There are 9 ways to get from Colmar to Arcachon by train (TGV), bus, train, car, 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 via Paris (TGV)
best- Take the train from Colmar to Paris Esttrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Arcachontrain Tgv
6h 44m€208–313Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
cheapest- Take the train from Colmar to Strasbourgtrain
- Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane SXB - BOD
- Take the train from Pessac Alouette to Arcachontrain
4h 50m€72–309Bus, train
- Take the bus from Colmar to Bourg-en-Bressebus 720
- Take the bus from Bourg-en-Bresse to Lyonbus 720
- Take the bus from Lyon to Bordeauxbus 706
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachontrain Ter
17h 17m€84–136Drive 903.1 km
- Drive from Colmar to Arcachoncar 903.1 km
9h 16m€144–208Train
- Take the train from Colmar to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachontrain Ter
8h 33m€202–349Bus
- Take the bus from Colmar to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachonbus
17h 30m€76–132Train to Basel, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
- Take the train from Colmar to St Louistrain
- Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane BSL - BOD
- Take the train from Pessac Alouette to Arcachontrain
5h 58m€74–239Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Take the train from Colmar to Basel Sbbtrain
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane ZRH - BOD
- Take the train from Pessac Alouette to Arcachontrain
7h 30m€135–334Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
- Take the train from Colmar to Strasbourgtrain
- Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane SXB - TLS
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachontrain
7h 52m€104–380
Colmar to Arcachon by train, subway, and foot (TGV)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colmar to Arcachon is to bus which costs €75 - €140 and takes 17h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Colmar to Arcachon is to train and fly which takes 4h 50m and costs €70 - €310.
No, there is no direct bus from Colmar to Arcachon. However, there are services departing from Colmar and arriving at Arcachon via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Colmar to Arcachon. However, there are services departing from Colmar and arriving at Arcachon via Gare de l'Est and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
The distance between Colmar and Arcachon is 1103 km. The road distance is 903.1 km.
The best way to get from Colmar to Arcachon without a car is to train via Paris which takes 6h 44m and costs €200 - €320.
It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Colmar to Arcachon, including transfers.
Colmar to Arcachon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Colmar station.
Colmar to Arcachon train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Colmar station.
The best way to get from Colmar to Arcachon is to train via Paris which takes 6h 44m and costs €200 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €140 and takes 17h 30m.
What companies run services between Colmar, France and Arcachon, France?
You can take a train from Colmar to Arcachon via Paris Est, Gare de l'Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 6h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Colmar to Arcachon via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station, Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop, and Bordeaux St Jean in around 17h 30m.
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Strasbourg International Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–270
Flights from Strasbourg International Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–240
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Colmar to Paris Est
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €95–140
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Arcachon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €110–170
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachon
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Colmar to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Colmar to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Strasbourg to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €190–290
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachon
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Colmar to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachon
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Colmar to Bourg-en-Bresse
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bourg-en-Bresse to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lyon to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Colmar to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Colmar to Arcachon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Colmar to Arcachon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Est station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colmar to Arcachon is 903 km. It takes approximately 9h 16m to drive from Colmar to Arcachon.
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