While most of the year is rainy and wet, there are still beautiful Strasbourg days when the sun shines, the temperatures rise, and the outdoors become a perfect French paradise. Summers (between June and August) are warm and dry, and most tourists visiting at that time can rely on the good weather for outdoor shopping, al fresco dining, strolling through the streets or admiring the sedate green spaces of the countryside. If you’re booking flights to Strasbourg between November and January, however, pack warm clothing, reliable outerwear, and raingear: it rains a third of the time, and snows frequently.
Many of Strasbourg’s amenities were built in the 1800s, so the train station has a very antiquated feel. SNCF runs the public buses and trams, and the main hub is Place de l’Home de Fer. From there you can hop on one of the four tram lines to get across town quickly and easily. You can also get other bus schedules at the station, which will help you get to cities beyond Strasbourg. Make sure you reserve your seat early though. If you’d like to be more independent, rent a car through one of the many companies on offer. Taxis and bikes are also readily available.
Local Airport
Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) is located 6 miles (10km) west-southwest of Strasbourg.
Strasbourg airport overview
Strasbourg International Airport, known locally as Aeroport de Strasbourg, is approximately 10km (6 miles) southwest of the city of Strasbourg, France. It serves about one million passengers per year.
Comprising one terminal building with adjacent parking lots P1-P5, Strasbourg International is a compact and efficient airport. Staff are friendly and helpful, making procedures like checking in and claiming baggage a breeze.
This is a quick in-and-out airport, so there isn’t much in the way of amenities. However, the nine-minute shuttle-train journey, or the slightly longer but equally efficient bus or taxi ride, will ensure that you’re soon enjoying the charms of historic Strasbourg and the surrounding Alsatian countryside.