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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Nice to Colmar among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £66 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 5m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £66, while a flight costs an average of £352.
Distance: 487 km
Most popular Flight | Coach | Train | Driving |
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£352 Average Price | £66 Average Price Cheapest | £172 Average Price | £177 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 5m Average total duration Fastest 3h 5m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 13h 22m Average total duration 12h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 5m Average total duration 9h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.5 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Nice to Colmar, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Nice to Colmar:
A coach is £106 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nice to Colmar costing on average £172.
A coach is £287 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice to Colmar costing on average £352.
Other travel options to Colmar take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 5m.
Coach takes on average 13h 22m.
You'll arrive about 5h 17m sooner (3h 5m by flight vs 8h 22m by car). Tickets start at around £352 compared to roughly £177 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
How to get to Colmar from Nice by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Nice to Colmar is by taking a flight 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, Sélestat, Freiburg im Breisgau 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.
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.
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.
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 Nice to Colmar.
This is compared to other travel options from Nice to Colmar:
A coach is £106 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nice to Colmar costing on average £172.
A coach is £287 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice to Colmar costing on average £352.
Other travel options to Colmar take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 5m.
Coach takes on average 13h 22m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nice and Colmar as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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