Visitor information

What you might need to plan your journey to Strasbourg!

On this page, you will find all the practical information you need for the event, including:

  • Venue: where the event takes place
  • Local transportation: how to get to the venue
  • Getting there by train: mains connections to Strasbourg
  • Getting there by plane: nearby airport and airport transfer
  • Sustainable mobility: eco-friendly travel options and tips

You can also visit our Discover Strasbourg page for touristic related informations:

Venue

The Symposium will take place here:
????Maison Interuniversitaire des Sciences
de l’Homme – Alsace (MISHA)
 5, Allée du Général Rouvillois, 6700 Strasbourg

The venue is located on the university campus of Strasbourg, within easy reach of the city center and well connected by public transportation.

A modern Strasbourg tram navigating a cobblestone city street lined with historic buildings and pedestrians, illustrating local transit options for the Usability Conference Symposium.

Local Transportation

Nearest tram stop: Observatoire
Lines available: TRAM LINES : C F E

Tickets are available at station machines or via the local transport app.
Day passes are recommended for short stays.

Sustainable Mobility

  • Rental bikes (Vélhop) available at multiple self-service stations
  • Extensive cycling paths throughout the city
  • Walking distance from the city center to the Venue : approx. 25 minutes
A green Vélhop city bike parked next to a tree on a cobblestone sidewalk covered in autumn leaves, showing bike-sharing options in Strasbourg.

Getting there by train

Passengers with luggage walking through the modern, glass-arched interior of the Strasbourg train station, a major European rail hub for Usability Conference Symposium attendees.

Strasbourg is a major European rail hub with frequent high-
speed and regional connections.

From France ????????
  • Paris – approx. 1h50 (direct TGV)
  • Direct or fast connections from other cities such as Lyon, Lille or Marseille
From Germany ????????
  • Karlsruhe – approx. 45 min
  • Freiburg – approx. 1h
  • Frankfurt – approx. 2h
From Switzerland ????????
  • Basel – approx. 1h20
  • Zurich – approx. 2h30
From Belgium ????????
  • Brussels – approx. 3h40 (high-speed train via Paris or direct depending on schedule)
From Luxembourg ????????
  • Luxembourg City – approx. 2h15 (direct regional connection)

From the Station to MISHA

  • Tram Line C → Observatoire stop (15–20 min)
  • Taxi (10–15 min)
  • Bicycle (approx. 15 min)

Getting there by plane

Silhouette of travelers sitting in an airport terminal waiting area, looking out large glass windows at an airplane on the tarmac, providing travel info for the Usability Conference Symposium Strasbourg.

Strasbourg Airport (SXB) is located about 20 minutes from the city center.

You can use the local train to Strasbourg Central Station (9 minutes), then Tram Line C to Observatoire to access the Venue.

The airport connects Strasbourg with several major European cities such as Munich, Madrid, London, Porto, Rome or Varsaw.

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