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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
$180
Average price
$210
Fastest journey
6 h 47 m
Average duration
7 h 2 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
633 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Erlangen to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Erlangen to Paris will cost around $210 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $180.
It's difficult to get from Erlangen to Paris without transferring at least once.
4907 · ICE 724 · ICE 9514
ICE 503 · ICE 598 · 19676 · ICE 9514
4981 · 88612 · ICE 568 · ICE 9590
4911 · ICE 720 · ICE 73+
TGV 9592
IC 2162+
TGV 9592
4911 · ICE 720 · ICE 73+
TGV 9592
4981 · 88612 · ICE 568 · ICE 9590
IC 2162+
TGV 9592
ICE 503 · ICE 598 · 19676 · ICE 9514
4907 · ICE 724 · ICE 9514Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Erlangen to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $47. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 41m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $47, and a flight costs an average of $91.
Distance: 393 miles (633 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$177 Average price | $74 Average price Cheapest | $198 Average price | $198 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 41m Average total duration 6h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 48m Average total duration 12h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 1.9 - 3.8kg 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 Erlangen to Paris:
A bus is $103 (€83) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erlangen to Paris costing on average $177 (€143).
A bus is $124 (€100) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Erlangen to Paris costing on average $198 (€160).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 11m.
Bus takes on average 12h 18m.
The journey is about 1h 43m faster (6h 11m by train vs 7h 54m by car) and roughly $20 (€16) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($177 (€143) vs $198 (€159)). 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 Erlangen to Paris trains for tomorrow, Sunday, May 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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4981 · 88612 · ICE 568 · ICE 9590 | On time 8:03 AM Erlangen station | 6h48 | 2:51 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 3 transfers | |
4907 · ICE 724 · ICE 9514 | On time 9:29 AM Erlangen station | 7h23 | 4:52 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
ICE 503 · ICE 598 · 19676 · ICE 9514 | On time 9:38 AM Erlangen station | 7h14 | 4:52 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 3 transfers | |
IC 2162+ TGV 9592 | On time 11:20 AM Erlangen station | 6h56 | 6:16 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
4911 · ICE 720 · ICE 73+ TGV 9592 | On time 11:29 AM Erlangen station | 6h47 | 6:16 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 3 transfers |
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Trains from Erlangen to Paris run on average 4 times per day, taking around 6h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $85 (€69) but you can travel from only $47 (€38) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:43, the last at 23:03. The fastest train covers the 393 miles (633 km) distance in 6h 47m.
Distance 393 miles (633 km) |
Average train duration 6h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $85 (€69) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 6h 47m |
First train 4:43 AM |
Last train 11:03 PM |
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