There are 7 ways to get from Arles to Colmar by train (TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, train, plane, or train (TGV)
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 Avignon
best- Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Colmartrain Tgv
6h 39m€109–214Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Avignon - Le Pontet - Le Lac Stop to Colmarbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 17m€48–94Drive 645.4 km
- Drive from Arles to Colmarcar 645.4 km
7h€103–149Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly, train
- 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 18m€60–317Train
- Take the train from Arles to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Colmartrain Tgv
7h 33m€121–223Bus, train
- Take the bus from Nîmes to Mulhousebus FlixBus N1135
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Colmartrain Ter / ...
11h 44m€60–96Train, train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Arles to Marseille St Charlestrain
- Take the train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Nice-Saint-Augustintrain
- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane NCE - SXB
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmartrain
7h 57m€119–355
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 17m.
The fastest way to get from Arles to Colmar is to train and fly which takes 4h 18m 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 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Arles to Colmar. However, there are services departing from Arles and arriving at Colmar via Avignon Centre, Avignon Tgv and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
The distance between Arles and Colmar is 704 km. The road distance is 645.4 km.
The best way to get from Arles to Colmar without a car is to train via Avignon which takes 6h 39m and costs €100 - €220.
It takes approximately 6h 39m 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 TGV inOui, depart from Avignon Tgv station.
The best way to get from Arles to Colmar is to train via Avignon which takes 6h 39m and costs €100 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €95 and takes 10h 17m.
What companies run services between Arles, France and Colmar, France?
You can take a train from Arles to Colmar via Avignon Centre, Avignon Tgv, and Lyon Part Dieu in around 6h 39m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Avignon - Le Pontet - Le Lac Stop to Colmar once daily. Tickets cost €40–75 and the journey takes 8h 30m. FlixBus also services this route once daily.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Strasbourg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Sunday, Thursday, Tuesday, Friday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €45–220
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Strasbourg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–220
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Strasbourg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–170
- Website
- twinjet.fr
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Strasbourg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €650–1,700
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Avignon Tgv to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €85–130
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Strasbourg to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €85–130
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Mulhouse Ville to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Strasbourg to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- TGV inOui
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 Avignon Tgv to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €75–130
- 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
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Arles to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €75–130
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Mulhouse Ville to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Arles to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–25
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Strasbourg to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Avignon Tgv to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Avignon Tgv to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Arles to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Arles to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €70–95
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Arles to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–30
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Nice-Saint-Augustin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–80
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
- 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
- €40–75
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Avignon - Le Pontet - Le Lac Stop to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Nîmes to Mulhouse
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Website
- Flixbus
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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 TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu 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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