There are 9 ways to get from Penarth to Colmar by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry
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 Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the train from Paris Est to Colmartrain Tgv
9h 15m€318–524Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Victoriabus
- Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus
- Take the bus from Luxembourg to Colmarbus
20h 45m€70–122Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Penarth to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colmarcar
11h 11m€292–370Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Basel, train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Basel (BSL)plane BRS - BSL
- Take the train from St Louis to Colmartrain
7h 29m€82–224Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Penarth to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Colmarcar
12h 14m€187–327Fly Cardiff Airport to Basel, train
- Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Basel (BSL)plane CWL - BSL
- Take the train from St Louis to Colmartrain
8h 39m€121–444Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRS - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Colmartrain
9h 13m€138–343Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Basel, train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Basel (BSL)plane LHR - BSL
- Take the train from St Louis to Colmartrain
8h 26m€168–465Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Basel
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Basel (BSL)plane LGW - BSL
- Take the train from St Louis to Colmartrain
9h 36m€161–385
Penarth to Colmar by train, subway, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Penarth to Colmar is to bus which costs €70 - €130 and takes 20h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Penarth to Colmar is to train and fly which takes 7h 29m and costs €80 - €230.
No, there is no direct bus from Penarth to Colmar. However, there are services departing from Windsor Terrace and arriving at Colmar via Cardiff North Road, London Victoria Green Line Station and Luxembourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Penarth to Colmar. However, there are services departing from Penarth and arriving at Colmar via Cardiff Central, Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Paris Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.
The distance between Penarth and Colmar is 1197 km.
The best way to get from Penarth to Colmar without a car is to train which takes 9h 15m and costs €310 - €550.
It takes approximately 9h 15m to get from Penarth to Colmar, including transfers.
Penarth to Colmar bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cardiff North Road station.
Penarth to Colmar train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Penarth to Colmar is to train which takes 9h 15m and costs €310 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €130 and takes 20h 45m.
What companies run services between Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales and Colmar, France?
You can take a train from Penarth to Colmar via Cardiff Central, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Est in around 9h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Windsor Terrace to Colmar via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 7, Cardiff North Road, London Victoria, London Victoria Green Line Station, and Luxembourg in around 20h 45m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Basel via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–300
Flights from Cardiff Airport to Basel via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–420
Flights from Bristol Airport to Zurich Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–290
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Basel via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–350
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–130
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–130
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–100
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–50
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Cardiff North Road to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–30
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Luxembourg to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.fr
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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Booking & Getting There
Penarth to Colmar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.
Colmar is 1h ahead of Penarth. It is currently 4:52 AM in Penarth and 5:52 AM in Colmar.
Penarth to Colmar train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
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