There are 5 ways to get from Arles 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
best- Take the train from Arles to Nimestrain Ter / ...
- Take the train from Nimes to Colmartrain Tgv
6h 45m€137–214Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Avignon - Le Pontet - Le Lac Stop to Colmarbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 16m€48–94Drive 645.5 km
- Drive from Arles to Colmarcar 645.5 km
7h€103–149Train, fly
- Take the train from Arles to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseilletrain
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane MRS - SXB
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmartrain
4h 26m€60–317Bus, train
- Take the bus from Nîmes to Mulhousebus FlixBus N1135
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Colmartrain Ter / ...
11h 54m€60–96
Arles to Colmar by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arles to Colmar is to bus which costs €45 - €95 and takes 10h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Arles to Colmar is to train and fly which takes 4h 26m and costs €60 - €320.
No, there is no direct bus from Arles to Colmar. However, there are services departing from Gare Centre and arriving at Colmar via Avignon - Le Pontet - Le Lac Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Arles to Colmar. However, there are services departing from Arles and arriving at Colmar via Nimes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
The distance between Arles and Colmar is 743 km. The road distance is 645.5 km.
The best way to get from Arles to Colmar without a car is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs €130 - €220.
It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Arles to Colmar, including transfers.
Arles to Colmar bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Avignon - Le Pontet - Le Lac Stop station.
Arles to Colmar train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Arles station.
The best way to get from Arles to Colmar is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs €130 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €95 and takes 10h 16m.
What companies run services between Arles, France and Colmar, France?
You can take a train from Arles to Colmar via Nimes in around 6h 45m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Avignon - Le Pontet - Le Lac Stop to Colmar once daily. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 8h 30m. FlixBus also services this route once daily.
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Strasbourg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Arles to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Arles to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Strasbourg to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Mulhouse Ville to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Avignon - Le Pontet - Le Lac Stop to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Arles to Colmar bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Colmar station.
Arles to Colmar train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nimes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arles to Colmar is 645 km. It takes approximately 7h to drive from Arles to Colmar.
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