Rome2Rio

How to get fromPreston to Colmarby train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

Find Transport to Colmar

See all options

There are 11 ways to get from Preston 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.

  1. Train via Strasbourg

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Paris Est to Strasbourgtrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmartrain train Ter
    8h 48m
    €284–592

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Colmarbus bus
    22h 5m
    €87–144

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Preston to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colmarcar car
    12h 17m
    €308–395

  4. Train, fly to Basel

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Basel (BSL)plane plane MAN - BSL
    3. Take the train from St Louis to Colmartrain train
    7h 7m
    €93–277

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Paris Est to Colmartrain train Tgv
    9h 10m
    €304–550

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 541 / ...
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels-North train stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Colmarbus bus
    24h 16m
    €111–241

  7. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Preston to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Colmarcar car
    13h 17m
    €182–308

  8. Train, fly to Zurich Airport

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane MAN - ZRH
    3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain train
    4. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Colmartrain train
    8h 45m
    €136–420

  9. Train, fly to Strasbourg International Airport

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane plane MAN - SXB
    3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmartrain train
    6h 6m
    €123–329

  10. Train, fly to Stuttgart Airport

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane plane MAN - STR
    3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain train
    4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmartrain train
    8h 53m
    €145–322

  11. Train, fly to Frankfurt

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane plane MAN - FRA
    3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain train
    4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain train
    5. Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmartrain train
    9h 15m
    €139–501

Preston to Colmar by train and foot

Calendar113Weekly Services
Duration8h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket€284Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Preston, England and Colmar, France?

You can take a train from Preston to Colmar via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, and Strasbourg in around 8h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Colmar via London Victoria and Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon in around 22h 5m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around France

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers

Where to next?

Trips from Preston

Trips to Colmar

Popular routes