Strasbourg. Its parentage is both French and German, but its face reflects an identity that feels very much separate from either of its ancestral owners.
Roll into Strasbourg train station and its glass-encased railway hub shows it: this Alsace city has built its own legacy despite its most dominant inherited traits. Here’s everything you need to know about the main train station in Strasbourg, France.
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Your guide to Strasbourg, France, train station
A beautiful station, encased in glass.
How many train stations in Strasbourg?
You’ll find two train stations in the city of Strasbourg: Krimmeri-Meinau and Strasbourg train stations. Strasbourg station lands you in the center of the city near the historic district. Krimmeri-Meinau is south of the city center and you likely won’t use it unless you’re headed to a football match at Stade de la Meinau.
What is the main train station in Strasbourg, France, called?
The main train station in Strasbourg, France, is called Strasbourg. You may see it referred to as Strasbourg-Ville railway station or Gare de Strasbourg. You could even call it Strasbourg Central Station, and while technically inaccurate, the Strasbourgeois will still know what you’re talking about.
How many platforms at Strasbourg train station?
As one of the busiest train stations in France outside of Paris, Strasbourg station has 32 platforms that see trains from across France, Germany, and Switzerland arrive throughout the day. Thankfully, Strasbourg train station is easy to navigate. Walk into the main hall then into the passageway leading to all platforms. Follow the signs to your platform.
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Where is the train station in Strasbourg, France?
The train station in Strasbourg, France, is on the western edge of the historic district in the Quartier de la Gare neighborhood. It’s hard to miss: the façade of the beautiful station, completed in 1883, is enclosed in glass, lending it a snow globe-like appearance that is even more mesmerizing in the winter.
How to get to the Strasbourg train station
Getting to Strasbourg train station is easy, no matter if you’re arriving from Strasbourg airport or from one of the many cities Strasbourg’s trains serve.
How to get from the Strasbourg airport to the train station?
When you land at Strasbourg Airport (SXB), hop a TER train directly to Strasbourg train station for only €3.00. You’ll be in the city within 10 minutes.
How to get from Paris to Strasbourg?
Strasbourg is a great day trip from Paris, thanks to high-speed trains from Paris Gare de l’Est to the train station in Strasbourg, France, taking as little as 1h 46m.
How to get from Frankfurt to Strasbourg?
Getting from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Strasbourg train station is easy with direct trains between the two cities as fast as 2 hrs 12 mins.
How to get from Zürich to Strasbourg?
You can get to Strasbourg train station from Zürich HB in 2h 35m with a single change at Basel SBB. Tack on another 10 minutes or so if you’re arriving at Zürich Airport and taking the train to Strasbourg.
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What’s inside Strasbourg train station?
Strasbourg’s high frequency of trains and high density of passengers make it a get-and-go type of train station. You’re not meant to spend eons inside, which is why the luggage storage and bicycle rental services are star amenities.
If you’re not down for a Royale with Cheese from Burger King, PAUL has your back for sandwiches. La Croissanterie and Brasserie en Alsace are also available for beer, snacks, and quick eats. For shopping, you’ll find the last-minute items you forgot at the convenience store and gift shop.
Strasbourg hotels near train station
Hotels near Strasbourg train station are mostly 3 and 4-star affairs. Le Grand Hôtel has its own self-service luggage storage, a convenient alternative to storing your bags in the train station. Hôtel Vendôme has soundproof rooms and a 24-hour bar so you can sleep (or not sleep) away your travel lag. There are also two Ibis Strasbourg hotels near the train station: one for budget travelers and one for those who want an extra bit of polish on their door handles.
What to do in Strasbourg? We’ve got ideas.
Don’t tell the Iron Lady, but we’ve got a bit of a crush on Strasbourg. Along with it being an easy day trip from Paris, this Alsace city will keep you captivated for days on end. Here’s your guide to Strasbourg, including how to make the most of two days in the city. Of course, all of that’s separate from the joys of its annual Christmas market, one of the best Christmas markets in Europe.
Heart of Europe
Like tasting wine in Bordeaux, sunbathing on the French Riviera, and visiting the beaches of Normandy, a trip to Strasbourg is an experience uniquely French and unique to France (especially since Strasbourg was part of Germany multiple times). Download the Trainline app and book your tickets to Strasbourg train station from Paris, Brussels, Basel, and more.
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