There are 8 ways to get from St Albans to Roppenheim by train, bus, car, car train, car ferry, subway 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
Train via Paris
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Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nord
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Take the train from Paris l'Est to Strasbourg
Cheapest
Bus
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Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Strasbourg Central Bus Station Place de l’Etoile
Train
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Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
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Take the train from Lille Europe to Strasbourg
Bus via Lille
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Take the bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Lille
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Take the bus from Lille to Strasbourg
Drive, Eurotunnel
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Drive from St Albans to Folkestone
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Take the Eurotunnel from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
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Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Roppenheim
Drive, car ferry
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Drive from St Albans to Dover
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Take the car ferry from Dover to Dunkirk
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Drive from Dunkirk to Roppenheim
Train, subway to London Stansted, fly to Karlsruhe/Baden Baden
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Take the train from St Albans City to London St Pancras International LL
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Take the subway from King's Cross St. Pancras station to Tottenham Hale station
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Fly from London Stansted (STN) to Karlsruhe/Baden Baden (FKB)
Train to London Heathrow, fly to Basel, train
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Take the train from St Albans City to Farringdon
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Fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Basel (BSL)
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Take the train from Saint-Louis to Strasbourg
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Take the train from Strasbourg to Roppenheim
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The national COVID-19 helpline number in Roppenheim is 800 130 000.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from St Albans to Roppenheim is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 16h 26m.
The quickest way to get from St Albans to Roppenheim is to train and subway and fly which costs £40 - £140 and takes 5h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from St Albans to Roppenheim. However, there are services departing from St Albans City and arriving at Roppenheim via London St Pancras Intl, Paris l'Est and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
The distance between St Albans and Roppenheim is 677 km.
The best way to get from St Albans to Roppenheim without a car is to train via Paris which takes 7h 55m and costs £220 - £550.
It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from St Albans to Roppenheim, including transfers.
St Albans to Roppenheim train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
The best way to get from St Albans to Roppenheim is to train via Paris which takes 7h 55m and costs £220 - £550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 16h 26m.
The quickest flight from London Stansted Airport to Karlsruhe/Baden Baden Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 25m.
Roppenheim is 1h ahead of St Albans. It is currently 3:08 PM in St Albans and 4:08 PM in Roppenheim.

- Distance: 677.2 km
- Duration: 7h 55m
What companies run services between St Albans, England and Roppenheim, France?
You can take a train from St Albans to Roppenheim via London St Pancras International LL, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris l'Est, and Strasbourg in around 7h 55m. Alternatively, RegioJet operates a bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Strasbourg Central Bus Station Place de l’Etoile 3 times a week. Tickets cost €26 - €40 and the journey takes 11h 50m.

- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from London Stansted to Karlsruhe/Baden Baden
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €17 - €180

- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from London Heathrow to Basel via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €400
Flights from London Heathrow to Basel via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €400

- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55 - €550

- Website
- klm.com
Flights from London Heathrow to Basel via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €470

Rome2rio's guide to Eurostar
Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €110 - €350
- Website
- Eurostar
- Business Premier
- €310 - €350
- Standard
- €110 - €140
- Standard Premier
- €160 - €210
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €85 - €340
- Website
- Eurostar
- Business Premier
- €300 - €340
- Standard
- €85 - €110
- Standard Premier
- €130 - €170

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 l'Est to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70 - €95
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €70 - €85
- 1st Class
- €80 - €95
Train from Lille Europe to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €95 - €130
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €95 - €110
- 1st Class
- €100 - €130

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 l'Est to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €75 - €110
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn

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.
Rome2rio's guide to SNCF
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Paris l'Est to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50 - €100
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €50 - €75
- Rail 1st Class
- €65 - €100
Train from Strasbourg to Beinheim-Roppenheim
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4 - €8
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €4 - €7
- Rail 1st Class
- €5 - €8

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
- €130 - €230
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Saint-Louis to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €45 - €80
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Strasbourg to Roppenheim
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11 - €20
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- eurotunnel.com
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Eurotunnel

- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from St Albans City to London St Pancras International LL
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11 - €14
- Website
- Thameslink
- Anytime
- €11 - €14
Train from St Albans City to Farringdon
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12 - €15
- Website
- Thameslink
- Anytime
- €12 - €15

Comprised of 11 lines and 270 stations, the London Underground (known to locals as the Tube) is the most popular way to navigate the English capital, including to/from Heathrow Airport via the Piccadilly Line. Purchase an Oyster card (an electronic smartcard that you use to touch on and off at Tube stations) at any station for the cheapest fares. Most stations have WiFi, but not all trains and stations are air-conditioned. On weekends, a 24-hour service runs on selected lines.
Rome2rio's guide to London Underground (Tube)
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from King's Cross St. Pancras station to Tottenham Hale station
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2 - €4
- Website
- London Underground (Tube)

- Phone
- +420 542 42 42 42
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Strasbourg Central Bus Station Place de l’Etoile
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €26 - €40
- Website
- RegioJet

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).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16 - €20
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions

As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 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
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from London - Victoria Coach Station to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12 - €15
- Website
- Blablabus
Bus from Lille to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17 - €22
- Website
- Blablabus

- Phone
- 02/989 0000
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Lille Bus Station Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9 - €13
- Website
- Union Ivkoni

- Phone
- +45 33 42 30 10
- incoming@dfdsseaways.dk
- Website
- dfds.com
Car ferry from Dover to Dunkirk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €95 - €160
- Website
- dfds.co.uk
- Standard Car - Economy
- €98
- Standard Car - Premium
- €156
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St Albans to Roppenheim train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Strasbourg station.
Ryanair offers flights from London Stansted Airport to Karlsruhe/Baden Baden Airport.
There are 91+ hotels available in Roppenheim. Prices start at €87 per night.