There are 4 ways to get from Colmar to Arches by bus, train, train (TGV), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Selestat to St Die Des Vosgesbus Autocar
- Take the train from St Die Des Vosges to Archestrain Ter
3h 31m€27–44Drive 85.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Colmar to Archescar 85.5 km
1h 25m€14–20Train
- Take the train from Colmar to Strasbourgtrain Ter / ...
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Archestrain Ter
3h 54m€34–59Bus
- Take the bus from Selestat to St Die Des Vosgesbus Autocar
- Take the bus from St Die Des Vosges to Archesbus Autocar
4h 12m€26–40
Colmar to Arches by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colmar to Arches is to drive which costs €13 - €20 and takes 1h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Colmar to Arches is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs €13 - €20.
No, there is no direct bus from Colmar to Arches. However, there are services departing from Selestat and arriving at Arches via St Die Des Vosges. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Colmar to Arches. However, there are services departing from Colmar and arriving at Arches via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
The distance between Colmar and Arches is 157 km. The road distance is 85.5 km.
The best way to get from Colmar to Arches without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 31m and costs €26 - €45.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Colmar to Arches, including transfers.
Colmar to Arches bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Selestat station.
Colmar to Arches train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Colmar station.
The best way to get from Colmar to Arches is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs €30 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €40 and takes 4h 12m.
What companies run services between Colmar, France and Arches, Grand Est, France?
You can take a train from Colmar to Arches via Strasbourg in around 3h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colmar to Arches via Selestat, Selestat, and St Die Des Vosges in around 4h 12m.
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 St Die Des Vosges to Arches
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Colmar to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Strasbourg to Arches
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Colmar to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- TGV inOui
Bus from Selestat to St Die Des Vosges
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Selestat to St Die Des Vosges
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from St Die Des Vosges to Arches
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Colmar to Arches bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at St Die Des Vosges station.
Colmar to Arches train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Strasbourg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colmar to Arches is 85 km. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Colmar to Arches.
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