Strasbourg station: a crossroads of Europe

Strasbourg station is a key railway hub in Europe. Discover the services and connections for traveling by train from or to the capital of Alsace!

Strasbourg station: history of an exceptional monument

Inaugurated in 1883 by the German administration then governing the territory, Strasbourg station replaces the city's old terminus, too small to accommodate new railway tracks. It has a neo-Renaissance architectural style, dominating the official buildings of the German Empire. This fully electrified and heated building, offering travelers facilities of unprecedented comfort for the time, is hailed on both sides of the Rhine. Today, the former imperial transit lounges house the "long-distance travelers" lounges (first-class passengers). They retain much of their original decoration and furniture: chandeliers, armchairs, stained glass windows, marble staircase, ebony wood wall clock, and inlaid parquet flooring.

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The facades are characteristic of German official buildings of the time. Those of Strasbourg station are decorated with various coats of arms: those of the city, the Reich, Alsace, and Lorraine. You can also admire superb bas-reliefs and statues made by the Berlin sculptor O. Geyer. After the return of Alsace to France, the decorations representing the integration of the region into the German Empire were either neutralized or Gallicized.

Various renovation projects of the station took place during the 20th century. Nevertheless, the most important is certainly its transformation into a multimodal exchange hub on the occasion of the arrival of the European East High-Speed Line. For the occasion, and in order not to touch the walls of the original building listed in the inventory of historical monuments since 1940, a huge glass roof was installed above the facade. It covers the passenger building along its entire length and doubles the reception area of the building. Major modernization work is undertaken to provide more services, shops, and relaxation areas to the millions of travelers who transit annually at Strasbourg central station.

Practical information

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The SNCF station is open:

Monday to Friday: 04:45 to 01:00
Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays: 05:00 to 01:00

The TGV sales area is open:

Monday to Friday: 7:00 to 19:00
Saturday: 8:00 to 19:00
Sunday: 9:00 to 17:00

A TER ticket vending machine is available for self-service purchase of your tickets.

Various services are offered on site: access to free and unlimited Wi-Fi, luggage lockers, reception and assistance for people with disabilities, etc. Consult the SNCF website for more details regarding schedules and services.

Several parking lots are located nearby.

How to get to Strasbourg station

The multimodal exchange hub is a 10-minute walk from the city center. A vast public transport network will allow you to get around the city and beyond: tram lines A, C, D and bus lines 2 and 10 of the CTS (Compagnie des Transports Strasbourgeois).

A train shuttle connects the station to Strasbourg airport in less than 10 minutes, 5 times a day. You can also access the Strasbourg Zenith and the Strasbourg Exhibition Center in less than 20 minutes by bus or tram. Convenient if you are attending a congress or a show in the Alsatian capital!

It is also possible to rent a car at the station or reserve a vehicle for the duration of your choice (1 hour, 1 day, 1 week) via the Citiz car-sharing network. The station also has a Vélhop agency, the Eurometropolis bike rental service.

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Strasbourg railway connections

Strasbourg station is served daily by nearly 300 national and international connections. It totals 14 tracks and 6 platforms hosting trains from the TGV, OUIGO, TGV Inoui, Moscow Express, Intercités, TER Alsace network, etc.

It allows you to reach the main French and European cities: London in 5h25, Paris in less than 2h, Nancy or Luxembourg in 1h30, Stuttgart in 1h and Colmar in 25 min.

Your hotel near Strasbourg station

Looking for a hotel near Strasbourg station for your stay in the Grand-Est region? Get to our B&B HOTEL Strasbourg Nord Artisans in no time by TER: the journey is direct from the central station. If you are traveling by car, you will appreciate the proximity of major roads, allowing direct access to neighboring towns and villages. Our establishment has a closed parking lot, exclusively reserved for our customers. Park your vehicle for free for the duration of your stay!

We welcome you all year round in comfortable and bright double or family rooms, equipped with high quality bedding and a private bathroom. PMR accommodation is also available, do not forget to request it when booking. Solo, as a couple or as a family, benefit from B&B HOTELS services at a bargain price: flat screen television with a variety of channels, free and unlimited Wi-Fi, remote check-in, all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet on site...

A short distance from Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Vauban dam or the Weisstannen turm, our location is ideal for visiting the city and its surroundings.