There are 10 ways to get from Chard to Colmar by train (Eurostar, TGV), car, car ferry, train, 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 Axminster to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the train from Paris Est to Colmartrain Tgv
11h 3m€310–525Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Basel, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Blackbrook BP Garage to Public Transport Interchangebus
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Basel (BSL)plane BRS - BSL
- Take the train from St Louis to Colmartrain
7h 29m€71–194Drive, car ferry, train
- Drive from Chard to Poolecar
- Take the carferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
- Take the train from Cherbourg to Paris St Lazaretrain
- Take the train from Paris Est to Colmartrain Tgv
14h 47m€201–654Bus
- Take the bus from Blackbrook BP Garage to Cabot Circusbus Fal
- Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 040
- Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus
- Take the bus from Luxembourg to Colmarbus
20h 58m€77–135Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Chard to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colmarcar
10h 50m€287–363Bus via Paris
- Take the bus from County Hall to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 404 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Colmarbus
24h 9m€98–174Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Chard to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Colmarcar
11h 52m€183–321Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
- Take the bus from Blackbrook BP Garage to Public Transport Interchangebus
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRS - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Colmartrain
9h 13m€127–313Train to Exeter, fly to Basel, train
- Take the train from Axminster to Exeter Centraltrain
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Basel (BSL)plane EXT - BSL
- Take the train from St Louis to Colmartrain
10h 19m€140–465Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Basel, train
- Take the train from Taunton to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Basel (BSL)plane LHR - BSL
- Take the train from St Louis to Colmartrain
9h 11m€172–470
Chard to Colmar by bus, train, subway, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chard to Colmar is to bus which costs €75 - €140 and takes 20h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Chard to Colmar is to bus and fly and train which takes 7h 29m and costs €70 - €200.
No, there is no direct bus from Chard to Colmar. However, there are services departing from Essex Close and arriving at Colmar via Blackbrook BP Garage, Bus Station, London Victoria Green Line Station and Luxembourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Chard to Colmar. However, there are services departing from Axminster and arriving at Colmar via Waterloo station, London St Pancras Intl and Paris Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 3m.
The distance between Chard and Colmar is 1205 km.
The best way to get from Chard to Colmar without a car is to train which takes 11h 3m and costs €310 - €550.
It takes approximately 11h 3m to get from Chard to Colmar, including transfers.
Chard to Colmar bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Blackbrook BP Garage station.
Chard to Colmar train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Axminster station.
The best way to get from Chard to Colmar is to train which takes 11h 3m and costs €310 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €140 and takes 20h 58m.
What companies run services between Chard, England and Colmar, France?
You can take a bus from Essex Close to Colmar via Rail Station, Axminster, London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Est in around 11h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essex Close to Colmar via Ilminster Road Busway, Blackbrook BP Garage, Cabot Circus, Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria Green Line Station, and Luxembourg in around 20h 58m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Basel via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–300
Flights from Bristol Airport to Zurich Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–290
Flights from Exeter to Basel via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–490
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Basel via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–350
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Axminster to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €60–130
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Axminster to Exeter Central
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–25
- Website
- South Western Railway
Bus from Blackbrook BP Garage to Cabot Circus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from Blackbrook BP Garage to Public Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from Blackbrook BP Garage to Public Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
- Phone
- 0330 159 7000
- reservations@brittanyferries.com
- Website
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
Car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €31–380
- Schedules at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
- Book at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
- Single Ticket
- €55–95
- Car Single Ticket
- €140–380
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Booking & Getting There
Chard to Colmar bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Cabot Circus station.
Colmar is 1h ahead of Chard. It is currently 5:13 AM in Chard and 6:13 AM in Colmar.
Chard to Colmar train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
There are 3532+ hotels available in Colmar.









