Which airport should you fly into for Strasbourg?

Updated on October 7, 2026

In brief

The nearest airport to Strasbourg is Strasbourg-Entzheim (SXB), about 13 km southwest of the city center.
The TER shuttle train from Entzheim-Aeroport station reaches Strasbourg station in 8 minutes, with up to 5 trains an hour and about 61 round trips a day.
Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (FKB) in Germany is about 43 km from Strasbourg by road, about 45 minutes by car.
Direct TGV INOUI trains from the Aeroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV station reach Strasbourg in about 1 hour 50 minutes on the fastest service, and about 2 hours on most.
Strasbourg-Entzheim has no long-haul flights: travelers from North America or Asia usually connect through Paris CDG, Frankfurt, or Zurich.

Why the nearest airport to Strasbourg is not always the best one

The nearest airport to Strasbourg is Strasbourg-Entzheim (SXB), 8 minutes from the city by shuttle train. It is small, though, with mostly French and European routes and no long-haul flights. For many trips, a larger airport farther away, such as Paris CDG, Frankfurt, or Basel, gives you a cheaper or more direct flight.

The real question is the total trip: flight price and connections, plus the ground leg to your hotel. A direct flight into Basel followed by a 1 hour train ride can beat a connecting flight into Strasbourg-Entzheim.

The airports that serve Strasbourg, one sentence each

Seven airports realistically serve Strasbourg, from Strasbourg-Entzheim at 13 km to Paris CDG, which is linked by a direct TGV. Each airport gets one sentence below, with its road distance to central Strasbourg and the main public transport link. Road times are without traffic and grow at rush hour.

Strasbourg-Entzheim (SXB) is about 13 km from central Strasbourg, and a covered footbridge takes you from the terminal to a TER shuttle train that reaches Strasbourg station in 8 minutes.
Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (FKB), in Germany, is about 43 km from Strasbourg (about 45 minutes by car), and hourly bus 215 links it to Baden-Baden station in about 26 minutes, where trains to Strasbourg need one change.
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL/MLH) is about 130 km south of Strasbourg (about 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes by car), and Distribus bus 11 from the French sector reaches Saint-Louis station, where direct TER trains take about 1 hour 10 minutes to Strasbourg.
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is about 210 km north of Strasbourg (about 2 hours 10 minutes by car), and trains from Frankfurt main station reach Strasbourg in about 2 hours 15 minutes on the fastest services.
Stuttgart Airport (STR) is about 155 km east of Strasbourg (about 1 hour 45 minutes by car), and the fastest direct trains from Stuttgart main station to Strasbourg take about 1 hour 25 minutes.
Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) is about 480 km from Strasbourg by road, but several direct TGV INOUI trains a day leave from the airport's own TGV station and reach Strasbourg in about 2 hours.
Zurich Airport (ZRH), in Switzerland, is about 230 km from Strasbourg (about 2 hours 45 minutes by car), and trains from Zurich main station take about 2 hours 35 minutes at best, with a change in Basel.

Strasbourg-Entzheim is served mainly by Volotea, plus airlines such as easyJet and Jet2, with routes within France and to European and Mediterranean cities. Air France stopped flying Strasbourg to Paris CDG in 2013 and moved those passengers to the TGV.

How do you get from the airport to Strasbourg?

From Strasbourg-Entzheim, the TER shuttle train is the best way into Strasbourg for most travelers: 8 minutes to Strasbourg station, up to 5 trains an hour, and a fare of a few euros. A taxi or a private driver only wins with heavy luggage, a group, or a hotel far from the station.

Strasbourg-Entzheim Airport (SXB) to central Strasbourg: the four main options
Option	How it works	Time	Cost	Best for
Train	TER shuttle from Entzheim-Aeroport station to Strasbourg station, then tram or walk	8 minutes by train, plus the last leg to your hotel	Low fixed TER fare; a combined train and tram ticket also exists	Solo travelers and couples with light bags
Taxi	Taxi rank outside the Strasbourg-Entzheim terminal	About 20 to 30 minutes, more at rush hour	Metered fare, check with the driver before you leave	Late arrivals and hotels far from a tram stop
Rental car	Rental desks at Strasbourg-Entzheim, then the A35 into the city	About 20 minutes without traffic	Rental, fuel, and hotel parking, which is expensive in central Strasbourg	Travelers who drive the Alsace Wine Route right away
Private driver	FJ13 driver meets you at the Strasbourg-Entzheim terminal and drives you to your door	About 20 to 30 minutes door to door	Priced per van for 1 to 7 passengers, by quote	Families, groups, and heavy luggage

FJ13 is not the best option for a couple with carry-on bags staying near Strasbourg station: the shuttle train is faster than the road at rush hour and costs far less. Buy the ticket at the machines before you board.

From the other airports, public transport works well by day. Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport is the weak spot: it has no direct public link to Strasbourg, and its own website points Strasbourg travelers to a taxi or shuttle.

When does the choice of airport matter most?

The choice of airport matters most for late arrivals and for December trips to the Strasbourg Christmas market. The EuroAirport bus 11 stops at 23:45, the Strasbourg-Entzheim shuttle train does not run all night, and direct TGV trains from Paris CDG run only a few times a day, so a late landing can leave you without a connection.

In December, trains between Paris CDG and Strasbourg can fill up, so book your TGV seat when you book your flight. On December weekends, the roads into central Strasbourg slow down around the market squares, which adds time to any taxi or car ride. See the Strasbourg Christmas market for dates and access.

If you land in the morning, you can use the arrival day well. A driver-led day such as the Colmar, Riquewihr and Haut-Koenigsbourg day tour can start from the airport, with your luggage in the van, and end at your Strasbourg hotel.

Airport transfers with FJ13 private driver

FJ13 is a private transport company with driver, based in Entzheim, next to Strasbourg-Entzheim Airport. Your FJ13 driver meets you at the terminal and drives you to your hotel in Strasbourg, Colmar, or anywhere in Alsace. One private van carries 1 to 7 passengers, and the price is per van, not per person.

FJ13 also picks up at EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, always on the French side, with the price in euros. Transfers are priced by quote: send your flight time, airport, and group size through the quote configurator. A 20% surcharge applies between 21:00 and 06:00, and your driver tracks your flight and waits 30 minutes after the actual landing at no charge.

You can also turn a transfer into a full day: the Alsace Christmas markets private tour can start on arrival or end at the airport before an evening flight, with your bags in the van all day.

Frequently asked questions

Are there direct flights from the US to Strasbourg?

No. Strasbourg-Entzheim Airport has no long-haul flights. From North America, most travelers fly into Paris CDG and take the direct TGV to Strasbourg in about 2 hours, or fly into Frankfurt or Zurich and continue by train or with a private driver.

Do I need to buy the airport train ticket before boarding at Entzheim?

Yes. Buy your ticket from the machines at Strasbourg-Entzheim Airport or at the station before you board the TER shuttle. The machines take cash and cards. A combined ticket covering the train plus 24 hours of Strasbourg trams and buses is also sold.

Can I ride the Lufthansa Express Bus to Strasbourg without a Lufthansa flight?

No. The Lufthansa Express Bus between Frankfurt Airport and Strasbourg is part of a Lufthansa ticket, and your boarding pass is your bus ticket. It stops at Strasbourg central station (Boulevard de Metz). Without a Lufthansa booking, take the train from Frankfurt instead.

Is Baden-Baden airport or Basel airport closer to Strasbourg?

Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (FKB) is much closer: about 43 km from Strasbourg, against about 130 km for EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg. But Basel has the easier public transport, with bus 11 and a direct TER, while FKB needs a bus, a train, and a change.

Is it faster to fly Paris to Strasbourg or take the TGV?

The TGV. There is no flight between Paris CDG and Strasbourg, and direct TGV trains from the Aeroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV station reach Strasbourg in about 2 hours.