- Must visit
Musée du Louvre
The city’s most famous museum, home to the Mona Lisa and major collections from antiquity to the 19th century. Timed-entry booking is strongly recommended.
Cheapest price
$148
Average price
$178
Fastest journey
4 h 12 m
Average duration
4 h 22 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
470 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Darmstadt to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Darmstadt to Paris will cost around $178 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $148.
It's difficult to get from Darmstadt to Paris without transferring at least once.
S6 · ICE 9568
15322+
TGV 9560
15310 · ICE 9590
ICE 791+
TGV 9576
4659 · ICE 71+
TGV 9574
15322+
TGV 9560
4659 · ICE 71+
TGV 9574
15310 · ICE 9590
S6 · ICE 9568
ICE 791+
TGV 9576Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Darmstadt to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $36, and a flight costs an average of $109.
Distance: 292 miles (470 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$143 Average price | $56 Average price Cheapest | $189 Average price | $154 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 36m Average total duration 4h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 0m Average total duration 7h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Darmstadt to Paris:
A bus is $87 (€71) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Darmstadt to Paris costing on average $143 (€116).
A bus is $134 (€108) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Darmstadt to Paris costing on average $189 (€153).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 6m.
Bus takes on average 7h 30m.
The journey is about 1h 50m faster (4h 6m by train vs 5h 56m by car) and roughly $11 (€9) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($143 (€116) vs $154 (€125)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Darmstadt to Paris trains for tomorrow, Monday, May 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S6 · ICE 9568 | Delayed 6:05 AM Darmstadt Hbf | 4h31 | 8:45 AM 8:45 AMParis Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 791+ TGV 9576 | On time 8:02 AM Darmstadt Hbf | 4h33 | 12:35 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
S6 · ICE 9556 | On time 8:05 AM Darmstadt Hbf | 4h47 | 12:52 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
4659 · ICE 71+ TGV 9574 | On time 9:53 AM Darmstadt Hbf | 4h14 | 2:07 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
15310 · ICE 9590 | Delayed 10:30 AM Darmstadt Hbf | 4h21 | 12:56 PM 12:56 PMParis Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
4662 · ICE 9554 | On time 12:07 PM Darmstadt Hbf | 4h45 | 4:52 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
15322+ TGV 9560 | On time 4:30 PM Darmstadt Hbf | 4h12 | 8:42 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Darmstadt to Paris run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $81 (€65) but you can travel from only $36 (€29) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:30, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 292 miles (470 km) distance in 3h 43m.
Distance 292 miles (470 km) |
Average train duration 4h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $81 (€65) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 43m |
First train 12:30 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
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