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Getting to Alsace

Everything you need to plan your journey — flights, trains, car rental, and getting around once you arrive.

By Air

Strasbourg (SXB)

30 minutes drive to Alsace

Airlines serving this airport:

Air FranceRyanairVolotea

Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (EuroAirport) (BSL)

60 minutes drive to Alsace

Airlines serving this airport:

easyJetWizz AirLufthansa

By Train

Excellent

Station

Strasbourg / Colmar

From the Capital

1h50 TGV from Paris to Strasbourg

Car Rental

Recommended:Yes
Driving side:right

The Route des Vins d'Alsace is one of France's great driving routes; many picturesque villages to stop in

Local Transport

Rideshare

Uber available in Strasbourg

Public Transit

Good regional train network; local buses connect wine villages

Bike Rental

Available

Driving Tips

  • 1

    The wine route is well-signposted and easy to follow

  • 2

    Villages can be very crowded in summer — park on the outskirts

  • 3

    Cross-border trips to Germany's Baden region are easy

Region Location

Tours & Experiences in Alsace

Book wine tours directly with Viator or GetYourGuide

Alsace Wine Tasting Tours

Half day – full dayExpert-led cellar tours

Guided tastings at top wineries in Alsace with an expert sommelier.

Alsace Food & Wine Experiences

2–4 hoursLocal produce & pairings

Pair local cuisine with regional wines on a food and wine tour of Alsace.

Alsace Winery Day Trips

Full daySmall-group, expert guide

Small-group day trips to the most celebrated estates and vineyards in Alsace.

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