More cities in one trip from Strasbourg
Strasbourg (France) is a great base for seeing several cities in one trip: direct low-cost flights arrive from 28 airports, and FlixBus links it directly to 8 cities within about five hours. 2 of them are in another country (Germany, Switzerland). The most searched are Frankfurt, Cologne and Stuttgart; the quickest to reach is Freiburg (i.Br.), about 1 h 10 min away. Below you'll find two ready-made loops, with nights split and travel times.
Updated on 17 September 2026
- 8 nearby cities by bus
- 28 airports with direct flights
- 3 countries
Nearby cities by bus from Strasbourg
Cities with a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection, most searched first. The time shown is the fastest direct ride we found on a typical day: times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
| City | Distance | Approx. time | Transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frankfurt · Germany | 179 km | 3 h 55 min | Bus |
| Cologne · Germany | 269 km | 5 h 5 min | Bus |
| Stuttgart · Germany | 112 km | 2 h 15 min | Bus |
| Zurich · Switzerland | 145 km | 3 h 25 min | Bus |
| Nuremberg · Germany | 262 km | 5 h 20 min | Bus |
| Freiburg (i.Br.) · Germany | 65 km | 1 h 10 min | Bus |
| Karlsruhe · Germany | 66 km | 1 h 10 min | Bus |
| Mannheim · Germany | 113 km | 2 h 25 min | Bus |
Loop trips from Strasbourg
Land in Strasbourg, get around by bus and come back here for your return flight. The nights are just a suggestion, and the loop works the other way round too.
Strasbourg → Frankfurt → Stuttgart → Strasbourg
- 5 nights in total: 2 nights in Strasbourg, 2 nights in Frankfurt, 1 night in Stuttgart
- About 7 h 50 min of travel in total, over three legs.
| Leg | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Strasbourg → Frankfurt | 3 h 55 min |
| Frankfurt → Stuttgart | 1 h 40 min |
| Stuttgart → Strasbourg | 2 h 15 min |
Strasbourg → Stuttgart → Zurich → Strasbourg
- 5 nights in total: 2 nights in Strasbourg, 2 nights in Stuttgart, 1 night in Zurich
- About 8 h 40 min of travel in total, over three legs.
| Leg | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Strasbourg → Stuttgart | 2 h 15 min |
| Stuttgart → Zurich | 3 h |
| Zurich → Strasbourg | 3 h 25 min |
Bus and flight are separate tickets: on the day of your flight, leave at least three hours between the bus arriving and the flight leaving.
Direct low-cost flights to Strasbourg
Airports with direct flights to Strasbourg, by country. Some routes are seasonal only.
Algeria 1
Denmark 1
Germany 1
Munich
Morocco 1
Portugal 1
FAQ
Which cities can you reach by bus from Strasbourg?
With a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection: Frankfurt, Cologne, Stuttgart, Zurich, Nuremberg, Freiburg (i.Br.), Karlsruhe and Mannheim. Times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How long is the bus from Strasbourg to Frankfurt?
About 3 h 55 min on the fastest direct ride we found, over 179 km. Check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How many nights do you need for a multi-city loop from Strasbourg?
For Strasbourg, Frankfurt and Stuttgart, about 5 nights is enough (2 nights in Strasbourg, 2 nights in Frankfurt, 1 night in Stuttgart), with about 7 h 50 min of travel in total.
Which airports have direct low-cost flights to Strasbourg?
From 28 airports in 9 countries, including Barcelona, Rome and Madrid. With a FlyDown watch you get an alert when a flight to Strasbourg is cheap.