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Want to spend some time exploring Eastern France and need more information on how to take the train from Paris to Strasbourg? You’ve come to the right place!
Generally, it takes 1 hour and 54 minutes to travel from Paris to Strasbourg by train, but it can take just 1 hour and 46 minutes on the fastest services. You don’t need to worry about changing along the journey as there are direct services available from Paris to Strasbourg.
On this route, you’ll board a train at Paris Gare De L’Est, journey through the French countryside and arrive at Strasbourg station. Feel like treating yourself? Upgrade to First Class and enjoy wider reclining seats, perfect for relaxing and taking in the scenic views from your window.
Once you’ve arrived in Strasbourg, you’ll step off the train and find yourself in a historic station, which is enveloped in a large glass dome. Within five minutes of leaving the station, you’ll be strolling along the famous canal banks of Grande Île – the very first UNESCO World Heritage Site. From here, you’re a short walk from the Cathédrale Notre Dame de Strasbourg – a gothic building with a 16th-century astronomical clock. Strasbourg also has one of the best Christmas markets in Europe, so make sure you go there if you're planning a visit during the festive season - you'll discover why seeing the markets is one of our top European vacations! Read our guide to Strasbourg Christmas Market: France’s Capital of Christmas to learn more.
Keen to begin your journey? Start your search for cheap train tickets from Paris to Strasbourg in our Journey Planner at the top of the page. If you want to learn more about the train journey first, keep reading for more information on:
| First train | 6:41 am | |
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| Last train | 8:25 pm | |
| Departure station | Paris | |
| Arrival station | Strasbourg | |
| Journey time | From 1h 45m | |
| Distance | 246 miles (396 km) | |
| Frequency | 18 trains per day | |
| Changes | Direct trains available | |
| Price | From $19.72 | |
| Train and bus operators | ALSA, BlaBlaCar Bus, Deutsche Bahn, Flixbus, OUIGO, SNCF Voyageurs, TGV Lyria |
OUIGO is the low-cost, high-speed train service operated by the French national train company SNCF. Despite having only one class on board, OUIGO trains offer the same comfort as Second Class seats on TGV trains, although OUIGO tickets are only available to purchase online. To make your journey as smooth as possible, arrive at least 30 minutes before departure and bear in mind that there's an additional fee for bringing a suitcase with you, having a seat with power sockets and travelling with a stroller/buggy.
TGV Lyria links France to Switzerland and can travel at a maximum speed of 200 mph (320 km/h). Resulting from the collaboration between SNCF and SBB, TGV Lyria has three comfort classes on all trains. Standard (equivalent to the Second Class TGV, with comfortable seats), Standard 1ère (with more legroom and access to the SNCF show Grand Voyageur at the Gare de Lyon in Paris) and Business 1ère (available all week except Saturday, on some lines only).
The Deutsche Bahn Group is owned by the German State and controls the majority of rail traffic in Germany as well as in many border regions of the country. Every year, Deutsche Bahn transports several million passengers and many stations in Germany are served exclusively by DB trains, including the ICE, IC and EC fleet.
The high-speed train of Deutsche Bahn, with a maximum speed of 205 mph (330 km/h), the ICE connects major cities and is also used for international travel to neighbouring countries such as Austria, France and Denmark. This train is equipped with air conditioning, a dining car, a children's compartment and power sockets. Passengers enjoy a free WiFi connection throughout the duration of the ICE trip.
OUIGO comes with only one class, Standard Class, which is the equivalent of TGV's Second Class. On board you'll find WiFi and a café-bar (on services in Spain). There may be a trolley service on Train Classique services in France. You can pay extra to guarantee a seat with a power outlet, as not all seats currently have one.
If you're traveling in ICE's Second Class, you'll get to enjoy free WiFi and a bistrò carriage where you can buy snacks and drinks.
In addition to all the perks available in Second Class, you'll get more legroom, an in-seat meal service, Fast Track in some stations and free access to DB lounges.
TGV Lyria’s Standard Class offers comfortable seats and access to the dining car, perfect for an economical trip in comfort.
When traveling in Première with TGV Lyria, you will have additional legroom, the comfort of a First Class seat, as well as food sold at your seat.
If you prefer to travel in style, upgrade to Première Signature Class and enjoy a welcome drink, a meal on board and much more.
What baggage limits are there? | One piece of hand baggage (36 x 27 x 15 cm) and one piece of cabin baggage (55 x 35 x 25 cm) can be taken onboard. You can take additional or larger bags with you (max. 30kg) for an extra fee or by paying for OUIGO Plus. |
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What food and drink is available? | On OUIGO trains in France: an at-seat service of snacks is available on Train classique services. This service is not available on high-speed OUIGO trains. |
What onboard entertainment is available? | WiFi (OUIFI) and an entertainment portal (OUIFUN) are available at an additional cost. |
What facilities are there for travel with children? | For OUIGO trains in France: Passengers under 12 years old pay a fixed price for tickets all year round - €5 for journeys on Train classique services, and €8 for high speed services. |
Can I bring a bike on board? | You can take your bicycle on board OUIGO trains if you add the 'Bike' option onto your ticket for an additional fee of at least €5. Your bike must be folded or dismantled and placed in a storage bag for transport. |
Can I bring pets on board? | Pets are only allowed on board OUIGO trains if the 'Pets' option is added to your ticket at the time of booking. (1 pet per adult, per booking, €10 per pet.) |
What special assistance is available? | For disabled passengers or those with reduced mobility, you can request assistance through 'Accès Plus'. With this service, a member of staff will meet you at the station and help you get to your seat on the train. To book assistance, contact Accès Plus after you book your tickets (and no later than 48 hours before your train is due to depart). |
What baggage limits are there? | You can take as much baggage as you like for free without making a reservation. Baggage items include briefcases, laptops, rucksacks, trolley bags or suitcases. You can also take pushchairs, folding bikes, scooters, skis and surfboards. Baggage should be stored under the seat or in the overhead baggage rack. The standard dimensions of baggage racks are 70 x 50 x 30 cm (27.5 x 19.6 x 11.8 inches). Larger items of baggage such as suitcases can be stored in the large baggage racks by the doors. |
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What food and drink is available? | When traveling with ICE, you can enjoy an extensive menu in the on-board restaurant, or you can grab a snack from the bistro carriage. If you choose the latter, you can enjoy your food and drink in the bistro or take it back to your seat. Upgrade to First Class and you will be served complimentary food and drink at your seat. DB change their menu every three months, but you will always find a wide variety of locally sourced food and drink, including a range of vegetarian and vegan dishes. |
What onboard entertainment is available? | If you’re traveling on an ICE train, you can connect to the free WiFi and catch up on some work or your favorite TV show. You can also connect to the ICE portal, where you’ll find a wide range of entertainment, such as films, television, audiobooks, games, newspapers and magazines. |
What facilities are there for travel with children? | On DB’s ICE trains, kids under 5 years old travel for free and don’t need a ticket. Children up to 14 years old travel for free if they are accompanied by a person who is at least 15 years old. You can also book family areas and children compartments on all ICE trains. |
Can I bring a bike on board? | With ICE, you need a bicycle ticket and reservation to take a bicycle onboard. The reservation for your bike is included in the price. Generally, bike storage spaces are located in second class carriages. Please note that your seat and bike storage space might be located in different carriages. |
Can I bring pets on board? | You can travel with your pet on all ICE trains. You do not need an extra ticket If you have a small dog and they can travel in a transport box. If your dog or pet is bigger than the size of a house cat, you will need an additional ticket, which costs 50% less than a standard ticket. Dogs not traveling in a transport box must be on a lead and wear a muzzle. Assistance dogs travel free of charge and do not have to wear a muzzle on the train. |
What special assistance is available? | DB’s Mobility Service can assist you with boarding, disembarking or changing trains. Also, staff are happy to answer any questions or assist with any queries to make your journey easier. |
What baggage limits are there? | You can take baggage on board TGV Lyria trains without worrying about weight restrictions, so long as you're able to carry it yourself. |
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What food and drink is available? | There are two refreshment options on board TGV Lyria trains: Le Bistrot: Available in the café-bar car or at your seat, with a Standard or Standard Première TGV Lyria ticket. La Table: A French-Swiss dining experience available with a Première Signature TGV Lyria ticket. |
What onboard entertainment is available? | Free WiFi is available on board. To get online, connect to the network _WIFI_LYRIA when you're on the train and go to the TGV Lyria Portal in your browser. |
What facilities are there for travel with children? | Families can reserve two different areas on the train: The Family Square, located in cars 6, 16, 7 or 17 in Standard (Second Class). This is a set of four seats facing one another, with space for a stroller. You will also find baby changing facilities, including a baby changing table on the upper deck of cars 7 and 17, and the lower deck of cars 1 and 11. |
Can I bring a bike on board? | Bikes are allowed on board, so long as they're folded or their wheels are detached. Bikes must also be placed in suitable storage cases (no larger than 130 x 90 cm). |
Can I bring pets on board? | Small pets may travel with TGV Lyria, as long as they are carried in a carrier or container no larger than 45 x 30 x 25 cm (15.7” x 11.8” x 9.84”). Pets must be placed on your lap or by your feet and must travel with their own ticket at a flat rate of €7 ($7.63). Dogs on a leash may travel on TGV Lyria trains, but they must be muzzled throughout the journey and placed by your feet. Passengers must pay a flat-rate ticket fee of €20 ($21.79). |
What special assistance is available? | 2 seats in cars 1 or 11 in First Class are reserved for passengers with reduced mobility. You can request one of these seats when making your booking. If these spaces are no longer available, you can reserve a standard seat. You can also reserve assistance at the train station for help folding and storing your wheelchair. |
What else do I need to know? | You can travel with musical instruments if they're stored in a case no larger than 130 x 90 cm. If you're going skiing, snowboards and skis are allowed on board (one pair of skis or one snowboard per person). They must be stored in their covers. |
For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.
Visiting Paris from abroad? You’ll most likely arrive at one of Paris’ airports. If you want to know how to get to central Paris from the airport, keep reading for more details.
Paris has three major airports:
All airports offer bus and taxi services, while only Charles de Gaulle and Orly airports have dedicated train stations (the nearest train station to Beauvais Tillé is nearby in Beauvais).
Before your journey to Strasbourg, you need to travel to Paris Gare de l’Est station. Not sure how to get there? We’ve got you covered!
Paris Gare de l’Est station is easily accessed thanks to the city’s extensive public transport system. If you’re taking the train to Strasbourg and need to get to Paris Gare de l’Est train station, you can get there by:
As you wait for your train to Strasbourg, you can take advantage of the following services:
Before boarding the train, SNCF staff will welcome you at the ticket gates. To make your trip easier, follow these simple steps to validate your train ticket:
With TGV INOUI, you can board up to two minutes before the departure time. After this time, you will be refused access to the train.
The Grand Voyageur TGV INOUI lounges
Customers with a Business Première ticket, a Carte Liberté (with a Première ticket) or the Grand Voyageur loyalty card can access the Grand Voyageur TGV INOUI lounges at Paris Gare de l’Est station. The Grand Voyageur TGV INOUI lounge is a premium space and is perfect for relaxing or working. Here, you can enjoy free WiFi, as well as a selection of complimentary newspapers and magazines, drinks and more.
When traveling with OUIGO, we recommend that you arrive at the station 30 minutes before the departure time.
If you want smoother boarding, you can pick the OUIGO Plus option (for only €9, around $9.82 as of January 2024) when buying your ticket – it allows you to skip the line at Paris Gare de l’Est station.
Your train from Paris will arrive at Strasbourg train station. Read on for more information on how to get from the station to the city center.
It’s easy to get from Strasbourg train station to the city center:
Strasbourg’s public transport network includes 6 tram lines and 30 bus routes serving both the city and its surrounding areas.
The Strasbourg tramway system is probably your best option for getting around the city. Tram lines A, D, B and F are the most useful lines for tourists, as they stop at most of the city’s major sites, including Notre-Dame Cathedral, Place Kléber, the Petite France District and Palais Rohan. Line E takes you to the European Quarter, Parc de l'Orangerie, and the University district.
The tram operates from 4:30 am to 12:30 am from Monday to Saturday, and from 5:30 am to 12:30 am on Sundays and public holidays.
As the city’s tram network is quite comprehensive, you may not need to take the bus in Strasbourg. However, buses can be useful in certain cases, especially if you want to get somewhere well outside the center that isn't covered by the tram network.
There are around 30 bus lines operating throughout the city, suburbs and further onward. Night bus services are available too.
With its rich history and a blend of French and German influences, Strasbourg offers plenty of attractions that are worth exploring. Here are our top 3 favorites:
Thinking of exploring more of France by train? Great choice! Let’s look at what else there is to see and do in France.
After visiting Strasbourg, why not continue exploring Europe by train? With a Eurail Pass, you can travel across 33 European countries as much as you want on participating European train networks for a set amount of travel days.
You can use a Eurail Pass if you’re not a European citizen or resident. If you're a European citizen or a non-European who is an official legal resident of a European country, you can use an Interrail Pass instead. For more information, read our dedicated Eurail Pass article.
Sure, you might have had a good time in Strasbourg, but your European adventure doesn’t have to stop there. Why not check out some of these trips below?
It can take just 25 minutes to get from Strasbourg to Colmar on the fastest TGV INOUI services. Get ready to enjoy the well-preserved medieval architecture, as well as delicious wine and Alsatian cuisine of this charming and picturesque town.
Want to visit Switzerland? Travel from Strasbourg to Basel in a little over an hour on the fastest SNCF services. Stroll down the Old Town and enjoy its charming medieval streets and squares or visit one of its fascinating museums.
If you want to explore another European country, why not take the train to Munich? Deutsche Bahn trains run directly from Strasbourg to Munich and can take less than 4 hours to reach the German city. Once you arrive, you’ll be ready to enjoy the city’s cultural heritage and vibrant atmosphere right away.