Transportation in Strasbourg

Strasbourg's compact historic core is best tackled on foot. But when you need wheels the tram network is the real workhorse, clean, punctual, and cheap enough that locals treat it like an extension of the sidewalk. Pick up a rechargeable "CTS Card" at any tram station. It works on trams and buses and spares you the single-ticket scramble. The system is zone-based, so if you're staying central, the basic fare covers almost everything you'll want to reach. For airport access, the train is the insider choice: a direct service links Strasbourg-Entzheim Airport to the city center in under 10 minutes, dropping you beside the main station where trams fan out across town. Taxis wait outside arrivals, but they're a splurge compared to the train, useful only if you're loaded with gear or arriving after the last train. Skip the unofficial drivers who hover near baggage claim. The official rank is clearly marked and uses metered fares.