There are 9 ways to get from Santander to Colmar by plane, train, bus, train (Renfe, TGV), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Basel, train
best- Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Basel (BSL)plane SDR - BSL
- Take the train from St Louis to Colmartrain
5h 59m€110–273Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Metz - Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Metz - Bus Station to Colmarbus
24h 9m€105–179Bus, train via Paris
- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
- Take the train from Hendaye to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Est to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmartrain Ter
13h 8m€238–443Bus, train
- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bordeauxbus
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmartrain Ter
13h 30m€217–373Bus via Paris
- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Parisbus FlixBus 783
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Colmarbus BlaBlaCar Bus
21h 10m€116–186Fly to Strasbourg International Airport, train
- Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane SDR - SXB
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmartrain
5h 53m€119–438Fly to Zurich Airport, train
- Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane SDR - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Colmartrain
8h 8m€159–349Train
- Take the train from Santander to Bilbaotrain
- Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
- Take the train from Hendaye to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Colmartrain Tgv
17h 15m€244–418Drive 1,272.6 km
- Drive from Santander to Colmarcar 1,272.6 km
12h 43m€207–299
Santander to Colmar by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Santander to Colmar is to bus which costs €100 - €180 and takes 24h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Santander to Colmar is to fly and train which takes 5h 53m and costs €110 - €440.
No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Colmar. However, there are services departing from Estación de autobuses de Santander and arriving at Colmar via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Santander to Colmar. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Colmar via Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia, Hendaye, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 15m.
The distance between Santander and Colmar is 1072 km. The road distance is 1272.6 km.
The best way to get from Santander to Colmar without a car is to bus and train via Paris which takes 13h 8m and costs €230 - €450.
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Santander to Colmar, including transfers.
Santander to Colmar bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Estación de autobuses de Santander station.
Santander to Colmar train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
The best way to get from Santander to Colmar is to bus via Paris which takes 21h 10m and costs €110 - €190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €240 - €420 and takes 17h 15m.
What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Colmar, France?
You can take a bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Colmar via Paris and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 21h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santander to Colmar via Bilbao, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Quai de la Gare, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 17h 15m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Santander Airport to Basel via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €70–320
Flights from Santander Airport to Strasbourg International Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €100–500
Flights from Santander Airport to Zurich Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110–170
Flights from Santander Airport to Zurich Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €100–280
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 St Louis to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Hendaye to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €130–230
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Est to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €75–130
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Strasbourg to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €170–300
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Strasbourg to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Strasbourg to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Mulhouse Ville to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Hendaye to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €130–230
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–27
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- ALSA
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Booking & Getting There
Santander to Colmar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.
Santander to Colmar train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Bilbao station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Colmar is 1273 km. It takes approximately 12h 43m to drive from Santander to Colmar.
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