How do you get from Frankfurt Airport to Strasbourg, and back?

Updated on October 7, 2026

In brief

Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is about 210 km north of central Strasbourg, about 2 hours 10 minutes by road without traffic.
No train runs direct from Frankfurt Airport to Strasbourg: the fastest ICE and TGV connections take about 1 hour 55 minutes with at least one change.
Since June 9, 2026, Frankfurt Airport uses Terminal 1 and the new Terminal 3; Terminal 2 is closed for renovation until the mid-2030s.
Frankfurt Airport has a night flight ban between 23:00 and 05:00, so many long-haul flights land in the early morning.

Who is a Frankfurt Airport to Strasbourg transfer for?

A private transfer between Frankfurt Airport and Strasbourg suits families, groups of up to 7, travelers with heavy bags, and anyone landing after a night flight. The road trip is about 210 km, mostly on the A5 motorway. Trains are fast, but every connection from Frankfurt Airport to Strasbourg needs at least one change.

Frankfurt is a common gateway from North America and Asia, since Strasbourg-Entzheim has no long-haul flights. The catch is the last leg: after a night in the air, you still have a border to cross, a train change to make, and suitcases to lift onto two trains.

This page covers both directions. On arrival, your FJ13 driver meets you at Frankfurt Airport and drives you to your Strasbourg hotel. On departure, the same van picks you up at your hotel and drops you at the right terminal, with the timing planned around your flight.

Honest summary: for one or two people with light bags landing in the daytime, the train costs much less than a private van and is about as fast. A van makes sense for a family or group, for an early morning landing, or when you would rather not change trains with large suitcases.

What should you know when you land at Frankfurt Airport for Strasbourg?

Frankfurt Airport changed in 2026: Terminal 3 opened in April, and Terminal 2 closed on June 9. Your airline now lands at Terminal 1 or Terminal 3, several kilometers apart, so check your terminal on your booking. Here is what happens, one step at a time.

Lufthansa uses Terminal 1, where you also find the long-distance train station and the bus stops for Strasbourg.
All the airlines that used Terminal 2 moved to Terminal 3 (gates G, H, and J), which has its own road access from the A5 motorway.
The free Sky Line train links Terminal 3 and Terminal 1 in about 8 to 10 minutes, every 2 to 3 minutes from 04:00 to 23:00, with a shuttle bus at night.
Your FJ13 driver waits in the arrivals hall of your terminal with a name sign, and you receive a message with the meeting details before you land; if the hall is not accessible, you meet at an agreed point outside.
Your FJ13 driver tracks your flight, so the pick-up time follows your actual landing time, and you do not need to call anyone if you are late.
30 minutes of waiting are included after the actual landing, for passport control and baggage claim.
For the return, plan about 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours from your Strasbourg hotel to Frankfurt Airport, then add the check-in time your airline asks for.

What is the route from Frankfurt Airport to Strasbourg?

From Frankfurt Airport, the road runs south on the A5 motorway past Darmstadt, Heidelberg, Karlsruhe, and Baden-Baden, then leaves it at Appenweier for the B28 to Kehl. You cross the Rhine on the Europe Bridge into Strasbourg. That is about 210 km, or about 2 hours 10 minutes without traffic.

German motorways have no tolls for cars, but the A5 is busy. Expect slow traffic around Frankfurt and Karlsruhe at rush hour, which can stretch the trip to 3 hours.

By train, you leave from the long-distance station at Terminal 1 and change at least once onto a TGV or ICE to Strasbourg. A few direct trains a day also run from Frankfurt main station, a short regional train ride from the airport, in about 2 hours 10 minutes.

Frankfurt Airport to Strasbourg: honest alternatives
Option	Pros	Cons
ICE and TGV trains	20 to 25 connections a day, fastest about 1 hour 55 minutes, saver fares from about 41 euros on Deutsche Bahn	At least one change with luggage, higher fares close to the date, last evening connection around 20:20
Lufthansa Express Bus	From Terminal 1 to Strasbourg central station (Boulevard de Metz), bags checked through	Lufthansa ticket only: your boarding pass is your bus ticket
FlixBus coach	From Terminal 1, about 6 departures a day, fares from about 14 euros	At least 3 hours 30 minutes, timing rarely matches your landing
Rental car	Freedom to explore the region	One-way drop in France costs extra, you drive tired, parking in Strasbourg is expensive
Taxi or other private driver	Door to door with no change	Very expensive over 210 km
FJ13 private van	Driver in the arrivals hall, flight tracking, 30 minutes of waiting, 1 to 7 passengers with luggage	Booked ahead, priced by quote, more than the train for one or two people

For the return, the train works well by day. For an early flight, check the first connection from Strasbourg on Deutsche Bahn or SNCF Connect before you book: if it reaches Frankfurt Airport too late for check-in, a private van or a night in Frankfurt is the practical choice.

When does the timing of a Frankfurt Airport to Strasbourg transfer matter?

Timing matters most for early landings, evening departures, and December. Frankfurt Airport has a night flight ban between 23:00 and 05:00, so many overnight flights from North America land early in the morning. A 20% surcharge applies to FJ13 transfers between 21:00 and 06:00, so a landing at 06:30 avoids it.

The best flights land in the late morning, after the Frankfurt rush hour. In December, the Strasbourg Christmas market opens on November 27, 2026, and weekends bring slow traffic near the market squares and on the Europe Bridge from Kehl.

Carry your passport. Germany and France both run temporary checks at their shared border, and Germany has extended its controls until March 2027, so police can stop vehicles on the Europe Bridge in either direction.

Frankfurt 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 at Frankfurt Airport, in Terminal 1 or Terminal 3, and drives you to your hotel in Strasbourg or Colmar, or picks you up there for the flight home. One van carries 1 to 7 passengers with luggage.

The price is per van and set by quote. Send your flight number, date, passengers, and luggage through the quote configurator, and FJ13 replies within 24 hours as standard. Baby seat or booster on request; no wheelchair-accessible vehicle. Included: driver, van, tolls and parking, bottled water, flight tracking, 30 minutes of waiting. Tips are not included. Payment by secure link at least 72 hours before, full refund up to 48 hours before.

Landing early? The A5 passes Baden-Baden, so your arrival day can become the Black Forest and Baden-Baden day trip, with your bags in the van, ending at your Strasbourg hotel. Staying longer? The Christmas markets France and Germany day also crosses the Rhine.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct train from Frankfurt Airport to Strasbourg?

No. Every connection from Frankfurt Airport to Strasbourg needs at least one change, and the fastest take about 1 hour 55 minutes.

My airline used Terminal 2 at Frankfurt. Where do I meet my driver for Strasbourg now?

In Terminal 3. Terminal 2 closed on June 9, 2026, and all of its airlines moved to Terminal 3. Your FJ13 driver waits in the Terminal 3 arrivals hall, as confirmed in your message before landing.

Can we stop in Baden-Baden between Frankfurt Airport and Strasbourg?

Yes, Baden-Baden is just off the A5, a short detour before the Rhine. Ask for a coffee stop in your quote, or turn the day into the full Black Forest and Baden-Baden day trip.

Will we be stopped at the border between Frankfurt Airport and Strasbourg?

Possibly. Germany and France both run temporary border checks, and police can stop cars on the Europe Bridge between Kehl and Strasbourg. Every passenger, children included, needs a passport or national ID card.

Is a private van from Frankfurt Airport to Strasbourg worth it for a family of four?

Often, yes. Four train tickets bought late, a change with suitcases, and a taxi from Strasbourg station add up quickly. For a couple with light bags, the train is the better deal.