How to travel from Strasbourg to Kaiserslautern

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Compare train and bus for Strasbourg to Kaiserslautern

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Strasbourg to Kaiserslautern among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 43m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €27, while a train costs an average of €58.

Distance: 59 miles (96 km)

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€58

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€27

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€21

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2h 43m

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2h 13m

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3h 44m

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3h 14m

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2h 9m

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Strasbourg to Kaiserslautern is a bus with an average price of €27.

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

A bus is €32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Strasbourg to Kaiserslautern costing on average €58.

The fastest way to travel from Strasbourg to Kaiserslautern is by train with an average journey time of 2h 43m.

Other travel options to Kaiserslautern take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 44m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Strasbourg and Kaiserslautern including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Strasbourg to Kaiserslautern among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around €27 compared to roughly €21 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-5.46. The journey takes 3h 14m versus 2h 9m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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from Strasbourg to Kaiserslautern

How to get from Strasbourg to Kaiserslautern by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Strasbourg to Kaiserslautern is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:20 PM4h05
    Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile
    12:25 AMKaiserslautern, Guimaráes-Platz (Hauptbahnhof)
    €191One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:20 PM4h05
    Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile
    12:25 AMKaiserslautern, Guimaráes-Platz (Hauptbahnhof)
    €191One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Deutsche Bahn4119+TGVTGV 9561
    9:08 AM2h16
    Strasbourg station
    11:24 AMKaiserslautern Hbf
    €441One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • TER830326 · 23811+TGV9557
    4:47 PM4h48
    Strasbourg station
    9:35 PMKaiserslautern Hbf
    €831One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:25 AM4h45
    Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile
    5:10 AMKaiserslautern, Guimaráes-Platz (Hauptbahnhof)
    €191One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:50 AM4h50
    Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile
    1:40 PMKaiserslautern, Guimaráes-Platz (Hauptbahnhof)
    €191One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Strasbourg to Kaiserslautern

Travel to Kaiserslautern easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Strasbourg to Kaiserslautern.

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There are 2 options to travel between Strasbourg and Kaiserslautern including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Strasbourg to Kaiserslautern is a bus with an average price of €27.

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

A bus is €32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Strasbourg to Kaiserslautern costing on average €58.

The fastest way to travel from Strasbourg to Kaiserslautern is by train with an average journey time of 2h 43m.

Other travel options to Kaiserslautern take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 44m.

The distance from Strasbourg to Kaiserslautern is approximately 59 miles (96 km).
The average frequency per day from Strasbourg to Kaiserslautern is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Strasbourg and Kaiserslautern 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 Strasbourg to Kaiserslautern:
  • Trains mostly depart from Strasbourg station and arrive in Kaiserslautern Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile and arrive in Kaiserslautern, Guimaráes-Platz (Hauptbahnhof).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Strasbourg to Kaiserslautern, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Kaiserslautern by bus.
  • Travel with TGV, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, Deutsche Bahn, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Kaiserslautern by train.
Omio customers who travel from Strasbourg to Kaiserslautern often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Frankfurt am Main, Amsterdam, Berlin, Munich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Kaiserslautern and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Kaiserslautern to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Two to three days are typically sufficient to explore Kaiserslautern, allowing time to visit attractions like the Palatinate Forest, the Japanese Garden, and the Kaiserslautern Zoo.

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