We are taking a train from CDG to Strasbourg and have 8 minutes to transfer to train to Colmar (technically 6 minutes as it says we have to board before 2 minutes of departure). Is this doable? Is there a way to view which platform our one train arrives and from which platform the other departs? This is eticketed and for June 20th.
Posted by
Tresana, Highlands Ranch, CO, USA
23548 posts
Duplicate posting and question. Question well answered in the Swiss section.
Posted by
Green Bay
20955 posts
Assuming the connecting train to Colmar is a TER. Looks like there is another TER 30 minutes later. If you were to miss it, just take the next one. I would assume that the original connection would be prevalidated since you are transferring from a TGV, so you may have to get the next connection "approved" by a train official. Should not be a problem.
Posted by
Northamptonshire, England
33457 posts
actually this question isn't answered in the Swiss Forum.. That was for a connection in Basel from the TER platforms to the SBB platforms.
This question is about a connection in Strasbourg.
For hreeser, you need to board 2 minutes before departure onto the TGV to Strasbourg from the airport. That requirement doesn't apply for the TER you are connecting to in Strasbourg - nevertheless don't dawdle, but don't worry - there will be additional trains to Colmar.
Best to study the train using videos and hints by the author of this website, Rick Steves and have a look at what the Man in Seat 61 says about French trains. There are also youtubes of both Strasbourg and Basel stations...
Posted by
Los Angeles
4749 posts
I was at Strasbourg station 4 months ago, it's small. You should have no trouble making connections. It's pretty lean on waiting rooms and amenities, FWIW, but there's a very impressive glass facade attached to the outside.