Transportation in Strasbourg

Strasbourg's public transport backbone is its modern tram network, operated by CTS (Compagnie des Transports Strasbourgeois). The system covers the city comprehensively and connects seamlessly with buses on the same ticketing system. Trams run frequently throughout the day and into the late evening, making a car largely unnecessary for visitors. The Grande Île, Strasbourg's UNESCO-listed historic core, is pedestrianised in large stretches, so once you arrive in the centre, your feet carry most of the load. Download the CTS app or pick up a multi-ride carnet at any tram station kiosk. Single tickets are economy-priced and day passes are available if you're moving around a lot. Strasbourg is one of Europe's best cycling cities, thanks to an extensive network of dedicated lanes and the Velhop bike-share scheme with stations across the city. For exploring the Petite France neighbourhood or crossing into Kehl (Germany is a 10-minute ride), a bike is often faster than any transit option. That said, the tram is the right call for longer hops or rainy days, don't default to taxis for cross-city journeys when a direct tram serves the same route. From Strasbourg-Entzheim Airport, a dedicated shuttle train, the TER regional rail, connects directly to Strasbourg's central station (Gare Centrale) in roughly 10 minutes, running throughout the day. This is by far the most efficient arrival route. Skip the taxi queue unless you have oversized luggage or are travelling in a group. From Gare Centrale, the tram network fans out to all major neighbourhoods, so one ticket from the airport station effectively carries you to your door.