There are 12 ways to get from Bilbao to Colmar by plane, train, bus, car, or train (TGV)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Bilbao Airport to Basel, train
best- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Basel (BSL)plane BIO - BSL
- Take the train from St Louis to Colmartrain
6h 17m€86–245Bus, train via Paris
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Saint-Jean-de-Luzbus
- Take the train from St Jean De Luz Ciboure to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Est to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Colmartrain Ter
10h 44m€228–428Bus
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Metz - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Metz - Bus Station to Colmarbus BlaBlaCar Bus
21h 39m€100–164Drive 1,173.7 km
- Drive from Bilbao to Colmarcar 1,173.7 km
11h 41m€191–276Fly 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
8h 6m€127–304Fly 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 38m€127–321Bus 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 54m€104–360Fly 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 45m€136–333Bus 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 6m€176–483Train via Antony
- 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 28m€237–419Train
- 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
14h 28m€248–393Bus, 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 train from St Louis to Colmartrain Ter
23h 13m€189–289
Bilbao to Colmar by bus, train, foot, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Colmar is to bus which costs €100 - €170 and takes 21h 39m.
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. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 39m.
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 28m.
The distance between Bilbao and Colmar is 1030 km. The road distance is 1173.7 km.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Colmar without a car is to bus and train via Paris which takes 10h 44m and costs €220 - €430.
It takes approximately 6h 17m 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 bus which takes 21h 39m and costs €100 - €170. Alternatively, you can train via Antony, which costs €230 - €420 and takes 12h 28m.
What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Colmar, France?
You can take a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Colmar via Metz - Bus Station in around 21h 39m. Alternatively, 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 28m.
- 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
- €60–330
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Stuttgart Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–370
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Louis to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Jean De Luz Ciboure to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €130–230
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Est to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €75–130
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Strasbourg to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Mulhouse Ville to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Strasbourg to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Louis to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Strasbourg to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €75–130
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Est to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €75–130
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Strasbourg to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Strasbourg to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Louis to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Saint-Jean-de-Luz
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Metz - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €80–140
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Metz - Bus Station to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–27
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Biarritz - Airport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Biarritz - Airport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
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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