Strasbourg Travel Plans

In this quaint little town, you'll be saying bonjour and guten tag more times than you can count. But don't worry, the sausages and croissants are equally delicious regardless of which language you order them in.

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How to get to Strasbourg

Plane

The best way to get to Strasbourg by plane is to fly into Strasbourg Airport from your departing location. Airlines such as Air France, easyJet and Ryanair operate direct flights to Strasbourg from major cities throughout Europe. From the airport, you can take the shuttle bus or the train to the city center.

Car

The best way to get to Strasbourg by car is to drive on the A35 highway from Paris or Germany. The journey from Paris takes around 4 hours and from Frankfurt takes around 2 hours.

Train

The best way to get to Strasbourg by train is to take the TGV from Paris. The journey takes around 2 hours and 20 minutes and the train arrives at Strasbourg Railway Station. There are also direct trains to Strasbourg from other French cities such as Lyon and Marseille.

Boat

There is no direct way to get to Strasbourg by boat. However, you can take a river cruise from cities such as Paris or Basel and disembark at one of the ports near Strasbourg, such as Kehl or Gambsheim, and then take a bus or train to the city center.

Bus

The best way to get to Strasbourg by bus is to take a Flixbus from major cities in Germany, Switzerland and Belgium. The bus arrives at Strasbourg Bus Station, which is located in the city center.

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