Getting Here, Parking, and Getting Around
On this page, you'll find all the information you need about your trip to Strasbourg and how to get around once you arrive.
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Getting to Strasbourg
By train: TGV Est Européen
Strasbourg, home to one of France's largest train stations, is connected by direct rail lines to many cities throughout France. Located at the intersection of major international transportation routes, it also benefits from excellent connections to many European cities.
When you get off the TGV at Strasbourg Station, the whole city is right at your feet, and the cathedral is just a 15-minute walk away.
By car
Strasbourg is accessible via the N83 and the A35 highway from Mulhouse/Basel, and via the A4 from Paris/Metz.
By plane
Strasbourg-Entzheim International Airport is located 10 km from downtown (A35 highway, Exit 8). A shuttle train runs up to four times an hour, connecting the airport to the Strasbourg train station in 9 minutes.
Parking
Park-and-Ride (P+R) lots on the outskirts
Easily accessible and spread across all tram lines, the twelve park-and-ride facilities allow you to park your car for the day and receive a round-trip tram/bus ticket (with or without a transfer) for all passengers in the vehicle. All this for a flat fee of 4.10 euros (except Rotonde, where the fee is 4.60 euros). Parking is available from 4:30 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. the following day; beyond these hours, a surcharge of 10 euros per additional day applies. The parking lots are open 7 days a week, with 24-hour access for exiting.
Baggersee: 460 spaces
The city center is just 15 minutes away by tram A or tram E.
Access from the A35 highway, Baggersee exit.
Boecklin: 97 seats
The city center in 12 minutes via the E tram line.
Access from Rue Boecklin, Route de la Wantzenau, or Avenue de l'Europe.
Dukes of Alsace: 600 seats
The city center is just 8 minutes away by tram A or tram D.
Access from the A4 and A35 highways: take the Cronenbourg exit, then follow signs for Koenigshoffen; from Koenigshoffen and Eckbolsheim, take the Route des Romains and Rue des Comtes.
Elsau: 800 seats
The city center is just 10 minutes away via Tram B or Tram F.
Access from the A35 highway via the Tram Elsau P+R exit or the Montagne Verte exit.
European Business Center: 170 seats
Downtown in 15 minutes on the G bus.
Access from the A35 highway, Bischheim exit.
Hoenheim Train Station: 300 parking spaces
The city center is just 20 minutes away on Tram Line B.
Access from Route de La Wantzenau (RD 468) and Route de Bischwiller (RD 37).
Kibitzenau: 93 seats
The city center in 22 minutes on tram line C.
Access from the A 35: Exit 4 when coming from the north, or the Baggersee exit when coming from the south.
Parc des Romains: 326 seats
The city center in 9 minutes on the F tram line.
Access from the A35 / A351, take the Porte Blanche exit.
Pottery: 120 seats
The city center is just 20 minutes away on Tram D.
Access from Route de Wasselonne, Route des Romains, or Avenue François Mitterrand
Aare Riverbanks: 570 seats
The city center is just 10 minutes away on tram line B.
Access from the A35 and A350 highways, take the Wacken exit.
Rotunda: 450 seats
The city center is just 5 minutes away by tram A or tram D.
Access from the A4 and A35 highways via the Cronenbourg exit, and from the Oberhausbergen Road.
Wolfisheim - Henri Rendu: 103 seats
The city center in 25 minutes on the F tram line.
Access from the M351.
Parking lots in the city center
Getting Around Strasbourg
By bike
With more than 450 km of bike paths, Strasbourg is the ultimate cycling city. Cyclists can explore the city and its surroundings in a unique and original way—along the canals, through the parks and gardens, and in the historic, pedestrian-friendly downtown area...
Rent a Bike
Vélhop is a bike-sharing and self-service bike rental service.
Your Vélhop location:
- Strasbourg Train Station, Level -1 of the large glass atrium
- Tel. 03 67 70 70 70
- contact@velhop.strasbourg.eu
- Visit the Vélhop website
By bus or tram
Bus or tram: it's the same ticket and the same fare!
- Ticket for a one-way or transfer trip: 1.90 euros (2.50 euros on buses)
- 24-hour individual pass: unlimited rides for one person for 24 hours for 4.60 euros
- 24-hour group pass: valid for 1 to 3 people for unlimited travel for 24 hours for 10.20 euros
For more information on tickets and fares, visit the CTS (Compagnie des Transports Strasbourgeois) website.