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How do I get from Strasbourg-Entzheim airport to the Alsace Wine Route?
In brief
Strasbourg-Entzheim airport (SXB) is 12 km south-west of Strasbourg and 5 minutes from FJ13's office. Marlenheim, the northern gateway to the Wine Route, is reachable in 20 minutes by car. Four options exist: private chauffeur, taxi, car rental, TER shuttle with connection.
Strasbourg-Entzheim International Airport (IATA code SXB) is Alsace's only commercial airport, with flights to Paris, Amsterdam, Madrid, Lisbon, Istanbul and several seasonal destinations. It sits strategically between Strasbourg and the Wine Route: Marlenheim (northern start) is a 20-minute drive via the D45, and the first notable wine village (Wangen) just 12 minutes away. Four solutions allow you to reach the vineyard from the terminal.
Distances from SXB airport to key villages
Allow the following times under normal traffic conditions (avoiding Strasbourg rush hour):
- Marlenheim (northern gateway, start of the route): 12 km, 20 minutes via D45 then D422.
- Obernai (first major touristic stop): 28 km, 30 minutes via A35 exit 11.
- Ribeauville (central wine area): 55 km, 50 minutes via A35.
- Riquewihr (most visited village): 60 km, 55 minutes via A35 exit 21.
- Kaysersberg (wine valley): 65 km, 1 h 00 via A35.
- Colmar (capital of Alsace wines): 75 km, 1 h 10 via A35.
- Thann (southern gateway, end of the route): 105 km, 1 h 30 via A35 then A36.
1. Private chauffeur with dedicated vehicle
The most direct and flexible option. The driver waits at the terminal exit with a name sign, takes care of luggage, and drives to the chosen destination. Flight status tracked in real time to adjust pickup time at no charge if delayed (60 free minutes after touchdown). Flat rate for direct transfers (from EUR 65 to Marlenheim, EUR 120 to Colmar in a sedan). For whom: couples, families, business travellers, groups of up to 7 in a van.
2. Combine the transfer with a discovery tour
Particularly suited to travellers arriving in the morning who want to start exploring without dropping bags first. The driver picks you up at the airport, loads the luggage in the boot, and heads directly onto the Wine Route for a half-day or full-day tour. Final drop-off at the hotel at the end of the service. Single hourly rate (from EUR 320 for a half-day in sedan). Recommended for making the most of a morning arrival.
3. Prefectural taxi
Taxi rank in front of the terminal. Regulated fares but sensitive to time (night and Sunday surcharges) and luggage volume. Allow around EUR 30 to Strasbourg station and EUR 55 to Marlenheim. Drawbacks: no flight tracking, no name sign at the door, no guaranteed fixed price.
4. Car rental
Avis, Europcar, Hertz, Sixt and Enterprise counters inside the terminal. Suited to travellers wanting full autonomy over several days. Expect EUR 35 to 80 per day depending on category and season. Major drawback for the Wine Route: driving is incompatible with wine tasting (zero blood alcohol recommended), and parking is hard in medieval pedestrian villages (Riquewihr, Eguisheim).
5. TER plus connection
A shuttle bus links the airport to Strasbourg TGV station in 8 minutes (EUR 5.80 single). From the station, TER to Obernai (30 min), Selestat (25 min), Colmar (30 min) or Mulhouse. From each TER station, you then reach the village on foot, by local bus or by taxi. For whom: solo travellers without bulky luggage and on a tight budget. Allow at least 90 minutes door-to-door to Obernai.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an airport transfer to the Wine Route cost?
From EUR 65 in a sedan to Marlenheim, EUR 90 to Obernai, EUR 120 to Riquewihr or Kaysersberg, EUR 130 to Colmar, EUR 180 to Thann. Price valid for 1 to 3 passengers in a sedan. In a van (4 to 7 passengers), add approximately 25 to 40 percent depending on distance. Fixed price, no surprises.
How long should I allow between landing and starting a tour?
Allow 30 to 40 minutes after landing time: 10 to 15 minutes for deplaning and control, 5 to 10 minutes for luggage pickup, 5 to 10 minutes walking to the meeting area. The driver waits at the terminal exit with a name sign and adjusts arrival to your actual flight.
Is a baby seat included for family travel?
Yes, baby seat (0 to 13 kg), group 1 seat (9 to 18 kg) and booster (15 to 36 kg) available free of charge on request when booking. Provide the age and weight of each child to prepare the right equipment.
Do you accept flight delays without charging waiting time?
Sixty minutes of free waiting from actual touchdown time (not scheduled time) in case of delay. Beyond that, billed at the prevailing hourly rate. The driver tracks the flight in real time through public aeronautical sources, with no action from you.
Can the transfer and a tour be combined in the same booking?
Yes, this is in fact the most efficient setup to make the most of an arrival day. Airport pickup with luggage, discovery tour (half-day or full-day), final drop-off at the hotel. Single hourly rate, no double billing. Specify the request in the planner or by phone.