How to travel from Paris to Strasbourg, France

The distance between Paris and Strasbourg is around 438km (272 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Paris 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

Take the train to Strasbourg.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €85($85)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 3 others
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Plane and Train

Fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Strasbourg.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €235($235)
Operated by

Multiple operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Strasbourg.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €28($28)
Operated byFlixBus+ 3 others
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Drive

Drive to Strasbourg.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Distance485km (301 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Paris and Strasbourg

There are several options for getting from Paris to Strasbourg by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €28 ($28) and will take around 5h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €85 ($85).

The distance between Paris and Strasbourg is around 438km (272 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 399km (248 miles)

It takes around 1h 45m to get from Paris and Strasbourg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Paris to Strasbourg is to take the train which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx €85 ($85).

The cheapest way to travel between Paris and Strasbourg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €28 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Paris and Strasbourg. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Paris and Strasbourg with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 45m.

TGV inOui, Deutsche Bahn, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Paris and Strasbourg. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Paris and Strasbourg. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs every 2 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Paris and Strasbourg with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 2 hours and takes 5h 40m.

FlixBus, RegioJet and Blablabus run regular bus services between Paris and Strasbourg. Buses run every 2 hours and take around 5h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Paris to Strasbourg. We recommend that you fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Strasbourg. instead which will take 2h 60m.

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 Paris and Strasbourg. The distance is around 485km (301 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Paris to Strasbourg is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around €85 ($85).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Paris and Strasbourg

Transport options from Paris to Strasbourg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 45m
€85($85)
hourly438km (272 miles)
Plane and Train
2h 60m
€235($235)
every 30 mins566km (352 miles)
Bus
5h 40m
€28($28)
every 2 hours494km (307 miles)
Drive
4h 25m
€66($66)
on demand485km (301 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