Alicante to Colmar: Road Trip Guide & Distance

778.8 miles 1253.4 km · straight line
934.6 miles estimated 1504.1 km · driving distance
18h 48min estimated drive time
€147 - €180 estimated fuel cost
~2h 4min flight time
28° NNE bearing direction

How far is Alicante from Colmar?

The distance from Alicante to Colmar is 778.8 miles (1253.4 km) as the crow flies. Colmar is located NNE of Alicante. By car, the driving distance is approximately 934.6 miles, taking about 18h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 4min. Alicante is in Spain, while Colmar is in France.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Alicante and Colmar. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Alicante to Colmar

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 48min €147 - €180 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 4min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 34min $75–$140* Budget
Train ~24h 26min $112–$327* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Alicante & Colmar

Quick Facts

Alicante
38.35°N, 0.48°W
Europe/Madrid
0m elevation
Colmar
48.08°N, 7.36°E
Europe/Paris
194m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 260 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 65 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients