- Must visit
Musée du Louvre
World-famous museum with masterworks including the Mona Lisa and major antiquities collections. Timed entry is strongly advised due to very high demand.
Cheapest price
$195
Average price
$233
Fastest journey
4 h 49 m
Average duration
5 h 18 m
Trains per day
11
Distance
410 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Düsseldorf Hbf to Paris Gare du Nord is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Düsseldorf Hbf to Paris Gare du Nord will cost around $233 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $195.
It's difficult to get from Düsseldorf Hbf to Paris Gare du Nord without transferring at least once.
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ICE 523 · ICE 511 · ICE 9568
ICE 921 · ICE 511 · ICE 9568
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ICE 515 · ICE 9590
ICE 523 · ICE 511 · ICE 9568
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9420Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf Hbf to Paris Gare du Nord among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a flight costs an average of $123.
Distance: 254 miles (410 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$191 Average price | $41 Average price Cheapest | $297 Average price | $125 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 4m Average total duration 4h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 23m Average total duration 7h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf Hbf to Paris Gare du Nord:
A bus is $149 (€121) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Paris Gare du Nord costing on average $191 (€154).
A bus is $256 (€208) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf Hbf to Paris Gare du Nord costing on average $297 (€241).
Other travel options to Paris Gare du Nord take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 34m.
Bus takes on average 7h 53m.
You'll arrive about 36m sooner (4h 34m by train vs 5h 10m by car). Tickets start at around $191 (€154) compared to roughly $125 (€101) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Eurostar.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Düsseldorf Hbf to Paris Gare du Nord trains for tomorrow, Friday, May 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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26844 · ICE 827 · ICE 9558 | On time 1:52 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 7h58 | 9:50 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
ICE 921 · ICE 511 · ICE 9568 | On time 2:43 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 7h53 | 10:36 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
ICE 523 · ICE 511 · ICE 9568 | On time 4:58 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 5h38 | 10:36 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
26402+ 18910+ 530+ 9420 | 5:21 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 5h48 | 11:09 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 3 transfers | |
26402+ 18910+ 530+ 9320 | 5:21 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 5h48 | 11:09 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 3 transfers | |
26410+ 9438 | 9:21 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h49 | 2:10 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
ICE 515 · ICE 9590 | On time 9:26 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 5h26 | 2:52 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
26414+ 18934+ 536+ 9356 | 11:21 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 5h49 | 5:10 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 3 transfers | |
26414+ 18934+ 536+ 9456 | 11:21 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 5h49 | 5:10 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 3 transfers | |
26418+ 18942+ 538+ 9368 | 1:21 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 5h52 | 7:13 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 3 transfers | |
26422+ 9474 | 3:21 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h51 | 8:12 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Düsseldorf Hbf to Paris Gare du Nord run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $76 (€62) but you can travel from only $25 (€20) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:09, the last at 16:08. The fastest train covers the 254 miles (410 km) distance in 3h 58m.
Distance 254 miles (410 km) |
Average train duration 4h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $76 (€62) |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 58m |
First train 4:09 AM |
Last train 4:08 PM |
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World-famous museum with masterworks including the Mona Lisa and major antiquities collections. Timed entry is strongly advised due to very high demand.
Major art museum in a former railway station, best known for Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterpieces. Popular and best booked ahead.
Leading modern and contemporary art museum with bold inside-out architecture and strong permanent and temporary exhibitions.
Historic hilltop district of winding streets, artists' corners, stairways, and classic Paris views. A must for atmospheric walking.
Lively historic neighborhood known for elegant mansions, boutique-lined streets, small museums, and popular café culture.
Paris's most famous avenue, stretching from Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe, ideal for a classic city walk.
A buttery, flaky Viennoiserie that is a Paris breakfast staple, best enjoyed fresh from a boulangerie.
A classic Parisian café sandwich made with ham, bread, and melted cheese, often topped with béchamel.
Traditional French onion soup made with slow-cooked onions, rich broth, bread, and melted cheese.
Popular modern brasserie offering well-executed French comfort food, natural wines, and a stylish casual atmosphere.
Well-regarded classic bistro with a strong reputation for French regional cooking and a warm traditional setting.
Historic brasserie opposite Gare du Nord, known for classic French dishes, seafood, and elegant Belle Époque decor.
Prices are high by French standards, especially near the station. Bakeries and casual cafes help keep costs down.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving EUR 1-2 for good cafe service is enough; 5-10% for excellent restaurant service is appreciated, not required.
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