There are 7 ways to get from Lens to Colmar 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
best- Take the train from Arras to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Est to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmartrain Ter
4h 27m€119–241Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Colmarbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 33m€40–72Train, bus
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Namurtrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Namur to Arlontrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Arlon Gare to Colmarbus
10h 57m€83–136Drive 497.6 km
- Drive from Lens to Colmarcar 497.6 km
5h 51m€80–115Train
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmartrain Ter / ...
6h 27m€138–211Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Basel, train
- Take the train from Arras to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
- Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Basel (BSL)plane CDG - BSL
- Take the train from St Louis to Colmartrain
7h 9m€144–369Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
- Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRU - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Colmartrain
8h 47m€169–390
Lens to Colmar by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lens to Colmar is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 10h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Lens to Colmar is to train via Paris which takes 4h 27m and costs €110 - €250.
No, there is no direct bus from Lens to Colmar. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Colmar via Lille - Europe Train Station and Brussels - Midi Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Lens to Colmar. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Colmar via Arras, Paris Est and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
The distance between Lens and Colmar is 702 km. The road distance is 497.6 km.
The best way to get from Lens to Colmar without a car is to train via Paris which takes 4h 27m and costs €110 - €250.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Lens to Colmar, including transfers.
Lens to Colmar bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lille - Europe Train Station.
Lens to Colmar train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Arras station.
The best way to get from Lens to Colmar is to train via Paris which takes 4h 27m and costs €110 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 10h 33m.
What companies run services between Lens, Hauts-de-France, France and Colmar, France?
You can take a train from Lens to Colmar via Arras, Paris Nord, Paris Est, and Strasbourg in around 4h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lens to Colmar via Lille, Lille - Europe Train Station, and Brussels - Midi Train Station in around 10h 33m.
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Brussels Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110–260
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Arras to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Est to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €80–130
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Strasbourg to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lille Flandres to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €120–180
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Strasbourg to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Arras to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–30
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Mulhouse Ville to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Brussels - Midi Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Lens to Colmar bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Brussels - Midi Train Station.
Lens to Colmar train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lens to Colmar is 498 km. It takes approximately 5h 51m to drive from Lens to Colmar.
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