Rome2Rio

How to get fromChester to Colmarby train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

Find Transport to Colmar

See all options

There are 12 ways to get from Chester to Colmar by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train, plane, 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.

  1. Train via Strasbourg

    best
    1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Paris Est to Strasbourgtrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmartrain train Ter
    8h 38m
    €296–654

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Luxembourg to Colmarbus bus
    20h 30m
    €84–142

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Chester to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colmarcar car
    11h 53m
    €302–385

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Basel, bus

    1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Basel (BSL)plane plane MAN - BSL
    3. Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Colmarbus bus
    7h 20m
    €93–249

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Paris Est to Colmartrain train Tgv
    9h 1m
    €325–551

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 541 / ...
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Colmarbus bus
    26h 6m
    €138–284

  7. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Chester to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Colmarcar car
    12h 54m
    €177–303

  8. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane MAN - ZRH
    3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain train
    4. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Colmartrain train
    8h 49m
    €148–425

  9. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Strasbourg International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane plane MAN - SXB
    3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmartrain train
    6h 10m
    €130–325

  10. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Stuttgart Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane plane MAN - STR
    3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain train
    4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmartrain train
    9h 9m
    €151–333

  11. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train

    1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane plane MAN - FRA
    3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain train
    4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain train
    5. Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmartrain train
    8h 58m
    €153–452

  12. Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Zurich Airport

    1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain train
    2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane BHX - ZRH
    4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain train
    5. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Colmartrain train
    9h 23m
    €163–457

Chester to Colmar by train and foot

Calendar85Weekly Services
Duration8h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket€296Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Chester to Colmar.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,241.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 38m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Colmar via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, and Strasbourg in around 8h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Colmar via London Victoria and Luxembourg in around 20h 30m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around France

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers