How long does it take to travel from Paris to Strasbourg? How to get from Paris to Strasbourg. What is the best transport to get there?

No matter how long the journey, sooner or later you still have to return home. So my husband and I had to return home. Finally, we decided to spend a couple of days in and from there fly to our home country.

By car

The distance between Strasbourg and Paris is 500 km, but what is half a thousand kilometers on the best French motorways? It really takes 5.5 hours to get from one city to another.

To get from Strasbourg to the French capital, you just need to take the A4 motorway and follow it all the way to Paris. This road is in perfect condition and consists of at least two lanes in each direction.

The only downside to traveling on the expressway is the cost. You will have to pay about 40 euros for the trip. Theoretically, you can get there on free roads, but they are much more tortuous, and the speed limit on them is much lower. Accordingly, the savings will be very controversial.

You will need to pay about 50 euros more for fuel. In addition, we must not forget about another significant cost - the need to rent a car. Renting a car with a navigator will cost from 50 euros, and even then, you will still have to look for such a car. If you are planning to rent a car, I advise you to look for suitable options in advance using search engines.

By train

The Strasbourg-Paris route is one of the busiest destinations in France, so getting here by public transport is easy.

Trains run from 05:36 to 20:31. Trains of various categories run at intervals of about an hour. The journey will take you from 1.5 to 3.5 hours, depending on which train you choose.

All trains, regardless of category, are distinguished by high comfort and good speed. You can read about the main differences between the trains here.

What is the price

A train ticket is expensive. The cheapest ticket will cost about 70 euros. Traveling in a first class carriage will cost from 78 euros.

Where can I buy

There are three ways to purchase a train ticket:

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So, there are several ways to get to. The fastest way to get to the capital of France is by train (on some trains you can get there in just 1.5 hours), but the cheaper way is by bus. The option of flying is not very convenient due to the lack of direct flights and the need to make a transfer.

We preferred the night bus and were in Paris early in the morning. As a result, the trip turned out to be inexpensive, and my husband and I thus had a whole free day, which we could devote to sightseeing.

From Strasbourg to Paris you can travel by plane, train, car and bus. The distance between cities is 488.7 km.

From Strasbourg to Paris by bus

The companies FlixBus, OUIBUS et Isiline offer to transport passengers from Strasbourg to Paris on night flights in 6-7 hours. Night trips are fastest due to low traffic. The ticket price is 15 €. Eurolines is ready to offer even lower fares: starting from 9 €, and occupying two luggage spaces is free. In Paris, buses from the carrier Isilines arrive at the Banolet exit. The FlixBus company takes passengers to the exit of the city of Mailo, near the Palais des Congrès. OUIBUS brings passengers to Bercy bus station.

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From Strasbourg to Paris by train

The TGV high-speed train runs from Strasbourg to Paris. 15 trains depart every day. Travel time is up to 2.5 hours without intermediate stops, and about 3 hours with 4 stops, on a flight that runs once a day. All trains arrive at .

You can purchase a ticket for 30-40 € on the official website of French railways. A ticket purchased on the day of departure will cost from 60 €.

From Strasbourg to Paris by plane

Alsace has two international airports: Bâle-Mulhouse in the Haut-Rhin department and Strasbourg-Entzheim Airport in the Bas-Rhin. From them you can fly to Paris on Air France every day. Airplanes of the European low-cost airline Easyjet depart from Bâle-Mulhouse airport, the price of a flight to Paris is from 12 €. From Strasbourg, you can travel to this remote airport by bus, starting from €14. Strasbourg-Entzheim Airport is located 12 km from the city and can be reached by city bus for 3 €.

The cheapest tickets in this direction

From Strasbourg to Paris by car

The journey from Strasbourg to Paris by car will take up to 5 hours. Fuel for an economy class car with a small engine capacity will cost 52 €; at toll booths for national roads you will have to pay 38.00 €. Thus, the total cost will be 90 €. You can pick it up at the airport and at the Strasbourg bus station.

Taking the highway, you need to leave Strasbourg via Avenue des Vosges and continue along the national highway to the cities of Reims, Chalons-en-Champagne and Metz. Take the A4 highway and continue towards Paris until the Bercy exit.

What is the best transport to get there?

The optimal transport for covering the route Strasbourg-Paris is the high-speed TGV train. The price if purchased in advance is comparable to a bus ticket.

Strasbourg is a city of mixture of two cultures - German and French. Therefore, it is quite normal here to hear German spoken in a typical French brasserie where you go to taste French cuisine with a German accent. The unusual combinations of this city not only interest you, but also make you fall in love with it.

There are several ways to get from Paris to Strasbourg - by plane, train and car.

By plane

Where to stay in Strasbourg?

Strasbourg is a fairly safe city, so you can stay in any area. However, if your main goal is sightseeing, then it is better to stay in the city center. If you come on a business trip and you plan to visit the European Institutions (European Parliament, Court of Human Rights, etc.), then it is better to stay in the diplomatic area. You can find other hotels in Strasbourg at this link. In addition, we have selected for you several hotels for different budgets, which are especially popular among tourists

Tips for choosing 1st or 2nd class

The good news is that all TGV trains from Paris to Strasbourg provide a comfortable journey, with plenty of legroom, headrests, Wi-Fi (on certain services) and power sockets at every seat. Standard class has access to a buffet car and dedicated family areas. First class service includes adjustable seats, footrests, fold-down tables, personal reading lights and peaceful carriages. Business class passengers enjoy access to exclusive lounges and dining, seats in Espace Pro Première and a taxi booking service.

Book your TGV ticket at the best price

There are a number of ways to save on your TGV ticket from Paris to Strasbourg. Family and friends traveling together can buy four tickets for the price of three, and kids under four go free - so long as they sit on your lap. Tickets are available 90 days prior to departure with greater discounts the sooner you book so get planning your trip! The Interrail Pass can be a great money-saving option for those traveling extensively through France.

Why travel with TGV from Paris to Strasbourg?

• TGV trains provide comfort, speed and modern facilities.
• You benefit from zero luggage weight limits, including sports equipment.
• Cyclists can bring their bikes on board (with a few conditions) and for a size-dependent charge, pets can travel with you too!
• You get to zoom through the beautiful French countryside at up to 320 km/h.
• There are a number of facilities for passengers with disabilities.

Let's find out how and for what money you can get to Strasbourg from Paris on your own. Between cities There are rail, bus and air connections. The settlements are connected by two highways. The length of the road through Reims along the A4 highway is 489 km. The route through Nancy (N4) is slightly shorter - 469 km. And the distance in a straight line is 397 km.

How to get to Strasbourg by train

Relatively inexpensive and fast way get to the capital of Alsace by high-speed train TGV The sole carrier on the Paris–Strasbourg rail route is the National Company of French Railways, or SNCF.

Electric trains depart from Paris East Station (Gare de l’Est) approximately once an hour.

Travel time is 1 hour 55 minutes.

All trains arrive at the central station of Strasbourg - Gare de Strasbourg-Ville.

The TGV high-speed train arrived from Paris at the Gare de Strasbourg-Ville station.

Flights are usually direct. But if the flight has transfers, then they take place in Reims, Champagne-Arden or Metz. When buying train tickets, pay attention to this.

The cost of travel in a second class carriage on a high-speed electric train ranges from 30 to 60 € if you book online and in advance. A first class trip will cost 80–90 €.

The cheapest tickets (from 20 €) are offered for regular Intercity trains. But lately they have been dispatched irregularly. Non-high-speed transport takes 4 and a half hours.

The current train schedule is at. On the same website you can safely, conveniently (there is an interface in Russian) and quickly buy a ticket. After paying by card, you will receive an electronic travel document by e-mail within 3 minutes. There is no need to print it out; it is enough to present it from the screen of your mobile device upon boarding.

Tickets are also sold at the station ticket office.

A TGV Leisure ticket (including one accumulated online) can be returned until the day of departure or exchanged for a fee of 12 €. If you have doubts that the trip will take place, it is better to pay extra and take Flexible. This ticket can be returned free of charge at the station before departure time or exchanged within two hours after departure.

You can also return from Strasbourg to Paris by train. Electric trains run from 6 am to 8 pm.

Maria's review of the trip on the TGV:

“French railways are top notch. I wish we had something similar. The service is up to the mark: trains leave on time, the carriages are cozy and clean, comfortable tables, power sockets nearby. Travel time and speed can be monitored on the board. To save money, we bought tickets online a month in advance. It turned out half cheaper than at the station.”

We're going by bus

Travel time for direct bus services ranges from 6 to 10 hours. A trip with one transfer will take 8–12 hours, with two – 10–16 hours.

Ticket price (as of spring 2018) is 18–22 €. It depends on the transport company and the number of transfers. The cheapest options are direct flights from Eurolines France and Isilines.

Transport runs around the clock every 1-2 hours.

The main bus carrier on the Paris–Strasbourg route is Ouibus (Vibus). It is a subsidiary of SNCF, which operates intercity buses throughout France and Europe.

The second most popular carrier company, Flixbus, originally from Germany. The company offers passengers good service at low prices.

You can also get acquainted with the schedule, choose the appropriate flight and buy tickets online on the website. Tickets are also sold at the Bercy bus station ticket office.

The bus is the cheapest way to get there.

A purchased travel document cannot be returned, but can be exchanged 12 hours before departure by paying an additional 5–10 €.

You can take a bus in Paris:

• at Bercy station;
• near the South Terminal of Orly Airport;
• at the Massy-Palaiseau railway station;
• at Charles de Gaulle airport;
• in Vitry-sur-Seine, rue Edith Cavell;
• at the bus station near Bagnolet.

The final destination is Place L'Etoile, Strasbourg. Transport runs every hour from seven in the morning until midnight.

Traveling by bus has several advantages. You can charge your mobile devices and use free Wi-Fi while you travel. The buses have reading lights, toilets and air conditioning.

Tatyana's review of traveling by bus:

“In France, we traveled by buses from two carriers - Ouibus and Flixbus. They run almost according to schedule (small deviations do occur). Standard sockets and good internet. Theoretically, it is possible to choose a place of your choice, for example, by the window. The ticket even states - Free Sitting Position. In fact, the driver arranges seating according to the tickets purchased.”

By plane

If you decide to travel by plane, there are two options:

• flight with a transfer (2–3 hours, if you are lucky enough to find such a ticket) in Toulouse, Lyon or Nice, price - €250;
• direct AirFrance flight from Charles de Gaulle airport to Swiss Basel, the journey takes 1 hour 10 minutes, the cost is 150 €, but from Basel you will have to travel 115 km to Strasbourg by bus or taxi - this is also not free.

There is a direct Airfrance flight from Paris only to neighboring Basel - but from there it’s still a two-hour drive. Whether it is necessary?

By rented car

You can get to Strasbourg on your own - in a rented car. The option is good - you can admire nature along the way and stop anywhere.

The average cost of car rental in France is 50€ per day.

You can drive a car at a speed of no more than 130 km/h. The shortest route is along the A4 motorway: the journey takes 4.5 hours.

By car - good.
The main thing is not to forget your license and resolve the parking issue.

On average, a round trip excluding car rental fees will cost 175 €. You will pay a little more than half of this amount for fuel. A liter of gasoline at Paris gas stations costs 1.51–1.58 €, diesel - 1.43 €. The rest is toll on the A4 motorway. It will be 38.8 € one way. When entering a toll section, the amount will be displayed on the road sign. You can pay in cash or by card.

Transfer Paris–Strasbourg

And another way to get there is to order a transfer. It is better to do this in advance via the Internet, for example on the website.

A transfer is when they drive you and you take a photo through the window.
But he wanted to - he took a nap, dear.

The driver will meet you at your hotel or with a sign at the exit from the customs area of ​​the Paris airport. Ordering a car for 4 passenger seats will cost 700 €.

Let's sum it up

Traveling by bus is often cheaper, but the journey takes longer.

Flying by plane is more expensive than traveling by train, and you will spend about the same amount of time on the road.

A trip in a rented car is comparable in cost to traveling by electric train. The advantages of this method of travel are freedom and mobility, the ability to take more luggage.

As for the transfer, it is an expensive pleasure, but this method will certainly suit some.