What is the cheapest way to get from Alsace to Germany?

The cheapest way to get from Alsace to Germany is to bus which costs €60 - €110 and takes 15h.

What is the fastest way to get from Alsace to Germany?

The fastest way to get from Alsace to Germany is to train and fly which takes 5h 17m and costs €130 - €370.

Is there a direct train between Alsace and Germany?

No, there is no direct train from Alsace to Germany. However, there are services departing from Scherwiller and arriving at S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf via Strasbourg and Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.

How far is it from Alsace to Germany?

The distance between Alsace and Germany is 779 km. The road distance is 775.2 km.

How do I travel from Alsace to Germany without a car?

The best way to get from Alsace to Germany without a car is to train which takes 7h 56m and costs €140 - €390.

How long does it take to get from Alsace to Germany?

It takes approximately 7h 56m to get from Alsace to Germany, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alsace to Germany train from?

Alsace to Germany train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Scherwiller station.

Train or bus from Alsace to Germany?

The best way to get from Alsace to Germany is to train which takes 7h 56m and costs €140 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 15h.

Where does the Alsace to Germany train arrive?

Alsace to Germany train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Strasbourg station.

Can I drive from Alsace to Germany?

Yes, the driving distance between Alsace to Germany is 775 km. It takes approximately 7h 17m to drive from Alsace to Germany.

Where can I stay near Germany?

There are 2662+ hotels available in Germany.

Alsace to Germany - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Alsace to Germany by train, bus, night train, car, car train, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Scherwiller to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Berlin Hbftrain Ice
7h 56m
€140–389
Train, night train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Scherwiller to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the night train from Offenburg to Berlin Ostbahnhofnighttrain Nj
12h 17m
€53–209
Bus
1. Take the bus from Colmar to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus N1326
15h
€65–110
Drive 775.2 km
1. Drive from Alsace to Berlincar 775.2 km
7h 17m
€123–177
Train via Strasbourg
1. Take the train from Scherwiller to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Berlin Hbftrain 82
7h 56m
€140–389
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Alsace to Karlsruhe Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Hannover Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hannover Hbf to Berlincar
9h 38m
€155–208
Train to Basel, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Selestat to St Louistrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
5h 17m
€137–366
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Stuttgart Airport
1. Take the train from Selestat to Basel Sbbtrain
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane ZRH - STR
5h 43m
€173–425
Train to Basel, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Selestat to St Louistrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane BSL - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Marienplatztrain
5h 43m
€153–355

Alsace to Germany by train

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7h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 778.9 km
Duration: 7h 56m

What companies run services between Alsace, France and Germany?

You can take a train from Scherwiller to S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf via Strasbourg and Berlin Hbf in around 7h 56m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Colmar to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof once daily. Tickets cost €60–100 and the journey takes 11h 45m.

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