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 35 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 Karlsruhe, about 1 h 10 min away. Below you'll find two ready-made loops, with nights split and travel times.
Updated on 28 October 2026
- 8 nearby cities by bus
- 35 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 | about 5 h | Bus or train |
| Stuttgart · Germany | 112 km | 2 h 25 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 15 min | Bus |
| Karlsruhe · Germany | 66 km | 1 h 10 min | Bus |
| Heidelberg · Germany | 114 km | 2 h | Bus |
“About”: there was no direct ride on the day we checked, so the time is estimated from the distance.
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 8 h 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 25 min |
Strasbourg → Stuttgart → Zurich → Strasbourg
- 5 nights in total: 2 nights in Strasbourg, 2 nights in Stuttgart, 1 night in Zurich
- About 9 h 5 min of travel in total, over three legs.
| Leg | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Strasbourg → Stuttgart | 2 h 25 min |
| Stuttgart → Zurich | 3 h 15 min |
| 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.
Saily →Airport transferHandy when you land at night or the airport is far from the centre.
Kiwitaxi →Luggage storage in StrasbourgFor the hours between check-out and your flight home.
Radical Storage →Museums and attractions in StrasbourgEntry tickets, often skipping the queue.
Tiqets →Direct low-cost flights to Strasbourg
Airports with direct flights to Strasbourg, by country. Some routes are seasonal only.
United Kingdom 3
Algeria 2
AlgiersConstantine
Denmark 1
Germany 1
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 Heidelberg. 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 8 h of travel in total.
Which airports have direct low-cost flights to Strasbourg?
From 35 airports in 10 countries, including London, Rome and Barcelona. With a FlyDown watch you get an alert when a flight to Strasbourg is cheap.