There are 7 ways to get from Lens to Colmar by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane
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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 17m€112–428Bus
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 24m€50–100Drive 497.6 km
- Drive from Lens to Colmarcar 497.6 km
5h 51m€77–111Train 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€141–366Train
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmartrain Ter
6h 19m€136–244Bus via Brussels
- Take the bus from Lille to Brussels-North train stationbus FlixBus N781 / ...
- Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Colmarbus FlixBus N837
10h 55m€51–88Train 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 38m€165–445
Lens to Colmar by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lens to Colmar is to bus via Brussels which costs €50 - €90 and takes 10h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Lens to Colmar is to train via Paris which takes 4h 17m and costs €110 - €430.
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 24m.
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 17m.
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 17m and costs €110 - €430.
It takes approximately 4h 17m 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 17m and costs €110 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €100 and takes 10h 24m.
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 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lens to Colmar via Lille, Lille - Europe Train Station, and Brussels - Midi Train Station in around 10h 24m.
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Brussels Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–250
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Brussels Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–250
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–280
Flights from Brussels Airport to Zurich Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–280
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Brussels Airport to Zurich Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–220
Flights from Brussels Airport to Zurich Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–320
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–280
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Arras to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Est to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €85–140
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Strasbourg to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Arras to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lille Flandres to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €120–210
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Strasbourg to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Mulhouse Ville to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- 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 Arras to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €29–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Est to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €70–150
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Strasbourg to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Arras to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Louis to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–23
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Strasbourg to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Mulhouse Ville to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–14
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Paris Est to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €75–340
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Zürich HB to Mulhouse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–130
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Brussels - Midi Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Brussels - Midi Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lille to Brussels-North train station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Brussels-North train station to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
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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