Have you ever ridden Marta? Wait.. have you ever ridden Marta and wished it took you more places? Do you wish that the bus lines actually made sense, that the bus drivers could actually answer your questions, and most of all that you could get to more locations without having to drive all the way to a station? Well keep dreaming because Marta will probably never fix all of that, just as they haven’t fixed the escalators for almost a year.

However, the transportation in Strasbourg and its surroundings is flawless. Everything you wish Marta would be! There are bus stops on every block. The bus times are clearly posted, and the maps make complete sense, and the bus drivers get to the stops on time. How do I know this? Because sometimes we have count downs and they get there at the exact time they post. Not to mention the bus drivers are super friendly. They always greet you with Bonjour or Bonsoir! And wait, it gets better! They have TRAMS here. Basically these are Marta trains but are futuristic and classy and run along the roads instead of underground or on bridges. The Tram is also really easy to use.

The best part about transportation around Strasbourg is that we don’t have to worry about buying tickets because CEPA buys us the pass that allows us to use the bus and trams for our entire stay. But if you don’t want to get around public transportation then no worries! You can ride a bike! There are bike lanes in most streets. Everyone is bike friendly. I’ve ridden on the road and was scared but most definitely felt safe, compared to riding in Atlanta. Haha!

Oh and my favorite thing about the trasnportation is waiting for the bus or tram with all the friends... oh the converstaions and good times! GREAT memories!


Enjoy!
Val