There are 7 ways to get from Paris to Alsace by train, bus, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train • 2 h 22 min
$80 - $94
Cheapest option
Bus Ouibus • 7 h 19 min
$17 - $27
5 alternative options
Bus Fudeks • 5 h 44 min
$25 - $38
Drive • 3 h 32 min
$50 - $75
Fly Paris Orly to Mulhouse, train • 3 h 23 min
$75 - $330
Fly Paris CDG to Luxembourg, train • 4 h 27 min
$83 - $289
Fly Paris CDG to Basel, train • 4 h 40 min
$72 - $302
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paris to Alsace is to bus which costs 14€ - 23€ and takes 7 h 19 min.
The quickest way to get from Paris to Alsace is to train which costs 65€ - 80€ and takes 2 h 22 min.
No, there is no direct bus from Paris to Alsace. However, there are services departing from Paris - Voyages Rada and arriving at Lachambre - Village via Metz and St.Avold - Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5 h 44 min.
No, there is no direct train from Paris to Alsace. However, there are services departing from Paris Est and arriving at St Avold via Metz Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 h 22 min.
The distance between Paris and Alsace is 378 km. The road distance is 375.3 km.
The best way to get from Paris to Alsace without a car is to train which takes 2 h 22 min and costs 65€ - 80€.
It takes approximately 2 h 22 min to get from Paris to Alsace, including transfers.
Paris to Alsace bus services, operated by Fudeks, depart from Paris - Voyages Rada station.
Paris to Alsace train services, operated by TGV, depart from Paris Est station.
The best way to get from Paris to Alsace is to train which takes 2 h 22 min and costs 65€ - 80€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 21€ - 35€ and takes 5 h 44 min.
- Distance: 236.1 miles
- Duration: 2 h 22 min
What companies run services between Paris, France and Alsace, France?
You can take a train from Paris to Lachambre via Metz Ville in around 2 h 22 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paris to Lachambre via Metz, Saint Avold, and St.Avold - Gare Routière in around 5 h 44 min.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Mulhouse
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 11 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50 - $440
Flights from Paris CDG to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130 - $440
Flights from Paris CDG to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 6 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50 - $470
- Website
- luxair.lu
Flights from Paris CDG to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130 - $440
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Basel via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180 - $800
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Paris Est to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $65 - $75
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
- 2nd Class
- $65 - $75
- 1st Class
- $90 - $130
Loosely translated as the French National Railway Corporation, the SNCF is France’s state-owned railway company. It covers the country’s extensive rail network, as well as the TGV and Thalys, France’s two high-speed railway networks. With over 14,000 trains operating daily, it is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country. 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 Metz Ville to St Avold
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15 - $21
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
- 2nd Class
- $15 - $21
- 1st Class
- $18 - $28
Train from St-Louis (Haut-Rhin) to Mulhouse Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12 - $17
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
- 2nd Class
- $12 - $17
- 1st Class
- $14 - $22
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. Swiss Railways codeshares with American Airlines and Swiss International Air Lines out of Zurich International Airport.
Contact Details
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Saint-Louis to Mulhouse Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16 - $29
- Website
- fahrplan.sbb.ch
- Schedules at
- fahrplan.sbb.ch
- Phone
- +381 11 7620255
- office@fudeks.rs
- Website
- fudeks.rs
Bus from Paris - Voyages Rada to Metz
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19 - $29
- Schedules at
- en.fudeks.rs
- Book at
- fudeks.rs
- Phone
- 0 820 050 057
- webmestre@moselle.fr
- Website
- infotim57.fr
Bus from Metz to Saint Avold
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $4 - $7
- Schedules at
- infotim57.fr
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers comfortable, eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 11 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0890715298
- Website
- ouibus.com
Bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy to Metz
- Ave. Duration
- 4 h 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12 - $17
- Website
- Ouibus
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The quickest flight from Paris Orly Airport to Mulhouse Airport is the direct flight which takes 1 h 5 min.
Paris to Alsace bus services, operated by Info TIM - ATRIV 57, arrive at Saint Avold station.
Paris to Alsace train services, operated by SNCF, arrive at St Avold station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Alsace is 375 km. It takes approximately 3 h 32 min to drive from Paris to Alsace.
Air France offers flights from Paris Orly Airport to Mulhouse Airport.
Book your Paris to Alsace train tickets online with Rome2rio.
There are 1204+ hotels available in Alsace. Prices start at $70 USD per night.
The best way to get from Paris to Paris Orly Airport is to bus which takes 16 min and costs 9€.