Christmas markets in half-timbered towns
This is leg 2 of 2, the final leg.
Travel leg · Colmar, Kaysersberg & Strasbourg
Kaysersberg to Strasbourg
Kaysersberg and Strasbourg sit about 61 km (38 mi) apart in a straight line, with Strasbourg to the north-east. It is leg 2 of 2 on our Colmar, Kaysersberg & Strasbourg itinerary, a 5-day trip. Here is how long it takes by car, what to see on the way and where it fits in a real itinerary.
- Straight-line distance
- 61 km · 38 mi
- Est. road distance
- 73–85 km
- Est. drive time
- 55 min – 1 h 45 min
- Direction
- Heading north-east
- Curated routes
- 1 itinerary
Road distance is estimated as 1.2–1.4× the straight line; drive time assumes average speeds of 50–80 km/h with no stops or traffic. These are rough estimates — check a maps app for the actual route.
Ways to get there
We don't have live routing data, so the figures below are labelled estimates built from the straight-line distance. Use them to plan the day, then confirm in a maps app.
By car
Most travelers on our Colmar, Kaysersberg & Strasbourg itinerary do this leg by car. We estimate 73–85 km (45–53 mi) of road and 55 min – 1 h 45 min behind the wheel, so check live traffic before you set off.
By train
Our Colmar, Kaysersberg & Strasbourg guide also mentions trains for parts of the trip. Whether a direct train links Kaysersberg and Strasbourg depends on the line — check timetables.
Fly into EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (about 45 minutes by car to Colmar), or take the TGV from Paris to Colmar (under 2.5 hours) or Strasbourg (under 2 hours). Kaysersberg is 12 km from Colmar by car or regional bus, and Riquewihr is a 10-minute drive from Kaysersberg; village car parks fill by late morning on Advent weekends. TER trains between Colmar and Strasbourg take about 30 minutes, and Strasbourg's old town is best reached by tram since it is closed to cars during the market.
Worth stopping for
Picks from our curated guides at both ends.
When you arrive in Strasbourg
France's oldest Christmas market around the cathedral; 2 nights.
Christkindelsmärik
The original market, held since 1570, fills Place Broglie behind a lit gateway.
Maison Kammerzell
Restaurant in the carved 15th-century house on the cathedral square, known for its fish choucroute.
Pâtisserie Christian
Pastry shop and tearoom on rue Mercière, steps from the cathedral, with bredele biscuits and stollen in December.
Grand Sapin, Place Kléber
A Vosges fir of around 30 metres stands on the main square, with the Village du Partage charity stalls beside it.
Strasbourg Cathedral
Red sandstone Gothic cathedral with a 142-metre spire, an astronomical clock and a market at its feet.
Petite France
Tanners' and millers' houses along the canals of the Ill at the western tip of the Grande Ile.
Before you leave Kaysersberg
Wine village with a craft market and a castle above it; 1 night, with Riquewihr as a side trip.
Kaysersberg Christmas market
A small craft-focused market along the main street and around the Holy Cross church.
Château du Schlossberg
A ruined 13th-century castle with a round keep above the vineyards; a short, steep path climbs from town.
Domaine Weinbach
Family estate at the walled Clos des Capucins vineyard, known for Riesling and Gewurztraminer.
On this curated route
Where Kaysersberg → Strasbourg sits in the full itinerary. Highlighted stops are this leg.
Going the other way? Strasbourg to Kaysersberg is the same 61 km in a straight line, heading south-west. Reverse directions in Google Maps ↗
Weather at each end
Average daytime highs at both ends stay within 1°C of each other all year, so you can pack the same way for both.
| Measure | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colmar high | 5° | 7° | 12° | 17° | 21° | 25° | 27° | 26° | 22° | 17° | 10° | 5° |
| Strasbourg high | 5° | 7° | 11° | 17° | 21° | 25° | 27° | 26° | 22° | 16° | 10° | 5° |
| Colmar rain | 60 | 48 | 56 | 57 | 96 | 83 | 85 | 86 | 64 | 78 | 64 | 70 |
| Strasbourg rain | 57 | 46 | 51 | 49 | 83 | 72 | 75 | 76 | 56 | 68 | 59 | 66 |
Colmar averages cover Kaysersberg, 9.6 km away. Temperatures in °C, rain in mm per month. Long-term monthly averages from NASA POWER satellite climatology — a guide to typical conditions, not a forecast. Month headings link to Strasbourg month guides.
Kaysersberg to Strasbourg: questions travelers ask
How far is Kaysersberg from Strasbourg?
Kaysersberg is about 61 km (38 mi) from Strasbourg in a straight line, with Strasbourg to the north-east. By road, we estimate 73–85 km (45–53 mi), or 1.2–1.4 times the straight line. Check a maps app for the exact route.
How long does it take to drive from Kaysersberg to Strasbourg?
An estimated 55 min – 1 h 45 min, assuming 73–85 km of road at average speeds of 50–80 km/h with no stops or traffic. It is not a routed time, so check a maps app on the day.
Which itineraries include the trip from Kaysersberg to Strasbourg?
Our Colmar, Kaysersberg & Strasbourg itinerary includes this leg. Colmar, Kaysersberg & Strasbourg runs about 5 days across 3 stops, best in Late Nov – Dec 24.
Getting to Kaysersberg
- Colmar to Kaysersberg 9.6 km
Guides for both ends
- Kaysersberg travel guide
- Colmar weather covers Kaysersberg
- Strasbourg travel guide
- Strasbourg weather best time to visit
Strasbourg by month
Plan Kaysersberg → Strasbourg with your crew
Add this leg to a shared itinerary, poll the group on where to stop, split fuel and tickets, and keep everyone's packing list in one place in TripsCircle.