There are 8 ways to get from Arcachon to Colmar by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Antony
best- Take the train from Arcachon to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Massy Tgv to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmartrain Ter
7h 14m€207–382Train, fly to Basel, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Arcachon to Pessac Alouettetrain
- Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Basel (BSL)plane BOD - BSL
- Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Colmarbus
6h 55m€64–259Bus
- Take the bus from Arcachon to Bordeaux St Jeanbus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Lyon to Colmarbus 720
16h€74–147Drive 906.5 km
- Drive from Arcachon to Colmarcar 906.5 km
9h 16m€139–200Train, fly to Strasbourg International Airport
- Take the train from Arcachon to Pessac Alouettetrain
- Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane BOD - SXB
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmartrain
5h 5m€81–256Train
- Take the train from Arcachon to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmartrain Ter
8h 16m€231–376Train, bus
- Take the train from Arcachon to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to Lyonbus 706
- Take the bus from Lyon to Bourg-en-Bressebus 720
- Take the bus from Bourg-en-Bresse to Colmarbus 720
16h 50m€72–136Train, fly to Zurich Airport
- Take the train from Arcachon to Pessac Alouettetrain
- Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BOD - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Colmartrain
8h 34m€145–435
Arcachon to Colmar by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arcachon to Colmar is to train and bus which costs €70 - €140 and takes 16h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Arcachon to Colmar is to train and fly which takes 5h 5m and costs €80 - €260.
No, there is no direct bus from Arcachon to Colmar. However, there are services departing from Arcachon and arriving at Colmar via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop and Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h.
No, there is no direct train from Arcachon to Colmar. However, there are services departing from Arcachon and arriving at Colmar via Massy Tgv and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
The distance between Arcachon and Colmar is 1116 km. The road distance is 906.5 km.
The best way to get from Arcachon to Colmar without a car is to train via Antony which takes 7h 14m and costs €200 - €390.
It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from Arcachon to Colmar, including transfers.
Arcachon to Colmar bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Arcachon station.
Arcachon to Colmar train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Arcachon station.
The best way to get from Arcachon to Colmar is to train via Antony which takes 7h 14m and costs €200 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €150 and takes 16h.
What companies run services between Arcachon, France and Colmar, France?
You can take a train from Arcachon to Colmar via Massy Tgv and Strasbourg in around 7h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arcachon to Colmar via Bordeaux St Jean, Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop, and Lyon in around 16h.
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Strasbourg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–160
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Basel via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60–350
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Zurich Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–310
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–390
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €40–200
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Arcachon to Massy Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €120–190
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Massy Tgv to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €95–160
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Strasbourg to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Arcachon to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €210–330
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Mulhouse Ville to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Massy Tgv to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €75–170
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Strasbourg to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–23
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Arcachon to Pessac Alouette
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–17
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Arcachon to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–23
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Mulhouse Ville to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–15
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Zürich HB to Mulhouse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–130
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Arcachon to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Lyon to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €29–55
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Lyon to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bordeaux to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lyon to Bourg-en-Bresse
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bourg-en-Bresse to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Arcachon to Colmar bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Bordeaux St Jean station.
Arcachon to Colmar train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Massy Tgv station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arcachon to Colmar is 906 km. It takes approximately 9h 16m to drive from Arcachon to Colmar.
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