Basel, Switzerland You can easily reach Basel by train from the Strasbourg station; I'd even recommend the train route over taking a car. (Fewer worries about parking in the city that way and Basel has ample and easy public transportation that will get you anywhere you'd like to go once you get there.)
Positioned on the shores of Lake Geneva and close to the French border, Geneva is within easy driving distance of some of Switzerland and France's most beautiful towns.
You can take a train from Strasbourg to Zürich Stadelhofen via Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, and Zürich HB in around 2h 45m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Strasbourg to Zurich Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 11–24 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Union Ivkoni also services this route once a week.
The city's location makes it a practical choice with no less than 8 European countries located within 500 kilometres of Strasbourg: Germany, Austria, Belgium, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and the Czech Republic.
Is a day trip to Zürich from Paris worth it? Yes, if you want a taste of Switzerland's cosmopolitan city without buying the full airport-sized Toblerone bar. The decision on taking a day trip to Zürich from Paris rests on whichever side of the money/time debate you're on.
What is the cheapest way to go to Switzerland from France?
The cheapest way to get from France to Switzerland is to bus via Zürich, Opernhaus which costs SFr 29 - SFr 50 and takes 12h 57m. What is the fastest way to get from France to Switzerland? The fastest way to get from France to Switzerland is to fly which takes 3h 58m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 150.
How many days is enough to see Switzerland? Seven to 10 days is the ideal amount of time to see Switzerland and its highlights, as getting from site to site is a breeze. A 10-day Switzerland trip allows you to travel at your pace as you uncover the best scenery and culture.
Strasbourg has been twinned with Boston (USA) and Leicester (United Kingdom) since 1960, Stuttgart (Germany) since 1962, Dresden (Germany) since 1990 and Ramat-Gan (Israel) since 1991.
How Many Days In Strasbourg Should You Plan? With so much to see and do in and around Strasbourg I recommend a minimum of 3 full days. You won't want to rush around this gorgeous city and it has a much slower pace than some busier tourist spots.
You can travel from Basel to Strasbourg by train in about 1 hour and 31 minutes. With around 34 trains running each day, taking the train is easy. If you're looking for other options, you can also catch the bus from Basel to Strasbourg. Find out more in our Journey Planner.
You can get from Strasbourg to Lucerne by train in 3 hours and 11 minutes on average, with the fastest journeys taking just 2 hours and 39 minutes. You can also take the bus from Strasbourg to Lucerne. Check out our Journey Planner for more details.
For a more immersive German experience, take a day trip from Strasbourg into the Black Forest (Schwarzwald). Freiburg im Breisgau is a medieval city with charming cobbled streets, Bächle (tiny canals running through the city centre), and a vibrant university atmosphere.
Do I need a passport to cross from France to Switzerland?
As an EU national, you have the right to travel freely in the 27 EU member countries as well as in Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland (non-EU countries but members of the Schengen area) carrying either a valid passport or a national identity card (ID card).
Basel is located in Northwestern Switzerland and is commonly considered to be the capital of that region. It is close to the point where the Swiss, French and German borders meet, and Basel also has suburbs in France and Germany.
Geneva is a peaceful train ride away from Paris. Paris and Geneva aren't exactly neighbors, but France's rail network doesn't let 250 miles get in the way of their friendship. You can reach Geneva from Paris with a direct high-speed train, a decision that is as effortless as it is budget-friendly.
Geneva, city, capital of Genève canton, in the far southwestern corner of Switzerland that juts into France. One of Europe's most cosmopolitan cities, Geneva has served as a model for republican government and owes its preeminence to the triumph of human, rather than geographic, factors.
Do you want to go to a large city with lots of shopping opportunities and cultural events? That's Strasbourg. Do you want to see a beautiful well-preserved medieval city with lots of history? Then go to Colmar.
Strasbourg is immersed in Franco-German culture and although violently disputed throughout history, has been a cultural bridge between France and Germany for centuries, especially through the University of Strasbourg, currently the second-largest in France, and the coexistence of Catholic and Protestant culture.
Choucroute. This delicious vegetable dish is really just cabbage and is very similar to sauerkraut, but it is elevated to new levels when prepared the Alsatian way. To make the deluxe version, the cabbage is pickled in wine and then stewed with fortifying vegetables and smoked meats.
Of course, today's Strasbourg is a French city. Its people speak French. The city is France's seventh-largest (by population) and its second-largest river port. Strasbourg is even credited with giving France La Marseillaise.
In fact, Strasbourg is far from being the most expensive city in France. Compared to Paris, the cost of living in Strasbourg is about 15% lower. To give you an idea, I pay €700 per month (excluding the utilities) for a one-bedroom apartment in Strasbourg.
What is the cheapest month to travel to Switzerland?
The cheapest month for flights from the United States to Switzerland is November, when tickets cost $540 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $998 and $800 respectively.
Basel is as famed for its historic buildings in the Old Town as for its modern architectural highlights. The city's many public works of art are also worth seeing.
For a 3-day trip to Geneva, a rough estimate for spending money would be around CHF 100-150 per day per person for meals, transportation, and some sightseeing. If you plan to dine at nice restaurants or do some shopping, you might want to budget a bit more.
