How do you get from Paris CDG to Strasbourg, and back?

Updated on October 7, 2026

In brief

Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is about 485 km from Strasbourg by road, about 4 hours 45 minutes of driving, almost all on the A4 motorway.
Direct TGV INOUI trains from the Aeroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV station reach Strasbourg in about 1 hour 50 minutes at best, 5 to 6 times a day, from around 09:00 to around 19:00.
The free CDGVAL shuttle train runs every 4 minutes between Terminal 1, Terminal 3, and the TGV station in Terminal 2.

Who is a private transfer between Paris CDG and Strasbourg for?

For most travelers, the direct TGV is the better way from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Strasbourg: about 1 hour 50 minutes on the fastest train, against about 4 hours 45 minutes by road. A private van only makes sense when the train does not fit your group, your luggage, or your landing time.

This page covers both directions: Paris CDG to Strasbourg on arrival, and Strasbourg to Paris CDG before your flight home.

Take the TGV if you are a couple or a small family with normal luggage and you land between morning and late afternoon.

A private van wins in four cases. A group of 5 to 7 with big suitcases, car seats, or ski bags. A landing after the last direct TGV, when the train means a night in Paris or a trip across the city to Gare de l'Est. Travelers who want door to door, from the arrivals hall to the hotel entrance. And a group that wants a stop on the way, such as Reims, right on the A4 motorway.

The honest summary: if the train times fit and you can carry your own bags, take the TGV; if not, a private van turns a tiring connection into one long but simple drive.

Arrival and departure notes for Paris CDG, one sentence each

Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport has three terminals and seven halls in Terminal 2 alone, so check your terminal on your booking. The notes below cover where you land, where your FJ13 driver meets you, what happens if your flight is late, and when to leave Strasbourg for your flight home.

Paris CDG has Terminal 1, Terminal 2 with halls 2A to 2G, and Terminal 3, and Air France uses mainly halls 2E and 2F.
Halls 2A to 2F are linked by walkways, but hall 2G is a satellite reached by shuttle bus, so allow extra time there.
The Aeroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV station sits between halls 2C/2D and 2E/2F, and the free CDGVAL shuttle brings you there from Terminal 1 or Terminal 3.
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 landing.
If the arrivals hall is not accessible, you meet at an agreed point outside the terminal, using the contact link in your confirmation.
Your FJ13 driver tracks your flight, so the pick-up follows the actual landing time, not the scheduled one.
30 minutes of waiting are included after the actual landing, for baggage and passport control.
For the return, add the drive time, a margin for Paris traffic, and your airline's check-in time: a midday flight usually means leaving Strasbourg before dawn.

How do you get from Paris CDG to Strasbourg?

The fastest way from Paris CDG to Strasbourg is the direct TGV INOUI from the Aeroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV station, about 1 hour 50 minutes on the best train. By road, the trip is about 485 km and about 4 hours 45 minutes of driving without breaks, almost entirely on the A4 motorway.

The road route leaves the airport on the N3, joins the A4 east of Paris through the A140, then follows the A4 for about 440 km, past Reims and Metz, across the Lorraine plateau and down to Strasbourg. Most of the A4 is a toll motorway. There is no border to cross: both ends are in France.

Count 5 hours 30 minutes to 6 hours with one rest stop, more if you leave the Paris area at rush hour. The trip from Strasbourg to Paris CDG takes the same time on the same road, in reverse.

Paris CDG to Strasbourg: the honest options
Option	Pros	Cons
Direct TGV INOUI	About 1 hour 50 minutes, station in Terminal 2	Only 5 to 6 trains a day
RER B to Gare du Nord, walk to Gare de l'Est, TGV	Many more TGV departures, fastest about 1 hour 45 minutes	Crossing Paris with luggage
Long-distance coach (FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus)	Usually the cheapest fare	Much slower, often leaves from Paris rather than the airport
Rental car	Your own schedule	5 hours at the wheel after a long flight
Taxi or other private car	Door to door	A metered taxi for 485 km rarely makes sense
FJ13 private van	Door to door, flight tracking, luggage for 7	Much longer than the TGV, dearer for a couple

Check TGV times and current fares on SNCF Connect. If you only need a car in Alsace, take the TGV and rent in Strasbourg.

When should you plan the Paris CDG to Strasbourg trip?

The best landing time at Paris CDG for the train is late morning to midafternoon, when the direct TGV departures to Strasbourg run. For a road transfer, landing time matters less, but Paris area traffic matters a lot: avoid leaving the airport during the morning and evening rush hours if you can.

FJ13 applies a 20% surcharge between 21:00 and 06:00. A late landing, or a very early pick-up in Strasbourg for a morning flight, often falls in that window.

In December, trains get busy during the Strasbourg Christmas market, which opens on Friday, November 27, 2026, so book seats early. Winter weather can slow traffic on the A4 across Lorraine. There are no border checks on this route.

Paris CDG to Strasbourg transfers with FJ13 private driver

FJ13 drives Paris CDG to Strasbourg transfers in both directions, in a private van for 1 to 7 passengers with luggage. The price is on quote only: send your flight number, date, number of passengers, and luggage through the quote configurator. The standard reply comes within 24 hours.

Included: private driver, van, tolls and parking, bottled water, flight tracking, and 30 minutes of waiting. Tips are not included. Drop-off and pick-up at your hotel in Strasbourg or Colmar. Baby seat and booster on request; no wheelchair-accessible vehicle. Prepayment by secure payment link at least 72 hours before, full refund up to 48 hours before.

A stop on the way, such as lunch in Reims or the Verdun battlefields, a short detour off the A4, can be added; the price depends on the total duration. After a long flight and a 5 hour drive, most travelers start touring the next day, with the Alsace wine route private day tour or, in season, the Alsace Christmas markets private tour.

Frequently asked questions

What if my flight lands at Paris CDG after the last direct TGV to Strasbourg?

Take the RER B to Gare du Nord and a later TGV from Gare de l'Est, if one still runs. Or sleep near the airport. Or book a private van, which leaves when you land.

How early should we leave Strasbourg for a midday flight from Paris CDG?

Add about 4 hours 45 minutes of driving, a margin for Paris traffic, and your airline's check-in time. For a midday flight, that usually means leaving Strasbourg before 06:00, inside the FJ13 night surcharge window.

Can we stop in Reims on the drive from Paris CDG to Strasbourg?

Yes. Reims sits on the A4, about 1 hour 30 to 1 hour 45 minutes from Paris CDG, so the stop adds almost no distance. It adds time, and the FJ13 price depends on total duration, so mention it in your request.

Is there a border check between Paris CDG and Strasbourg?

No. Both are in France. From outside the Schengen area, you clear passport control once, at Paris CDG.

Which Paris CDG terminal is closest to the TGV for Strasbourg?

Terminal 2. The TGV station sits between halls 2C/2D and 2E/2F. From Terminal 1 or Terminal 3, ride the free CDGVAL shuttle to the Terminal 2 station.

Is a private van from Paris CDG to Strasbourg worth it for a couple?

Usually not. The direct TGV takes about 2 hours against about 5 by road, and costs less for two. A van pays off for 5 to 7 people with heavy luggage.