How to travel from Basel to Strasbourg

There are 2 options to travel between Basel and Strasbourg including taking a train and bus.

The cheapest way to travel from Basel to Strasbourg is a bus with an average price of €10.

This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Strasbourg:

A bus is €23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Strasbourg costing on average €33.

The fastest way to travel from Basel to Strasbourg is by train with an average journey time of 1h 36m.

Other travel options to Strasbourg take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 6m.

The distance from Basel to Strasbourg is approximately 71 miles (115 km).

The average frequency per day from Basel to Strasbourg is:

• Around 19 trains per day.
• Around 12 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Strasbourg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Basel to Strasbourg:

• Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Strasbourg station.
• Buses mostly depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arrive in Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Basel to Strasbourg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, Deutsche Bahn, SNCF | TGV INOUI, FlixTrain, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Strasbourg by train.
• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni International, Marino Autolinee, Basler Verkehrs-Betriebe to go to Strasbourg by bus.

Yes, there are direct services available from Basel to Strasbourg with the following travel companies:

• 11 direct trains per day with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, FlixTrain, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
• 12 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni International, Marino Autolinee.

Omio customers who travel from Basel to Strasbourg often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Colmar, Frankfurt am Main, Marseille, Lyon. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Strasbourg and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Strasbourg to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Strasbourg, you can explore vibrant local markets, take a boat tour along the Ill River, visit the Alsatian Museum, enjoy a wine tasting tour in the nearby Alsace wine region, and attend a performance at the Opéra National du Rhin. Notable sights include the stunning Strasbourg Cathedral, the charming Petite France district, Palais Rohan, the European Parliament, and Barrage Vauban.

To fully enjoy Strasbourg's highlights, including its charming Old Town, the stunning Strasbourg Cathedral, and relaxing boat tours on the River Ill, spending 2 to 3 days is ideal.