Colmar to Lucerne: Road Trip Guide & Distance

83.9 miles 135 km · straight line
104.9 miles estimated 168.8 km · driving distance
2h 7min estimated drive time
€19 - €23 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
148° SSE bearing direction

How far is Colmar from Lucerne?

The distance from Colmar to Lucerne is 83.9 miles (135 km) as the crow flies. Lucerne is located SSE of Colmar. By car, the driving distance is approximately 104.9 miles, taking about 2h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. Colmar is in France, while Lucerne is in Switzerland.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. 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. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Colmar and Lucerne. 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 Colmar to Lucerne

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 7min €19 - €23 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 32min $8–$16* Budget
Train ~2h 1min $13–$37* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Colmar & Lucerne

Quick Facts

Colmar
48.08°N, 7.36°E
Europe/Paris
194m elevation
Lucerne
47.05°N, 8.31°E
Europe/Zurich
436m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 28 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 296.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients