- Must visit
Musée du Louvre
The World’s most visited museum, home to the Mona Lisa, vast antiquities collections, and major French masterpieces. Essential for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$81
Average price
$140
Fastest journey
3 h 45 m
Average duration
3 h 52 m
Trains per day
68
Distance
469 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport to Paris will cost around $140 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $81.
It's difficult to get from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Paris without transferring at least once.
S8 · ICE 9550
ICE 611+
TGV 9560
ICE 201+
TGV 9570
ICE 919 · ICE 73 · ICE 9572
ICE 107 · ICE 9572
ICE 915 · ICE 71+
TGV 9574
ICE 1013 · ICE 75+
TGV 9570
ICE 611+
TGV 9560
ICE 919 · ICE 73 · ICE 9572
ICE 517+
TGV 9552Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, and a flight costs an average of $102.
Distance: 291 miles (469 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$182 Average price | $49 Average price Cheapest | $303 Average price | $157 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 3m Average total duration 3h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 50m Average total duration 7h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Paris:
A bus is $132 (€107) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Paris costing on average $182 (€147).
A bus is $254 (€206) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Paris costing on average $303 (€246).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 33m.
Bus takes on average 7h 20m.
You'll arrive about 2h 20m sooner (3h 33m by train vs 5h 53m by car). Tickets start at around $182 (€147) compared to roughly $157 (€128) 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 TGV, SNCF | TGV INOUI.
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 Frankfurt am Main Airport to Paris trains for today, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 275+ 9576 | 6:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h45 | 12:35 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 275+ 9572 | 6:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 11h26 | 6:16 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 275+ 9590 | 6:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 8h02 | 2:52 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 9568+ 9576 | 6:53 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h42 | 12:35 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 9568+ 9590 | 6:53 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 7h59 | 2:52 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 9568+ 9572 | 6:53 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 11h23 | 6:16 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1697 · 15967+ 9590 | 7:03 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 7h49 | 2:52 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1697 · 15967+ 9572 | 7:03 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 11h13 | 6:16 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1697 · 15967+ 9576 | 7:03 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h32 | 12:35 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
ICE 591 · ICE 101+ 9572 | 7:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 10h26 | 6:16 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
ICE 591 · ICE 101+ 9590 | 7:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 7h02 | 2:52 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
ICE 591 · ICE 101+ 9576 | 7:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h45 | 12:35 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
ICE 591 · ICE 101+ 9574 | 7:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 6h17 | 2:07 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
ECE 151+ 9576 | 8:02 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h33 | 12:35 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ECE 151+ 9572 | 8:02 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 10h14 | 6:16 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ECE 151+ 9574 | 8:02 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 6h05 | 2:07 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 913 · ICE 711+ TGV 9576 | On time 8:22 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h13 | 12:35 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
ICE 277+ 9572 | 8:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 9h26 | 6:16 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 277+ 9560 | 8:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 11h52 | 8:42 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 277+ 9574 | 8:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h17 | 2:07 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 513 · ICE 9556 | On time 8:51 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h00 | 12:51 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 2583 · ICE 103+ 9572 | 9:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 8h26 | 6:16 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
ICE 2583 · ICE 103+ 9560 | 9:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 10h52 | 8:42 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
ICE 2583 · ICE 103+ 9574 | 9:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h17 | 2:07 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
ICE 103+ TGV 9574 | On time 9:51 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h16 | 2:07 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 71+ 9560 | On time 10:20 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 10h22 | 8:42 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 71+ 9570 | On time 10:20 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 11h53 | 10:13 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 71+ 9572 | On time 10:20 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 7h56 | 6:16 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 915 · ICE 71+ TGV 9574 | On time 10:22 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h45 | 2:07 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
ICE 279+ 9560 | 10:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 9h52 | 8:42 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 279+ 9570 | 10:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 11h23 | 10:13 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 279+ 9572 | 10:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 7h26 | 6:16 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 515 · ICE 9590 | On time 10:51 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h01 | 2:52 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 9590+ 9572 | On time 11:01 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 7h15 | 6:16 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 9590+ 9560 | On time 11:01 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 9h41 | 8:42 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 9590+ 9570 | On time 11:01 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 11h12 | 10:13 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 595 · ICE 105+ 9560 | 11:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 8h52 | 8:42 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
ICE 595 · ICE 105+ 9572 | 11:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 6h26 | 6:16 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
ICE 595 · ICE 105+ 9570 | 11:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 10h23 | 10:13 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
ICE 371+ 9572 | 12:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h26 | 6:16 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 371+ 9560 | 12:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 7h52 | 8:42 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 371+ 9570 | 12:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 9h23 | 10:13 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 517+ TGV 9552 | On time 12:51 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h59 | 4:50 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 597 · ICE 107+ 9572 | 1:49 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h27 | 6:16 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
ICE 597 · ICE 107+ 9570 | 1:49 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 8h24 | 10:13 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
ICE 597 · ICE 107+ 9560 | 1:49 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 6h53 | 8:42 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
ICE 597 · ICE 107+ 9570 | 1:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 8h23 | 10:13 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
ICE 597 · ICE 107+ 9560 | 1:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 6h52 | 8:42 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
ICE 597 · ICE 107+ 9572 | 1:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h26 | 6:16 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
ICE 107 · ICE 9572 | On time 1:51 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h25 | 6:16 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
TGV 9580+ 9560 | 2:02 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 6h40 | 8:42 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
TGV 9580+ 9570 | 2:02 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 8h11 | 10:13 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
TGV 9580 · 9572 | 2:02 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h14 | 6:16 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 73+ 9570 | On time 2:20 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 7h53 | 10:13 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 73+ 9560 | On time 2:20 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 6h22 | 8:42 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 919 · ICE 73 · ICE 9572 | On time 2:22 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h54 | 6:16 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
ICE 373+ 9560 | 2:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h52 | 8:42 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 373+ 9570 | 2:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 7h23 | 10:13 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 599 · ICE 109+ 9560 | 3:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h52 | 8:42 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
ICE 599 · ICE 109+ 9570 | 3:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 6h23 | 10:13 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
ICE 7+ 9570 | 4:20 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h53 | 10:13 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 7+ 9560 | 4:20 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h22 | 8:42 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 375+ 9570 | 4:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h23 | 10:13 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 611+ TGV 9560 | On time 4:51 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h51 | 8:42 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
TGV 9560+ 9570 | On time 4:55 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h18 | 10:13 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Paris run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $94 (€76) but you can travel from only $31 (€25) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:51, the last at 17:53. The fastest train covers the 291 miles (469 km) distance in 3h 44m.
Distance 291 miles (469 km) |
Average train duration 3h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $94 (€76) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 44m |
First train 6:51 AM |
Last train 5:53 PM |
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The train connection between Frankfurt am Main Airport and Paris offers a convenient and efficient way to travel between these two cities. Passengers can enjoy high-speed services provided by Deutsche Bahn, TGV, SNCF, and TGV INOUI. With frequent departures throughout the day, travelers can easily explore the rich culture and attractions that both destinations have to offer while enjoying comfortable seating and scenic views along the route.
The train connection from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Paris takes approximately 3 hours and 47 minutes. There is 1 direct connection available per day, making travel convenient for passengers.
The first daily train journey departs from Frankfurt am Main Airport at 05:51, providing an early start for travelers heading to the vibrant city of Paris. The last departure is scheduled for 16:51, allowing visitors ample time throughout the day to explore and enjoy their trip before returning home.
The cheapest ticket price for the train connection between Frankfurt am Main Airport and Paris is €57. The average ticket price tends to be around €134, making it a good option for travelers looking to save on transportation costs while enjoying the scenic journey through Europe.
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