The Christmas market
From late November to late December, one of the oldest Christmas markets in Europe. Trains are packed and access to the centre restricted: the car drops you as close as possible.
Paris → Alsace on the eastern motorway
Paris to Strasbourg by private chauffeur
European Parliament session week, fully booked trains, the Christmas market with the family or carrying on to the Black Forest: a car with driver takes you from your door to Alsace, and beyond.
Strasbourg
490
km
Paris
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Strasbourg
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Strasbourg
- Distance
- 490 km
- Driving time
- 4h 45min
- Route
- A4
- Estimate
- €980
about €245 per person with 4 passengers
From Champagne to Alsace in one go
The route follows the A4 from start to finish. It crosses the Brie, Reims and Champagne, the Meuse near Verdun, then Lorraine near Metz. After Sarrebourg, the motorway crosses the Vosges via the Col de Saverne pass and drops down into the Alsace plain.
It is a very steady drive, with no major city to cross apart from the Reims bypass, and the breaks fall naturally in Champagne and then in Lorraine.
Strasbourg moves to the rhythm of the European institutions. One week a month, Parliament sits in plenary session: trains and hotels are booked solid, and a car with driver becomes a real solution for MEPs, assistants and delegations.
Strasbourg is also a gateway to Germany: Kehl is just across the Rhine, Baden-Baden is 45 minutes away and Europa-Park less than an hour. Extending the trip takes just one line in your request.
The road log
Paris → Strasbourg, kilometre by kilometre
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0 km
Paris
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45 km
Toll
Péage de Coutevroult
The first A4 toll plaza. Tolls are included in the quote.
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145 km
Landmark
Reims
Bypassing the city and entering Champagne. A stop at a champagne house is possible.
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260 km
Rest stop
Aire de Verdun-Saint-Nicolas
Halfway, in the Meuse: the main break of the journey.
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315 km
Landmark
Metz
Bypassing Metz. About 1h 45min left to Strasbourg.
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440 km
Landmark
Col de Saverne
The motorway crosses the Vosges and descends into the Alsace plain.
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490 km · 4h 45min
Strasbourg
Unique to this route
Around Strasbourg, and across the Rhine
Strasbourg is often just one stop along the way. Here are the nearby destinations our clients most often add to their trip, on both the Alsatian and the German side.
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5 km
Kehl
Just across the Rhine, in Germany.
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30 km
Haguenau
To the north, gateway to northern Alsace and the Northern Vosges.
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30 km
Obernai
A village on the Alsace Wine Route, at the foot of Mont Sainte-Odile.
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60 km
Baden-Baden
German spa town on the edge of the Black Forest.
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60 km
Europa-Park
Germany’s big theme park in Rust, a firm favourite with families.
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75 km
Colmar
Little Venice, half-timbered houses and vineyards.
An honest comparison
Door to door: private car or train?
Car with driver
4h 45min
From your front door to your destination address, with no changes and no luggage to carry.
Train, door to door
3h 16min
1h 46min on the train, plus around 1h 30min to get to the station, wait for departure and complete the journey at the other end.
Our straight-talking verdict
The TGV takes under two hours from Paris-Est to Strasbourg: for a one-way trip on your own, it wins. A car with driver makes sense for a group or a family, during session weeks when trains are full, with lots of luggage or equipment, and if you are carrying on to Germany or the Vosges.
Calendar
The best times to travel to Strasbourg
Parliament sessions
One week a month, the European Parliament sits in Strasbourg. Return trips, waiting time and company invoicing.
Europa-Park
From Paris, Europa-Park is about 5h 30min by road. A direct family trip, with no change in Strasbourg.
Where we drop you off in Strasbourg
- 01 The European Parliament, the Council of Europe and the Wacken district.
- 02 The cathedral, La Petite France and the hotels on the Grande Île.
- 03 The central station and the conference centre.
- 04 Strasbourg-Entzheim Airport.
- 05 Kehl, Baden-Baden, Europa-Park and the Alsace Wine Route.
Good to know before you set off
- → Strasbourg has a low emission zone: vehicle compliance is our responsibility.
- → The Grande Île is largely pedestrianised: we drop you as close as possible, a short walk from your hotel.
- → During the Christmas market, car access to the centre is restricted: we agree a drop-off point in advance.
- → For Germany, valid ID is all you need. German motorways are toll-free.
The route
Paris → Strasbourg on the map
490 kilometres via A4. The line on this map follows the route we take in normal traffic; it may vary with the time of day and road conditions.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a private driver from Paris to Strasbourg? +
Our estimate is around €980 for 490 km, or about €245 per person for four. The final price depends on the addresses and time of travel.
Can you take us straight to Europa-Park? +
Yes, the park is about 50 minutes beyond Strasbourg. Enter it as your destination and the estimate will be recalculated.
How does drop-off work during the Christmas market? +
Access to the centre is restricted: we agree a drop-off point close to your hotel and help you with your luggage.
Do you run trips during European Parliament sessions? +
Yes, in fact these are some of our busiest weeks. Book as soon as your dates are confirmed.
Can we stop in Reims? +
Yes, Reims is on the way. A cellar visit or lunch can be included, with the waiting time covered in the quote.
Your Paris → Strasbourg trip, priced in 2 minutes
The calculator already includes the distance for this trip: just add your addresses, date, number of passengers and luggage. We then confirm the price and the vehicle.