Route guide

Paris → Strasbourg

397 km · France to France · Fastest: 2h by train · Cheapest: €19+ by bus

How to travel from Paris to Strasbourg

There are 3 ways to travel between Paris and Strasbourg — compare duration, price and operators below.

🚄Train

€39–112

Duration: 2h 12m

via SNCF (TGV), Intercités

~6.0 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚌Bus

€19–48

Duration: 5h 41m

via FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus

~11 kg CO₂ per passenger

✈️Flight

Not practical for this route.

🚗Car

€48–87

Duration: 4h 25m

~68 kg CO₂ per passenger

Where they are on the map

Paris and Strasbourg highlighted among the 50 European cities we cover. Map is schematic, not to scale.

Travel tips for this route

At 397 km this is a comfortable weekend trip — train or flight both work.
Direct or connecting trains cover this route. Advance fares (1–2 months out) drop prices significantly.
Both Paris and Strasbourg are in France — no border crossing, single currency, single rail network.
Long-distance coaches (FlixBus and similar) are typically 30–50% cheaper than train, but 2–3× slower.

Paris to Strasbourg — every option in detail

Paris to Strasbourg by train

Trains between Paris and Strasbourg run within the France national rail network. The typical end-to-end journey is around 2h 12m.

Operators on this corridor include SNCF (TGV), Intercités.

Train fares are dynamic — typical range is €39 to €112. Advance-purchase tickets (1–2 months ahead) almost always beat walk-up prices.

On routes under 600 km like this one, train often beats flight door-to-door once you factor in airport check-in and transfers.

Climate footprint: about 6.0 kg CO₂ per passenger by train vs roughly 62 kg by flight — taking the train saves ~56 kg on this distance.

Paris to Strasbourg by bus

Long-distance coaches connect Paris and Strasbourg with a typical journey of 5h 41m. Buses are usually the slowest mode for this corridor but consistently the cheapest.

Operators include FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

Fares start from around €19 when booked in advance, rising to €48 for last-minute travel.

Most modern coaches offer Wi-Fi, USB charging and reclining seats. Overnight services exist on longer corridors and can save a hotel night.

Paris to Strasbourg by flight

Flight is not a typical choice for this 397 km route.

Paris to Strasbourg by car

The driving distance from Paris to Strasbourg is approximately 457 km. At motorway speeds, plan on around 4h 25m of driving plus stops.

Fuel-only running cost is in the €48–87 range for a typical car. Toll roads may apply, especially in France, Italy, Spain, Austria and Switzerland — budget extra accordingly.

Climate footprint: approximately 68 kg CO₂ per passenger assuming 1.5 occupants per car.

About this route

The distance between Paris and Strasbourg is approximately 397 kilometres. Direct or connecting trains link the two cities through the European rail network. Long-distance coaches offer a budget-friendly alternative on this route. Estimates below reflect typical operator schedules and fare ranges; book in advance for the best prices.

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