There are 5 ways to get from Gare du Nord to Strasbourg by train, night bus, car or plane
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Recommended option
Train via Paris Est
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Take the train from Paris Est to Strasbourg Bahnhof
Cheapest option
Night bus
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Take the night bus from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Strasbourg
3 alternative options
Train
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Take the train from Paris-Nord to Strasbourg
Drive
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Drive from Gare du Nord to Strasbourg
Fly, train
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Fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Basel (BSL)
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Take the train from Saint-Louis to Strasbourg
Gare du Nord to Strasbourg by walk and train
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Questions & Answers
The cost-effective way to get from Gare du Nord to Strasbourg is to night bus, which costs €35 - €50 and takes 12h.
The quickest way to get from Gare du Nord to Strasbourg is to train via Paris Est which costs €120 - €230 and takes 1h 58m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Paris Est and arriving at Strasbourg Bahnhof. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 46m.
The distance between Gare du Nord and Strasbourg is 397 km. The road distance is 494 km.
The best way to get from Gare du Nord to Strasbourg without a car is to train via Paris Est which takes 1h 58m and costs €120 - €230.
The train from Paris Est to Strasbourg Bahnhof takes 1h 46m including transfers and departs hourly.
Gare du Nord to Strasbourg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Paris Est station.
The quickest flight from Paris CDG Airport to Basel Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 5m.
Gare du Nord to Strasbourg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Strasbourg Bahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gare du Nord to Strasbourg is 494 km. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Gare du Nord to Strasbourg.

- Distance: 396.7 km
- Duration: 1h 58m
What companies run services between Gare du Nord, Île-de-France, France and Strasbourg, France?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express operates a train from Paris Est to Strasbourg Bahnhof every 3 hours. Tickets cost €75 - €110 and the journey takes 1h 46m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a vehicle from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Strasbourg once daily. Tickets cost €30 - €40 and the journey takes 10h 30m.

- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60 - €290

- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Basel via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €380

German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Paris Est to Strasbourg Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €75 - €110
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn

France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Paris-Est to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70 - €95
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €70 - €85
- 1st Class
- €80 - €95
Train from Paris-Nord to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €70 - €95
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €70 - €85
- 1st Class
- €80 - €95

France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Paris l'Est to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50 - €100
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €50 - €75
- Rail 1st Class
- €65 - €100

The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Paris-Est to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €120 - €230
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Saint-Louis to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €40 - €80
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Night bus from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €40
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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