There are 6 ways to get from Colmar to Espalion by train (TGV), 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 Colmar to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Toulouse Matabiautrain Ter
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Rodeztrain Ter
12h 58m€221–385Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Colmar to Lyonbus N720 / ...
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Rodezbus BlaBlaCar Bus
14h 15m€66–130Drive 653.3 km
- Drive from Colmar to Espalioncar 653.3 km
7h 34m€101–145Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly, 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 Rodeztrain
8h 36m€106–322Train via Lyon
- Take the train from Colmar to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Clermont Ferrandtrain Ter
- Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to Gare de Capdenactrain Ter
- Take the train from Gare de Capdenac to Rodeztrain Ter
15h 3m€173–322Train to Basel, fly, train
- Take the train from Colmar to St Louistrain
- Fly from Basel (BSL) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane BSL - TLS
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Rodeztrain
9h 38m€101–290
Colmar to Espalion by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colmar to Espalion is to bus which costs €65 - €130 and takes 14h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Colmar to Espalion is to drive which takes 7h 34m and costs €100 - €150.
No, there is no direct bus from Colmar to Espalion. However, there are services departing from Colmar and arriving at ESPALION - Boulevard J. Poulenc via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and RODEZ - Gare SNCF/Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Colmar to Espalion. However, there are services departing from Colmar and arriving at Rodez via Montpellier Saint-Roch and Toulouse Matabiau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 58m.
The distance between Colmar and Espalion is 1180 km. The road distance is 653.3 km.
The best way to get from Colmar to Espalion without a car is to train which takes 12h 58m and costs €220 - €390.
It takes approximately 12h 58m to get from Colmar to Espalion, including transfers.
Colmar to Espalion bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Colmar station.
Colmar to Espalion train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Colmar station.
The best way to get from Colmar to Espalion is to train which takes 12h 58m and costs €220 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €130 and takes 14h 15m.
What companies run services between Colmar, France and Espalion, Occitanie, France?
You can take a train from Colmar to ESPALION - Boulevard J. Poulenc via Montpellier Saint-Roch, Toulouse Matabiau, Rodez, and RODEZ - Gare SNCF/Routière in around 12h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Colmar to ESPALION - Boulevard J. Poulenc via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station, Rodez, and RODEZ - Gare SNCF/Routière in around 14h 15m.
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Strasbourg International Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €60–220
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Basel to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–190
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Colmar to Montpellier Saint-Roch
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €150–250
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Colmar to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Colmar to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €90–150
- Website
- TGV inOui
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 Montpellier Saint-Roch to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Rodez
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Colmar to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Rodez
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Clermont Ferrand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Clermont Ferrand to Gare de Capdenac
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Gare de Capdenac to Rodez
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Colmar to St Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–23
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Rodez
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Colmar to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Colmar to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Rodez
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Colmar to Espalion bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.
Colmar to Espalion train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Montpellier Saint-Roch station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colmar to Espalion is 653 km. It takes approximately 7h 34m to drive from Colmar to Espalion.
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