What is the cheapest way to get from Bristol to Colmar?

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Colmar is to bus via Paris which costs €60 - €170 and takes 20h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bristol to Colmar?

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Colmar is to fly and train which takes 5h 58m and costs €85 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Colmar?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Colmar. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Colmar via London Victoria and Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Colmar?

No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Colmar. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Colmar via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Paris Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.

How far is it from Bristol to Colmar?

The distance between Bristol and Colmar is 1148 km.

How do I travel from Bristol to Colmar without a car?

The best way to get from Bristol to Colmar without a car is to train which takes 8h 38m and costs €180 - €650.

How long does it take to get from Bristol to Colmar?

It takes approximately 8h 38m to get from Bristol to Colmar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Colmar bus from?

Bristol to Colmar bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Colmar train from?

Bristol to Colmar train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train or bus from Bristol to Colmar?

The best way to get from Bristol to Colmar is to train which takes 8h 38m and costs €180 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €110 and takes 17h 55m.

Where does the Bristol to Colmar bus arrive?

Bristol to Colmar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Bristol and Colmar?

Colmar is 1h ahead of Bristol. It is currently 3:44 PM in Bristol and 4:44 PM in Colmar.

Where does the Bristol to Colmar train arrive?

Bristol to Colmar train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

How do I get a train ticket from Bristol to Colmar?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Bristol to Colmar?

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Where can I stay near Colmar?

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Bristol to Colmar - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel

There are 10 ways to get from Bristol to Colmar by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, plane, train, or car ferry

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
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris Est to ColmarTgv
8h 38m
€189–621
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Luxembourg P+R Bouillon
3. Take the bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Colmar
17h 55m
€50–108
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bristol to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colmar
10h 20m
Fly Bristol Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Basel (BSL)BRS - BSL
2. Take the train from St Louis to Colmar
5h 58m
€90–219
Bus via Paris
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals040 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Colmar
20h 27m
€61–163
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bristol to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Colmar
11h 22m
€181–265
Fly Bristol Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)BRS - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhouse
3. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Colmar
7h 38m
€126–289
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Basel (BSL)LHR - BSL
3. Take the train from St Louis to Colmar
7h 30m
€130–519
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Basel (BSL)LGW - BSL
4. Take the train from St Louis to Colmar
8h 33m
€110–355
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Strasbourg International Airport
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)LGW - SXB
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmar
7h 50m
€147–449

Bristol to Colmar by train, subway, and foot

23Weekly Services

8h 38mAverage Duration

€189Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,148.1 km
Duration: 8h 38m

What companies run services between Bristol, England and Colmar, France?

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Colmar via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Est in around 8h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Colmar via London Victoria and Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon in around 17h 55m.

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