How to travel from Calais to Strasbourg, France

The distance between Calais and Strasbourg is around 527km (328 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Calais to Strasbourg by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Strasbourg (SXB).

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €660($660)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Lille Europe and then to Strasbourg.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Lille Flandres then take the bus to Metz Central Bus Station and then to Strasbourg.

  • Duration10h 25m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €34($34)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Strasbourg.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Distance617km (383 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Calais and Strasbourg

There are several options for getting from Calais to Strasbourg by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €34 ($34) and will take around 10h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €660 ($660).

The distance between Calais and Strasbourg is around 527km (328 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 498km (310 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Calais and Strasbourg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Calais to Strasbourg is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €660 ($660).

The cheapest way to travel between Calais and Strasbourg, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €34 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Calais and Strasbourg. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Calais to Strasbourg. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lille Europe. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Calais and Strasbourg. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 3h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Calais and Strasbourg. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Strasbourg (SXB). instead which will take 2h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Calais to Strasbourg. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Strasbourg (SXB). instead which will take 2h 35m.

The closest major airport to Strasbourg is Strasbourg Airport (SXB) (SXB) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Strasbourg. EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) and Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ) (ETZ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Calais and Strasbourg. The distance is around 617km (383 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Calais to Strasbourg is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Calais and Strasbourg

Transport options from Calais to Strasbourg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
2h 35m
€660($660)
4 times a week527km (328 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, plane3h 10m
€365($365)
4 times a week588km (365 miles)
Train
3h 50m
€140($140)
4 times a week729km (453 miles)
Train and Bus
10h 25m
€34($34)
3 times a week822km (511 miles)
Drive
5h 30m
€83($83)
on demand617km (383 miles)

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Airports near Strasbourg

The following major airports near Strasbourg offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

SXB
Strasbourg Airport (SXB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Strasbourg
BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
111km (69 miles) from Strasbourg
ETZ
Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
119km (74 miles) from Strasbourg