The offers compared
| Offer | When | Price seen | Good to know | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Train to Strasbourg, on your own | Market 27 November to 24 December 2026; direct TGV about 1h46, up to 21 a day | Advance tickets from about €15 (French guide seen in search) | 8 markets; the best day if you choose only one city | |
| Train to Colmar, on your own | Markets 23 November to 29 December 2026; TGV about 2h20 to 2h30 | From about €49 one way (comparison site seen in search) | 6 markets; few direct TGVs a day, otherwise change at Strasbourg | |
| One-day coach tour from Paris (Colmar and Strasbourg), listing seen on GetYourGuide, link not retrieved | 1 day | About $301 to $302 or £228 depending on the page (seen in search) | One booking, but a very long day for two cities | |
| Paris to Strasbourg Christmas market and Petite France, 2 days (GetYourGuide) | 2 days | From about $636 (seen in search) | Minivan trip with a stop in Petite France | See |
| From Paris: Colmar Christmas market and city tour in 2 days (GetYourGuide) | 2 days, with an overnight stay | Read on your date | To sleep in Colmar instead of returning the same evening | See |
Our pick
Our pick for a first visit is the 2-day trip Paris, Strasbourg and Petite France if you want an organiser to handle everything, otherwise the train to Strasbourg for a free day. To sleep in Colmar rather than return the same evening, see the 2-day Colmar tour from Paris. A listing for a one-day Colmar plus Strasbourg tour also exists on GetYourGuide (about $301), but its exact link could not be retrieved.
How to choose
- A free day: one TGV to Strasbourg, early departure and the last train in the evening.
- Nothing to organise: a 2-day tour, which avoids returning the same evening.
- Two cities: sleep on site, as seeing them in a single day is very full.
Practical tips
- Book the train early. Christmas markets fill trains and hotels from the autumn; see our page Strasbourg and Colmar from Paris.
- Colmar without a car. The centre is closed to traffic from 23 November to 29 December, according to the tourist office: walk from the station, the centre is compact.
- Getting back in the evening. Check the last TGV of the evening before choosing your departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the trip from Paris to Strasbourg and Colmar? About 1h46 to Strasbourg by direct TGV and about 2h20 to 2h30 to Colmar.
When do the Christmas markets open in 2026? Strasbourg from 27 November to 24 December 2026; Colmar from 23 November to 29 December 2026.
Can you see both cities in a day? It is possible but very full; better Strasbourg alone in a day, or sleep on site to add Colmar.
Going further
The markets in Paris: Christmas markets in Paris. The train trip in detail: Strasbourg and Colmar from Paris.
