strasbourg, Basel, Zurich, Freiburg im Breisgau, 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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