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Louvre Museum
The world’s most visited museum, famous for the Mona Lisa, vast antiquities, and French masterworks. Essential for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$206
Average price
$308
Fastest journey
5 h 1 m
Average duration
5 h 17 m
Trains per day
23
Distance
411 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Düsseldorf to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Düsseldorf to Paris will cost around $308 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $206.
It's difficult to get from Düsseldorf to Paris without transferring at least once.
ICE 517+
TGV 9552
ICE 523 · ICE 511 · ICE 9568
ICE 103 · IC 1940+
9552
ICE 103+
9552
ICE 646 · ICE 1225 · ICE 225+
9552
ICE 915 · ICE 71+
TGV 9574
ICE 919 · ICE 73 · ICE 9572
ICE 517+
TGV 9552
ICE 515 · ICE 9590
ICE 513 · ICE 9556Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 1m. 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 $30, and a flight costs an average of $161.
Distance: 255 miles (411 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$213 Average price | $50 Average price Cheapest | $359 Average price | $119 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 40m Average total duration 5h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 12m Average total duration 5h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 1m Average total duration Fastest 3h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.5kg 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 Düsseldorf to Paris:
A bus is $163 (€132) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Paris costing on average $213 (€172).
A bus is $309 (€250) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Paris costing on average $359 (€290).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 10m.
Bus takes on average 5h 42m.
You'll arrive about 50m sooner (5h 10m by train vs 6h 0m by car). Tickets start at around $213 (€172) compared to roughly $119 (€96) 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 to Paris trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, May 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
26848 · ICE 521 · ICE 9568 | On time 3:40 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 6h56 | 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 | |
ICE 513 · ICE 9556 | On time 7:26 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 5h25 | 12:51 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 513 · ICE 25 · ICE 915 · ICE 71 | On time 7:26 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 6h41 | 2:07 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 4 transfers | |
ICE 103+ 9552 | On time 8:27 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 8h23 | 4:50 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 103+ TGV 9574 | On time 8:27 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 5h40 | 2:07 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 103 · IC 1940+ 9552 | On time 8:27 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 8h23 | 4:50 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
ICE 103+ 9560 | On time 8:27 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 12h15 | 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 | |
ICE 915 · ICE 71+ TGV 9574 | On time 9:06 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 5h01 | 2:07 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
ICE 915+ 9560 | On time 9:06 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 11h36 | 8:42 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 646 · ICE 1225 · ICE 225+ 9552 | 9:10 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 7h40 | 4:50 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 3 transfers | |
ICE 515 · ICE 9590 | On time 9:26 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 5h25 | 2:51 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 515+ 9560 | On time 9:26 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 11h16 | 8:42 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 515+ 9552 | On time 9:26 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 7h24 | 4:50 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 517+ TGV 9552 | On time 11:26 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 5h24 | 4:50 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 107 · ICE 9572 | On time 12:27 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 5h49 | 6:16 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 107+ 9560 | On time 12:27 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 8h15 | 8:42 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 919 · ICE 73 · ICE 9572 | On time 1:06 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 5h10 | 6:16 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
ICE 919+ 9560 | On time 1:06 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 7h36 | 8:42 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 519+ 9560 | 1:26 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 7h16 | 8:42 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 109+ 9560 | 2:27 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 6h15 | 8:42 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 109 · IC 1946+ 9560 | 2:27 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 6h15 | 8:42 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Düsseldorf to Paris run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $115 (€93) but you can travel from only $30 (€24) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:27. The fastest train covers the 255 miles (411 km) distance in 3h 59m.
Distance 255 miles (411 km) |
Average train duration 5h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $115 (€93) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 59m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:27 PM |
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The world’s most visited museum, famous for the Mona Lisa, vast antiquities, and French masterworks. Essential for first-time visitors.
A landmark museum in a former railway station, celebrated for its Impressionist and Post-Impressionist collections including Monet, Degas, and Van Gogh.
Paris’s iconic modern and contemporary art museum, known for its bold inside-out architecture and major international exhibitions.
A historic hilltop district known for village-like streets, artists’ heritage, stairways, and some of the city’s most photographed viewpoints.
One of Paris’s most characterful neighborhoods, blending elegant architecture, boutiques, small museums, and lively streets ideal for walking.
The city’s famous grand avenue, stretching from Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe, best known for monumental urban scenery.
A buttery, flaky viennoiserie that is a staple of Parisian breakfasts and bakery culture.
Classic French onion soup from Paris, made with caramelized onions, broth, toasted bread, and melted cheese.
A beloved Paris bistro classic of seared steak served with fries, prized for its simple, satisfying format.
Well-known Basque-influenced bistro celebrated for hearty French cuisine and an energetic dining room.
Popular crêperie specializing in high-quality Breton galettes and cider in a stylish casual atmosphere.
Famous Paris institution known for steak-frites with its signature sauce and bustling, no-choice formula.
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Service is usually included in restaurant bills. Leaving 5-10% for very good service is appreciated, not required. Round up for taxis; small change is fine at cafés and bars.
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