Comparison · Frankfurt vs Strasbourg · Germany / France
Frankfurt vs Strasbourg
Two great trips, different strengths. Here is how they compare on the things that decide it.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Choose Frankfurt for Skyline and Römerberg; choose Strasbourg for Strasbourg Cathedral, Petite France and free sights. Strasbourg is generally less expensive, and the two are about 184 km apart.
Key facts
- Distance apart
- 184 km
- Less expensive
- Strasbourg
- Best time for Frankfurt
- May–September and December
- Best time for Strasbourg
- May–June, September–October and December
Side by side
| Frankfurt | Strasbourg | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | France |
| Known for | Skyline, Römerberg and Städel Museum | Strasbourg Cathedral, Petite France and Christmas market |
| Best time to visit | May–September and December | May–June, September–October and December |
| Ideal stay | 2 days | 3 days |
| Mid-range budget per day | $170–$300 | $150–$260 |
| Cost level | Expensive | Moderately priced |
| Warmest month | July, 26°C (79°F) | July, 26°C (79°F) |
| Coldest month | January, 4°C (39°F) | January, 4°C (39°F) |
| Free sights in our guide | 7 | 10 |
| Day trips in our guide | 7 | 6 |
| Beaches | — | — |
| Airports | FRA, HHN | SXB, FKB, BSL |
Which one is right for you?
Choose Frankfurt for…
Skyline and Römerberg. Frankfurt am Main is Germany's financial centre, with the only true skyscraper skyline in the country rising behind a reconstructed medieval core around the Römerberg and the cathedral where Holy Roman Emperors were crowned. Across the river, the Museumsufer…
Choose Strasbourg for…
Strasbourg Cathedral, Petite France and free sights. Strasbourg, capital of Alsace on the Rhine border with Germany, mixes French and German culture in its food, architecture and dialect. The Grande Île, an island ringed by the River Ill, holds the pink-sandstone cathedral with its 142-metre spire and…
Top sights compared
| # | Frankfurt | Strasbourg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Römerberg and the Römer | Strasbourg Cathedral |
| 2 | New Old Town (DomRömer quarter) | Astronomical Clock |
| 3 | Frankfurt Cathedral | Cathedral platform |
| 4 | Städel Museum | Petite France |
| 5 | Main Tower observation deck | Ponts Couverts and Barrage Vauban |
Food compared
| Frankfurt | Strasbourg |
|---|---|
| Frankfurt green sauce | Choucroute garnie |
| Cheese with music | Tarte flambée |
| Apple wine | Baeckeoffe |
| Frankfurt sausages | Bretzel |
Which is cheaper?
Strasbourg is usually the less expensive of the two: a mid-range day costs about $150–$260 per person there, against $170–$300 in Frankfurt (AMZBooking estimates, excluding flights). Strasbourg on a budget.
Can you visit both?
Yes. Frankfurt and Strasbourg are about 184 km apart, so they combine well in one trip: allow 2 days in Frankfurt and 3 in Strasbourg.
Questions travellers ask
+Is Frankfurt or Strasbourg cheaper?
Strasbourg is usually less expensive: about $150–$260 a day mid-range against $170–$300 (estimates).
+Is Frankfurt or Strasbourg better for a first trip?
Pick Frankfurt for Skyline and Römerberg, or Strasbourg for Strasbourg Cathedral, Petite France and free sights.
+How far is Frankfurt from Strasbourg?
About 184 km in a straight line.