Trains from Strasbourg to Paris

Trains from Strasbourg to Paris 

Trains for Strasbourg to Paris take as little as one hour and 47 minutes on average to reach the City of Light. With 18 departures each day to choose from, it's easy to travel between Strasbourg and the French capital. 

Strasbourg to Paris Train Time: Daily Departures

Every day approximately 18 trains depart from Strasbourg to Paris. The first train from Strasbourg to Paris leaves shortly after 05:30 a.m. each day and the last train departs shortly before 08:30 p.m. each day. Every service on this line is direct and requires no change along the way.

How long is the journey by train from Strasbourg to Paris?

Paris is 246 miles (396 km) away from Paris. The average journey time between the two cities is one hour and 47 minutes. There's little variation in journey times; the fastest train is one hour and 46 minutes, and the slowest service is one hour and 51 minutes, so by no means a long journey. It is worth noting that the earliest service of the day is the slowest, with a later departure arriving before. 

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Strasbourg to Paris?

Departure train station: Every train from Strasbourg to Paris departs from Strasbourg Central train station. Strasbourg Central Station is one and a half miles (just over two km) outside of Strasbourg city center. Passengers can walk to the station in 30 minutes, or take tram D which takes approximately 20 minutes. Strasbourg Central Station has all modern amenities, including shops, cafés, information centers, and a ticket office. 

Arrival train station: All trains from Strasbourg to Paris arrive at Paris Gare de l'Est. Gare de l'Est is one and a half miles (just over two km) outside of the historic center of Paris. Travelers can reach the historic center in approximately 30 minutes on foot, and the walk is picturesque. Alternatively, they can board the number 4 metro, which takes only 10 minutes to reach central Paris from Gare de l'Est. 

Which train companies travel from Strasbourg to Paris?

French train company SNCF provides the train from Strasbourg to Paris. SNCF runs two services on this route: SNCF TGV and SNCF TGV inOUI. The TGV inOUI service is the newest SNCF service, with brand-new trains that have been recently redesigned and refurbished, for maximum comfort for passengers. 

SNCF Strasbourg to Paris

The SNCF provides trains from Strasbourg to Paris every day of the week. Services are only occasionally disturbed by large public holidays, like those during the Christmas period. Every day, approximately 18 services depart from Strasbourg to Paris. Each train takes approximately one hour and 47 minutes, and all services are direct. 

Strasbourg to Paris Trains: Services on Board

Passengers on an SNCF train from Strasbourg to Paris will enjoy a whole range of amenities onboard. First-class tickets are available on this service, and the first-class carriage is more spacious than the standard carriage. Each row in first-class has only three seats, unlike standard class which has four. Seats are wider, with more legroom, and a thicker back-rest, for enhanced comfort while traveling. Every passenger on an SNCF train will enjoy ample space to store their luggage. Luggage storage for hand-luggage sized and smaller bags is available in lockers overhead and the space below seats. Larger luggage storage facilities are available in every carriage. Passengers who want to carry a bike on board are able to on all trains, and can find a dedicated luggage storage rack in one carriage per service. The carriage can be identified at time of boarding by the bicycle symbol on its exterior door. Passengers are able to carry pets on this service. All pets must be stored in the appropriate carry case or kept on a leash at all times. Every SNCF service is wheelchair accessible. Passengers with limited mobility or other access needs with specific access requirements should contact SNCF no later than 24 hours in advance of departure to be accommodated appropriately. 

How to find cheap train tickets from Strasbourg to Paris​?​

The best way to find a cheap train from Strasbourg to Paris is to book well in advance of the intended departure date. On average, passengers can find the cheapest train tickets approximately two months in advance of the day of departure. Another great way to secure a good deal on train tickets is to look on days either side of the intended departure date. When passengers retain some flexibility regarding the specific day they'll depart, they can get a great deal. Where passengers must travel on one day and one day only, look at different train times throughout that day, as prices often fluctuate depending on which trains are normally more or less busy. 

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