- 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
$121
Average price
$187
Fastest journey
4 h 46 m
Average duration
5 h 31 m
Trains per day
19
Distance
415 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dusseldorf Airport to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dusseldorf Airport to Paris will cost around $187 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $121.
It's difficult to get from Dusseldorf Airport to Paris without transferring at least 2 times.
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21331 · ICE 103 · ICE 9584Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Dusseldorf Airport to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, and a flight costs an average of $122.
Distance: 257 miles (415 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$196 Average price | $63 Average price Cheapest | $279 Average price | $122 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 29m Average total duration 4h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 37m Average total duration 7h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Dusseldorf Airport to Paris:
A bus is $134 (€107) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dusseldorf Airport to Paris costing on average $196 (€157).
A bus is $216 (€173) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dusseldorf Airport to Paris costing on average $279 (€223).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 59m.
Bus takes on average 7h 7m.
You'll arrive about 1h 9m sooner (4h 59m by train vs 6h 8m by car). Tickets start at around $196 (€157) compared to roughly $122 (€98) 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.
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 Dusseldorf Airport to Paris trains for tomorrow, Friday, May 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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21331 · ICE 103 · ICE 9584 | On time 8:02 AM Düsseldorf Airport station | 6h05 | 2:07 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
S11 · ICE 103 · ICE 9584 | On time 8:04 AM Düsseldorf Airport Terminal station | 6h03 | 2:07 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
ICE 103+ 9552 | On time 8:27 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 8h23 | 4:50 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 103+ 9560 | On time 8:27 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 12h15 | 8:42 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 103 · IC 1940+ 9560 | On time 8:27 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 12h15 | 8:42 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
ICE 119+ 9552 | 8:33 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 8h17 | 4:50 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 119+ 9560 | 8:33 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 12h09 | 8:42 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
S11 · ICE 915 · ICE 71 · ICE 9584 | On time 8:44 AM Düsseldorf Airport Terminal station | 5h23 | 2:07 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 3 transfers | |
28509 · ICE 915 · ICE 71 · ICE 9584 | On time 8:50 AM Düsseldorf Airport station | 5h17 | 2:07 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 3 transfers | |
ICE 915+ 9560 | On time 9:06 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 11h36 | 8:42 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 915+ 9552 | On time 9:06 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 7h44 | 4:50 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
S11+ 2007+ 9438 | 9:24 AM Düsseldorf Airport Terminal station | 4h46 | 2:10 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 2 transfers | |
ICE 515+ 9552 | 9:25 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 7h25 | 4:50 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 515+ 9560 | 9:25 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 11h17 | 8:42 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 107+ 9560 | 12:27 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 8h15 | 8:42 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Dusseldorf Airport to Paris run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $69 (€55) but you can travel from only $40 (€32) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:09, the last at 21:54. The fastest train covers the 257 miles (415 km) distance in 4h 3m.
Distance 257 miles (415 km) |
Average train duration 4h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $69 (€55) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 3m |
First train 5:09 AM |
Last train 9:54 PM |
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Historic hilltop district known for village-like streets, artists, viewpoints, and the Sacré-Cœur. A classic area for wandering and photography.
One of Paris’s most popular neighborhoods, mixing historic streets, boutiques, mansions, and museums. Excellent for walking and people-watching.
World-famous avenue linking Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe. Best known for monumental scale, flagship stores, and national celebrations.
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Well-known crêperie specializing in Breton galettes and artisanal cider in a stylish but relaxed setting.
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