How do you get from Basel airport to Strasbourg, and back?

Updated on October 7, 2026

In brief

EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL/MLH) is about 130 km south of central Strasbourg, about 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes by road without traffic.
Distribus bus 11 links the French sector of EuroAirport to Saint-Louis station in about 10 minutes, and costs 3 euros.
Direct TER trains from Saint-Louis reach Strasbourg in about 1 hour 10 minutes, so the bus and train trip takes about 1 hour 30 minutes plus waiting.

Who is a Basel airport to Strasbourg transfer for?

A private transfer between EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg and Strasbourg suits families, groups of up to 7, travelers with heavy bags, and anyone landing late. The road trip is about 130 km on the A35 motorway. Public transport works well by day, but it needs a bus, a train, and a last leg to your hotel.

Many travelers pick EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg for Strasbourg because it has far more flights than Strasbourg-Entzheim and is a base for easyJet. The catch is the distance: you land about 130 km from Strasbourg, often after a long day, with three changes of vehicle ahead on public transport.

This page covers both directions. On arrival, your FJ13 driver meets you on the French side and drives you to your Strasbourg hotel. On departure, the van picks you up at your hotel and drops you at EuroAirport departures, with the timing planned around your flight.

Honest summary: for one or two people with light bags landing in daytime, bus 11 plus a direct TER costs far less and takes only a little longer. A private van makes sense for a family or group, a late landing, or when you would rather not drag suitcases through Saint-Louis station and onto the Strasbourg tram.

What should you know when you land at EuroAirport for Strasbourg?

EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg has one terminal on French soil, split into a French sector and a Swiss sector. For Strasbourg, everything you need is on the French side: the bus to Saint-Louis, the coaches, the French taxis, and your FJ13 driver. Here is what happens, one step at a time.

Arrivals at EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg are on Level 2, and after baggage claim the signs split the exits into a French sector and a Swiss sector.
Take the French exit: if you walk out the Swiss exit, you are in Switzerland, with Swiss buses and taxis.
FJ13 always works from the French sector, so your transfer is priced in euros and the van drives straight onto French roads.
Your FJ13 driver waits in the French sector arrivals hall with a name sign, and you receive a message with the meeting details before you land.
If the arrivals hall is not accessible, you meet your driver at an agreed point outside the French sector of the terminal.
Your FJ13 driver tracks your flight, so a late flight simply moves the pick-up to your actual landing time.
30 minutes of waiting are included after the actual landing, for baggage claim and passport control.
For the return, plan about 2 hours from your Strasbourg hotel to EuroAirport departures, then add the check-in time your airline asks for.

What is the route from Basel airport to Strasbourg?

From the French sector of EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, the road runs north on the A35 past Mulhouse and Colmar to Strasbourg: about 130 km, or 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes without traffic. The A35 is toll-free, and the drive crosses no border: EuroAirport sits on French soil near Saint-Louis.

By public transport, take bus 11 from the French sector to Saint-Louis station, then a direct TER Grand Est train to Strasbourg. From the Swiss exit, BVB bus 50 reaches Basel SBB station in about 20 minutes, and trains from there take about 1 hour 20 minutes to Strasbourg.

EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg to Strasbourg: honest alternatives
Option	Pros	Cons
Bus 11 and TER train	Cheap and frequent by day; direct trains from Saint-Louis to Strasbourg in about 1 hour 10 minutes	Two changes with luggage, plus the tram from Strasbourg station; last bus 11 at 23:45
FlixBus coach	Direct from the French sector, Level 2, to Place de l'Etoile in Strasbourg; often the cheapest fare	Only a few departures a day, rarely timed to your landing
Rental car	Freedom for a multi-day trip; French sector desks in Hall 1, Level 2	Expensive, scarce parking in central Strasbourg, and you drive after your flight
Taxi or other private driver	Door to door from the French sector taxi rank, no booking needed	Metered fare over 130 km adds up fast, especially at night
FJ13 private van	Driver in the arrivals hall, flight tracking, 30 minutes of waiting, 1 to 7 passengers with luggage	Book ahead, priced by quote, and more than the train for one or two people

On the way back, the TER to Saint-Louis plus bus 11 works just as well by day. The weak point is an early flight: bus 11 starts at 05:20 on weekdays, so a 07:00 departure is hard to reach from Strasbourg by public transport.

When does the timing of a Basel airport to Strasbourg transfer matter?

Timing matters most for late landings, early departures, and December. Bus 11 makes its last run at 23:45, and its last departures may not meet a train from Saint-Louis to Strasbourg, so a late evening landing can leave you stranded. In that case, book a private transfer before you fly.

The easiest flights land between late morning and mid-afternoon. At weekday rush hours, traffic slows on the A35 around Mulhouse and at the southern entrance to Strasbourg. A 20% surcharge applies to FJ13 transfers between 21:00 and 06:00.

The Strasbourg Christmas market opens on November 27, 2026, and central Strasbourg fills up on December weekends, so allow extra time for a Saturday return to EuroAirport.

Carry your passport or ID card. France keeps renewing temporary checks at its internal borders for six months at a time, so police can run spot checks at EuroAirport even on Schengen flights.

Basel airport to Strasbourg transfer with FJ13 private driver

FJ13 is a private transport company with driver, based in Entzheim, next to Strasbourg. Your FJ13 driver meets you in the French sector of EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg and drives you to your Strasbourg hotel, or picks you up at your hotel for the return flight. One van carries 1 to 7 passengers with their luggage.

The price is per van, not per person, and set by quote. Send your flight number, date, passengers, and luggage through the quote configurator: FJ13 replies within 24 hours as standard. Groups of 8 or more need several vans. Baby seats and boosters on request; no wheelchair-accessible vehicle.

Included: private driver, van, tolls and parking, bottled water, flight tracking, and 30 minutes of waiting. Tips are not included. Payment is by secure payment link at least 72 hours before, with a full refund up to 48 hours before.

Landing in the morning? The A35 passes Colmar, so your arrival day can become a driver-led day out with your bags in the van, such as the Colmar, Riquewihr and Haut-Koenigsbourg day tour or, in December, the Alsace Christmas markets private tour, ending at your Strasbourg hotel.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the drive from Basel airport to Strasbourg?

About 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes without traffic, for about 130 km on the A35 from the French sector of EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg. Allow more at weekday rush hour or on a December weekend.

Is there a direct train from Basel airport to Strasbourg?

No. EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg has no train station. Take bus 11 from the French sector to Saint-Louis station, about 10 minutes, then a direct TER to Strasbourg in about 1 hour 10 minutes.

What happens if my flight into Basel-Mulhouse is delayed on a transfer to Strasbourg?

Nothing changes on your side. Your FJ13 driver tracks your flight, the pick-up follows the actual landing time, and 30 minutes of waiting are included after you land. No need to call or rebook.

How early should I leave Strasbourg for a morning flight from Basel airport?

Plan about 2 hours from your Strasbourg hotel to EuroAirport departures, plus your airline's check-in time. For a flight before 08:00, public transport barely works because bus 11 starts at 05:20 on weekdays, so a private van is often the practical choice.

Can we stop in Colmar between Basel airport and Strasbourg?

Yes. Colmar is on the A35, roughly halfway between EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg and Strasbourg. Mention it in your quote request, from a short break to a full driver-led day.