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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Montpellier to Colmar among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £58 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 16m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £58, while a flight costs an average of £412.
Distance: 566 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£119 Average Price | £412 Average Price | £58 Average Price Cheapest | £162 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 16m Average total duration 5h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 16m Average total duration Fastest 3h 16m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 49m Average total duration 10h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Montpellier to Colmar:
A coach is £62 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montpellier to Colmar costing on average £119.
A coach is £354 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Montpellier to Colmar costing on average £412.
Other travel options to Colmar take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 16m.
Coach takes on average 10h 49m.
The journey is about 1h 33m faster (5h 46m by train vs 7h 19m by car) and roughly £43 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£119 vs £162). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Colmar from Montpellier by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Montpellier to Colmar is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Colmar are Strasbourg, Mulhouse, Freiburg im Breisgau, Sélestat and Obernai. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Colmar on Omio.
Strasbourg is known for its mix of French and German heritage, canal-lined streets and European institutions. The Grande Île, La Petite France and its striking cathedral give the city a distinct Alsatian character.
Mulhouse is an eastern French city shaped by textile wealth and a strong industrial past. It is best known for major car and rail museums, with painted facades and lively squares adding local character.
Freiburg im Breisgau is a university city at the edge of the Black Forest, known for its medieval centre and Bächle. Its sunny climate, lively squares and green outlook give it an easy-going character.
Sélestat is an Alsatian town known for its old centre, humanist library and early Christmas tree tradition. With historic churches, half-timbered streets and a calm setting between Strasbourg and Colmar, it feels rooted in the Rhine plain.
Obernai is an Alsatian town known for its half-timbered streets, medieval walls and nearby vineyards. Its compact centre blends Renaissance architecture, lively squares and a strong regional food and wine culture.
Travel to Colmar 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 Montpellier to Colmar.
This is compared to other travel options from Montpellier to Colmar:
A coach is £62 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montpellier to Colmar costing on average £119.
A coach is £354 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Montpellier to Colmar costing on average £412.
Other travel options to Colmar take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 16m.
Coach takes on average 10h 49m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Montpellier and Colmar as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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