Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
By Car:
You're better off day-tripping in by train (it's faster and much easier than
driving).Ifyoumustdrive,takesortie#4fromA-35.Fromthisexityoucanfollow
Centre-
Ville
and
Cathédrale
signs to the city center, then park at metered street spaces or in a
central lot signed as
La Petite France, Gare Centrale,
or
la Cathédrale
(figure €3/hour).
For less money and stress, follow signs from the same autoroute exit to the
Elsau P+R
(Parking & Relais) lot at the Elsau tram station outside the city center (€3.20/day includes
round-trip tram tickets to the center; take tram in direction: Centre-Ville).
By Plane:
The user-friendly Strasbourg-Entzheim airport (tel. 03 88 64 67 67,
www.strasbourg.aeroport.fr
)
,withfrequent,ofteninexpensiveflightstoParis,isconnected
by train to the main rail station (€2.30, 10-minute trip).
Helpful Hints
Quiet Transportation:
Bewareofvirtuallysilenttramsandbicycles—lookbothwaysbe-
fore crossing streets. Bikes are allowed on pedestrian streets.
Internet Access:
Several cybercafés lie on the main street into town from the station, Rue
du Maire Kuss (or ask at the TI).
Car Rental:
All major companies have offices at or across from the train station.
Post Office:
It's at the cathedral (Mon-Fri 8:00-18:30, Sat 8:00-17:00, closed Sun).
Laundry:
You'll find a handy launderette on Rue des Veaux, near my recommended ho-
tels.
Bike Rental:
You can rent bikes at
Vélhop,
one level below street level at the train
station (€5/day, €150 deposit required, Mon-Fri 8:00-19:00, Sat-Sun 9:30-12:30 &
13:30-19:00; follow signs for
Parc à Vélo,
Place de la Gare; tel. 03 88 23 56 75,
Taxi:
Call 03 88 36 13 13 or 03 88 30 13 01.
