There are 12 ways to get from Bilbao to Colmar by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train
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Train via Antony
best- Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
- Take the train from Hendaye to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Est to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmartrain Ter
12h 22m€241–600Fly Bilbao Airport to Basel, train
cheapest- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Basel (BSL)plane BIO - BSL
- Take the train from St Louis to Colmartrain
6h 17m€85–247Bus
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Metz - Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Metz - Bus Station to Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Station to Colmarbus
22h 1m€122–219Drive 1,173.7 km
- Drive from Bilbao to Colmarcar 1,173.7 km
11h 41m€187–271Fly Bilbao Airport to Zurich Airport, train
- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BIO - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Colmartrain
7h 55m€126–377Train
- 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 Est to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmartrain Ter
12h 51m€210–607Train #2
- Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
- Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmartrain Ter
13h 58m€212–439Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bilbao to Annemassebus
- Take the train from Annemasse to Renens VDtrain
- Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
- Take the bus from Basel SBB to Colmarbus
23h 33m€177–404Fly Bilbao Airport to Stuttgart Airport, train
- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane BIO - STR
- Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmartrain
8h 25m€124–380Fly Bilbao Airport to Frankfurt, train
- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BIO - FRA
- Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
- Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmartrain
8h 36m€135–408Bus to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly to Basel, train
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Biarritz - Airport Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Basel (BSL)plane BIQ - BSL
- Take the train from St Louis to Colmartrain
7h 49m€106–377Bus to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Biarritz - Airport Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BIQ - LYS
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Colmartrain
10h 1m€194–488
Bilbao to Colmar by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Colmar is to fly and train which costs €85 - €250 and takes 6h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Colmar is to fly and train which takes 6h 17m and costs €85 - €250.
No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Colmar. However, there are services departing from Bilbao Intermodal and arriving at Colmar via Metz - Bus Station and Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Colmar. However, there are services departing from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao and arriving at Colmar via Amara-Donostia, Hendaye, Massy - Palaiseau, Paris Est and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 22m.
The distance between Bilbao and Colmar is 1407 km. The road distance is 1173.7 km.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Colmar without a car is to train via Antony which takes 12h 22m and costs €240 - €600.
It takes approximately 12h 22m to get from Bilbao to Colmar, including transfers.
Bilbao to Colmar bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Bilbao Intermodal station.
Bilbao to Colmar train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Colmar is to train via Antony which takes 12h 22m and costs €240 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €120 - €220 and takes 22h 1m.
What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Colmar, France?
You can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Colmar via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Massy Tgv, Massy - Palaiseau, Paris Nord, Paris Est, and Strasbourg in around 12h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Colmar via Metz - Bus Station and Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Station in around 22h 1m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Zurich Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65–330
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Stuttgart Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–350
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–280
- Phone
- +34 944 333 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- Euskotren
Train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- Euskotren
Train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- Euskotren
Train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- Euskotren
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Metz - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €100–190
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Metz - Bus Station to Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–25
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Station to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Biarritz - Airport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–23
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Biarritz - Airport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–23
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Bilbao to Colmar bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Metz - Bus Station.
Bilbao to Colmar train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Amara-Donostia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Colmar is 1174 km. It takes approximately 11h 41m to drive from Bilbao to Colmar.
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