By train in Alsace
Alsace is easily accessible by TGV, and once you are here it is easy to get around using the local TER trains.
Some examples of journey times :
- Strasbourg > Colmar : 30 min
- Colmar > Mulhouse : 20 min
- Strasbourg > Haguenau : 34 min
- Strasbourg > Obernai : 30 min
- Colmar > Sélestat : 10 min
Great deals : the ALSA+ ticket
Travel freely all across Alsace, at lower rates! The Alsa+ pass gives you unlimited access to the entire public transport system, including trains, trams and buses, within the zone that you choose.
- Get the “Alsa+ 24h” for a one-person, 24-hour pass, valid any day of the week.
- Get the “Alsa+ Groupe Journée” pass for groups (from 2 to 5 people) on weekends.
Sold at train station ticket booths and from regional ticket machines. Not valid on high-speed trains (TGV).
Liesel'stips
Christmas shuttles: Reservations for the Christmas shuttles are required this year. Online ticketing opened on 13 November, with a limited number of tickets available. To fully experience the magic of the Christmas markets, we invite you to make your reservation in advance.
Getting around by Christmas shuttle in Alsace
COLMAR > KAYSERSBERG > RIQUEWIHR > RIBEAUVILLÉ
Accessible by Christmas Shuttle - Fridays and weekends only
Dates 2024: from 29 November to 22 December inclusive.
During the month of December, the magic of Christmas takes hold of these three pearls of the vineyard. During the Advent weekends, discover these emblematic destinations on board the Christmas Shuttle, which runs in a continuous loop from Colmar station (ticket purchased from the driver).
COLMAR > EGUISHEIM
Accessible on the Christmas Shuttle:
All days from 29 November to 22 December inclusive.
An intimate Christmas atmosphere in the heart of Eguisheim, one of France's most beautiful villages. Discover this charming stopover with the Christmas Shuttle, which runs every day from Colmar station.
COLMAR > TURCKHEIM > MUNSTER
Accessible by Christmas Shuttle - Fridays and weekends only
Date 2024: from 29 November to 22 December inclusive.
COLMAR > NEUF-BRISACH
Accessible by Christmas Shuttle - Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 December only.
Please note > booking is essential: Online ticketing will be available from 2pm on 13 November. We invite you to make your reservation in advance
Park & Ride in Alsace
Park at a Park & Ride car park, near a tram stop and get return tram and/or bus tickets for everyone in the car. The ideal way to get into city centres cheaply and easily.
Strasbourg and Mulhouse both have a large number of Park & Ride car parks. In Colmar, a special Park & Ride scheme operates in the run-up to Christmas. It is located at the Parc des Expositions and parking is free on Saturdays and Sundays.