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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nîmes to Colmar among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £60 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 57m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £60, while a train costs an average of £118.
Distance: 527 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£118 Average Price | £60 Average Price Cheapest | £149 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 57m Average total duration Fastest 5h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 42m Average total duration 9h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Nîmes to Colmar:
A coach is £58 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nîmes to Colmar costing on average £118.
Other travel options to Colmar take longer:
Coach takes on average 9h 42m.
The journey is about 1h 17m faster (5h 27m by train vs 6h 44m by car) and roughly £32 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£118 vs £149). 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 Nîmes by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Nîmes 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, 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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Nîmes to Colmar:
A coach is £58 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nîmes to Colmar costing on average £118.
Other travel options to Colmar take longer:
Coach takes on average 9h 42m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nîmes and Colmar as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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