Paris to Strasbourg train
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The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paris to Strasbourg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest train times from Paris to Strasbourg
Fastest Journey
1 h 45 m
Average
1 h 45 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
397 km
Of the 5 trains that leave Paris for Strasbourg every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Train from Paris to Strasbourg
 | Distance | 246 miles (396 km) |
 | Average train duration | 1 h 45 min |
 | Average train ticket price | $80 (€71) |
 | Train frequency | 15 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 15 direct trains a day |
 | Train companies | SNCF | TGV, SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF | TER, SNCF | TGV INOUI or SNCF | ICE |
Trains from Paris to Strasbourg cover the 246 miles (396 km) long trip taking on average 1 h 45 min with our travel partners like SNCF | TGV, SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF | TER, SNCF | TGV INOUI or SNCF | ICE. Normally, there are 15 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around $80 (€71), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $50 (€45). Travelers depart most frequently from Paris Gare du Nord and arrive in Strasbourg.
Trains from Paris to Strasbourg
The trains from Paris to Strasbourg are pretty frequent, operating every hour more or less. There are approximately over ten routes per day departing from Paris to Strasbourg, up to about 100 routes per week. The journey between these two French cities covers about 247 miles (397 km) and takes at least 1h 50min. The journeys offered through Omio require either zero, one or two train changes depending on the departure time and train provider.
Paris to Strasbourg Train Time: Daily Departures
There are multiple trains from Paris to Strasbourg per day. The first train departs from Paris at about 6:39 a.m. and the last one is at approximately 8:25 p.m. or 9:46 p.m. depending on the day of the week. The departures are more or less once every hour and there are about 13-16 routes per day. There are a couple trips less on the weekends. These trains take as little as 1h 50min to get to Strasbourg, or up to about 4h 58min depending on the number of connections or the type of train.
How long is the journey by train from Paris to Strasbourg?
The journey by train from Paris to Strasbourg covers a distance of about 247 miles (397 km). The duration of the trip depends on both the type of train of the provider, if it is a high-speed train or standard regional train, as well as the number of train connections required per route. The faster journey is about 1h 50min long, while the longest can take up to around 4h 58min.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Paris to Strasbourg?
Departure train station: The trains for these routes depart from Paris Gare de l’Est. The train station is located in the downtown area of Paris within the 10th Arrondissement neighborhood. The Gare de l’Est is a stop for various public transportation lines making it convenient to get to from the city center in under 20min, depending on which part of Paris your leaving from. The station has a couple cafes and restaurants to choose from as well as a few stores and newsstands.
Arrival train station: The trains arrive at theStrasbourg Train Station (Gare Centrale). The Strasbourg Train station is located 0.6 miles (1 km) west of the city center. You can get downtown easily by public transportation in about 10min. There are various buses and trams just out front that get you around the city. At the train station there are a few restaurants and stores at the passengers’ disposal as well as restrooms and travel services.
Strasbourg Tourist Photo River. Source: Shutterstock
Which train companies travel from Paris to Strasbourg?
SNCF is the main French state-owned railway company. However, this company operates various different train systems that make the route from Paris to Strasbourg. The SNCF TGV Intercity and the inOui train services are both high-speed railways. The inOui trains are a new premium TGV service. All of these high-speed routes available from Paris to Strasbourg are direct trips, taking up to about 3h 4min to get to Strasbourg. These are the fastest routes to Strasbourg from Paris. The other SNCF train operating the journey to Strasbourg is the SNCF TER regional train. Some of these regional routes have stopovers, depending on the day of the week, that require changing trains at least once before continuing to Strasbourg.
SNCF trains from Paris to Strasbourg
SNCF is the train provider operating the different rail routes traveling from Paris to Strasbourg. The different trains with SNCF run all day long more or less every hour, every day of the week. The services offered are both high-speed with the SNCF TGV trains and the inOui premium ones, as well as standard journeys with SNCF TER regional trains. The high-speed ones take less time to get to the final destination in Strasbourg and are all direct trains that don’t require any changes along the way. Some of the SNCF TER regional trains have a stopover requiring passengers continuing on to Strasbourg to change trains.
Train Paris to Strasbourg: Services on Board
Riding both the SNCF TGV trains and SNCF TER trains, you’ll have the option of traveling in either First or Second Class. The SNCF inOui premium trains offer either just First Class, or both First and Second Class, depending on the departure time. All of the SNCF trains operating the route from Paris to Strasbourg have the same baggage policy.
You are not limited to a specific number of bags, however you must be able to carry your own luggage and it must not be in the way when on board the train. As for bicycles, with SNCF TER trains, the bikes travel for free and space on board is limited to first come, first serve. As for bikes on the TGV or inOui trains, to be allowed on board, they must either be foldable or you must book a spot for it, paying a fee. SNCF offers special assistance at stations as well as on board the trains, for passengers with reduced mobility. Trains also have ramps to make the journey more comfortable.
How to find cheap train tickets from Paris to Strasbourg?
Prices increase the longer you wait to purchase your tickets. To avoid the prices going up, try to book your train ride in advance, as soon as possible. This will give you more chances of finding a more affordable ticket. If your dates are flexible, this may also help adapt to better prices and void the rides with high demand that are more expensive. The trains that are slower tend to be more affordable as well. In this case SNCF inOui is a premium high-speed train that is generally more expensive than the other options going to Strasbourg from Paris. If you’re looking to book cheaper tickets, try finding routes offered by the other SNCF trains.
Strasbourg River Houses. Source: Shutterstock
To Strasbourg by train—travel tips
Strasbourg is a city of Alsatian culture in the east of France, bordering Germany. Make your way to the center of the city to see one of the most beautiful monuments of the Gothic architecture in Europe, the Notre Dame Cathedral of Strasbourg.
Wander the streets of the Quartier des Tanneurs, known as The Little France, part of Strasbourg’s UNESCO-rated historic center. The charming old streets are a maze of canals and half-timbered houses, true to the Alsatian architecture. At either the Place-du-Marché-aux-Cochon-de-Lait or Place Kléber you’ll find a picturesque square bustling with activities and shops.
The Quartier Krutenau is an old neighborhood known for its trendy restaurants, art galleries and fashionable boutiques. For those who enjoy a little history and going to museums, you must check out the Alsatian Museum as well as the Palais Rohan 18th century palace.
While you’re visiting Strasbourg, there are a few typical Alsatian dishes you must try. For instance, there is the sour cabbage choucroute or the pizza-like flammekueche. If you’re looking to enjoy the outdoors during your stay in Strasbourg, you can take a stroll in the Parc de l’Orangerie or the Botanical Gardens of Strasbourg University. The Zoo de l’Orangerie, Natura Parc or the Rhone-Rhine Canals could be great outdoor activities for travelers visiting with children.
Paris to Strasbourg Train Cost
Average prices for SNCF Trains from Paris to Strasbourg when you book in advance
Booking Period |
Average Price |
|---|---|
Same Day |
€107 |
1 Day in Advance |
€107 |
1 Week in Advance |
€96 |
2 Weeks in Advance |
€86 |
1 Month in Advance |
€79 |
3 Months in Advance |
€67 |
Paris to Strasbourg Trains: General Information
Travelers can offset some of cost of SNCF Paris to Strasbourg train tickets by planning ahead and booking tickets as far in advance as possible.
All Paris to Strasbourg trains are run by SNCF.- Most trains from Paris to Strasbourg are direct, depart from Paris' Gare de l'Est and arrive at Strasbourg train station.
- The Paris to Strasbourg train journey takes as little as 1 hour and 46 minutes to arrive in Strasbourg.
- Most travelers book their Paris to Strasbourg train tickets 1 day in advance of the travel date.
Based on Omio's travel data, as the table above clearly illustrates, ticket prices on Paris to Strasbourg trains decrease the further they are booked in advance:
- It is 10% cheaper to book a Paris to Strasbourg train ticket 1 week in advanced as opposed to the day you intend to travel.
- Finally, Paris to Strasbourg train costs are 26% cheaper when booked 1 month in advance as opposed to purchasing a train ticket the day of.
Taking the Train from Paris
Trains from Paris to Strasbourg depart from Paris Est, the city's major terminus for trains headed to eastern destinations within France as well as some cities in Germany. Pairs Est is located to the northeast of Paris' city center in the 10th arrondissement and can easily be reached from central Paris via Metro lines 4,5 or 7 in just a few minutes. The Paris Metro runs between 5:00 a.m. and 1:00 a.m. with taxis available across the city outside of these times.
Getting into Strasbourg by Train
French and Germanic cultures blend perfectly in the Alsace capital of Strasbourg. This serene city is also a place where medieval architecture juxtaposes beautifully with modern landmarks such as that of the European Parliament. Trains arrive at Strasbourg Station located just to the west of the city center, a pleasant ten-minute walk to the central Place Kleber Square. Apart from walking, the best way to continue your journey from Strasbourg station is via tram, with lines A, C and D each serving it. The tramway ceases operation around midnight but after this time taxis are available from Strasbourg station.
FAQs: Trains from Paris to Strasbourg
When departing from Paris, you have various train station options to start your route from including Paris Gare du Nord, Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Gare de l'Est. When arriving in Strasbourg, you can end your trip in train stations like Strasbourg, Krimmeri-Meinau and Strasbourg-Roethig.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Paris Gare du Nord, which is located around 2.8 miles (4.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Strasbourg, located 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre.
Important Stations and Airports for this connection
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Bus lines: 65, 26, 43
Train lines: RER B, D, E
WifiLockersParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityBus lines: 24, 57, 61, 63, 72, 77, 91
Train lines: TGV, RER A, RER D, Transilien R
WifiLockersParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityBus lines: 31, 32, 35, 38, 39, 46, 54, 56, 91
Train lines: RER B, TGV, TGV/ICE, TER, Intercités, OUIGO, Transilien, Russian Railways
WifiLockersParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityBus lines: 28, 39, 58, 82, 88, 89, 91, 92, 94, 95, 96
Train lines: TGV, OUIGO, Intercités, Transilien N, TER Normandie, TER Centre
WifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityBus lines: 20, 21, 22, 26, 27, 28, 29, 32, 42, 43, 66, 80, 94, 95, 528, RoissyB
Train lines: TER, Intercités, Transilien J, Transilien L, RER E
WifiParkingTaxisAccessibilityBus lines: 24, 87, N32, N35
Train lines: TER, Intercités
WifiLockersParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityBus lines: 24, 57, 61, 63, 89, 91, 215
Train lines: TER Centre-Val de Loire, Intercités, Intercités de Nuit, Transilien, RER C
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