There are 4 ways to get from Thonon-les-Bains to Colmar by ferry, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Ferry, train
best- Take the ferry from Thonon-les-Bains to Lausanne-Ouchyferry N2
- Take the train from Lausanne to Basel SBBtrain
- Take the train from St Louis to Colmartrain Ter
6h 9m€103–262Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Thonon-les-Bains to Genevabus FlixBus 1629
- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Colmarbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 10m€32–61Drive 293.7 km
- Drive from Thonon-les-Bains to Colmarcar 293.7 km
3h 18m€46–66Train
- 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
7h 3m€104–321
Thonon-les-Bains to Colmar by ferry, subway, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thonon-les-Bains to Colmar is to bus which costs €30 - €65 and takes 8h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Thonon-les-Bains to Colmar is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Thonon-les-Bains to Colmar. However, there are services departing from Thonon-les-Bains and arriving at Colmar via Geneva - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Thonon-les-Bains to Colmar. However, there are services departing from Thonon Les Bains and arriving at Colmar via Annemasse, Renens VD, Basel SBB and St Louis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
The distance between Thonon-les-Bains and Colmar is 274 km. The road distance is 293.7 km.
The best way to get from Thonon-les-Bains to Colmar without a car is to ferry and train which takes 6h 9m and costs €100 - €270.
It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Thonon-les-Bains to Colmar, including transfers.
Thonon-les-Bains to Colmar bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Thonon-les-Bains station.
Thonon-les-Bains to Colmar train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Annemasse station.
The best way to get from Thonon-les-Bains to Colmar is to bus which takes 8h 10m and costs €30 - €65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €100 - €330 and takes 7h 3m.
What companies run services between Thonon-les-Bains, France and Colmar, France?
You can take a bus from Thonon-les-Bains to Colmar via Geneva - Bus Station in around 8h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Thonon Les Bains to Colmar via Annemasse, Renens VD, Basel SBB, Saint-Louis, and St Louis in around 7h 3m.
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Lausanne to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–200
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Annemasse to Renens VD
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–80
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Renens VD to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–200
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from St Louis to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–23
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from St Louis to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–23
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Thonon-les-Bains to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €29–55
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +41 (0)848 811 848
- [email protected]
- Website
- cgn.ch
Ferry from Thonon-les-Bains to Lausanne-Ouchy
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- https://www.cgn.ch/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Thonon-les-Bains to Colmar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Geneva station.
Thonon-les-Bains to Colmar train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Renens VD station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thonon-les-Bains to Colmar is 294 km. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Thonon-les-Bains to Colmar.
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