How to get to Amboise from Colmar

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Compare coach and train for Colmar to Amboise

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Colmar to Amboise among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £40 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 24m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £40, while a train costs an average of £95.

Distance: 483 km

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Compare ways to travel from Colmar to Amboise

Compare the available ways to get from Colmar to Amboise, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Colmar to Amboise is a coach with an average price of £40.

This is compared to other travel options from Colmar to Amboise:

A coach is £55 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Colmar to Amboise costing on average £95.

The fastest way to travel from Colmar to Amboise is by train with an average journey time of 4h 24m.

Other travel options to Amboise take longer:

Coach takes on average 12h 0m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Colmar and Amboise including taking a coach and train.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 2h 32m sooner (3h 54m by train vs 6h 26m by car). Tickets start at around £95 compared to roughly £87 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

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from Colmar to Amboise

How to get to Amboise from Colmar by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Colmar to Amboise is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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Best day trips from Amboise by train

The most popular day trips by train from Amboise are Tours, Blois, Orléans, Paris and Saint-Pierre-des-Corps. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Amboise on Omio.

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Day trip from Amboise to Tours by train

Why visit Tours for the day?

Tours is a lively Loire Valley city known for its old quarter, Renaissance heritage and refined local food culture. With Saint-Gatien Cathedral, Place Plumereau and easy access to nearby châteaux, it feels both historic and youthful.

A view of Blois

Day trip from Amboise to Blois by train

Why visit Blois for the day?

Blois is known for the Château Royal de Blois and its strong links to French royal history. Set above the Loire, it has a compact old centre with steep streets, historic houses and an easy-going pace.

A view of Orléans

Day trip from Amboise to Orléans by train

Why visit Orléans for the day?

Orléans is best known for Jeanne d'Arc, a graceful old centre and the Cathédrale Sainte-Croix. Set on the Loire, it mixes French history with an easy-going riverside atmosphere.

A view of Paris

Day trip from Amboise to Paris by train

Why visit Paris for the day?

Paris is known for elegant streets, major museums and a cultural identity shaped by art, fashion and café life. Along the Seine, grand landmarks sit beside neighbourhoods that still feel local and lived in.

A view of Saint-Pierre-des-Corps

Day trip from Amboise to Saint-Pierre-des-Corps by train

Why visit Saint-Pierre-des-Corps for the day?

Saint-Pierre-des-Corps is a practical town next to Tours, known for its railway heritage and local character. Set in the Loire Valley, it offers easy access to nearby historic sights while keeping a distinctly everyday French atmosphere.

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FAQs: Colmar to Amboise

Travel to Amboise easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Colmar to Amboise.

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There are 2 options to travel between Colmar and Amboise including taking a coach and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Colmar to Amboise is a coach with an average price of £40.

This is compared to other travel options from Colmar to Amboise:

A coach is £55 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Colmar to Amboise costing on average £95.

The fastest way to travel from Colmar to Amboise is by train with an average journey time of 4h 24m.

Other travel options to Amboise take longer:

Coach takes on average 12h 0m.

The Colmar to Amboise distance is approximately 483 km.
The average frequency per day from Colmar to Amboise is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 3 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Colmar and Amboise as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Colmar to Amboise:
  • Coaches mostly depart from Colmar, Place de la Gare and arrive in Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson.
  • Trains mostly depart from Colmar station and arrive in Gare d'Amboise.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Colmar to Amboise, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Amboise by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Amboise by coach.
Omio customers who travel from Colmar to Amboise often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Tours, Blois, Chenonceaux, Bordeaux. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Amboise and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Colmar to Amboise, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
A visit to Amboise typically requires 2 to 3 days to explore its main attractions, such as the Château d'Amboise, Clos Lucé, and the beautiful Loire Valley surroundings.

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