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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Paris Gare de l'Est
Cheapest price
€80
Average price
€147
Fastest journey
4 h
Average duration
4 h 5 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
467 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Paris Gare de l'Est 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 Gare de l'Est will cost around €147 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €80.
Of the 5 trains that leave Frankfurt am Main Airport for Paris Gare de l'Est on Fri, Aug 28, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Aug 28 the direct trains cover the 467 km distance in an average of 4 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h .
On Fri, Aug 28 the slowest trains will take 4 h 26 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
6:51 AM4h00Frankfurt am Main Airport10:51 AMParis Gare de l'Est€801One-way0 transfers- 9:51 AM4h00Frankfurt am Main Airport1:51 PMParis Gare de l'Est€1041One-way0 transfers
- 7:51 AM4h00Frankfurt am Main Airport11:51 AMParis Gare de l'Est€1201One-way0 transfers
- 8:51 AM4h00Frankfurt am Main Airport12:51 PMParis Gare de l'Est€1681One-way0 transfers
- 3:48 PM4h26Frankfurt am Main Airport8:14 PMParis Gare de l'Est€2641One-way0 transfers
- 9:51 AM4h00Frankfurt am Main Airport1:51 PMParis Gare de l'Est€1041One-way0 transfers
- 7:51 AM4h00Frankfurt am Main Airport11:51 AMParis Gare de l'Est€1201One-way0 transfers
- 8:51 AM4h00Frankfurt am Main Airport12:51 PMParis Gare de l'Est€1681One-way0 transfers
- 6:51 AM4h00Frankfurt am Main Airport10:51 AMParis Gare de l'Est€801One-way0 transfers
- 3:48 PM4h26Frankfurt am Main Airport8:14 PMParis Gare de l'Est€2641One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Frankfurt am Main Airport to Paris Gare de l'Est
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Paris Gare de l'Est among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €27, and a flight costs an average of €85.
Distance: 290 miles (467 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€103 Average price | €32 Average price Cheapest | €104 Average price | €128 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 18m Average total duration 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 2m Average total duration 7h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Paris Gare de l'Est:
A bus is €72 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Paris Gare de l'Est costing on average €103.
A bus is €72 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Paris Gare de l'Est costing on average €104.
Other travel options to Paris Gare de l'Est take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 48m.
Bus takes on average 7h 32m.
The journey is about 1h 53m faster (3h 48m by train vs 5h 41m by car) and roughly €25 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€103 vs €128). 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.
Direct services run with TGV, SNCF | TGV INOUI.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Frankfurt am Main Airport to Paris Gare de l'Est train times
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main Airport to Paris Gare de l'Est trains for today, Thursday, August 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 18+ 9426 | On time 6:34 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h42 | 12:16 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 220+9426 | On time 6:39 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h37 | 12:16 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
| IC 2541+9474 | On time 6:43 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 13h34 | 8:17 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 822+9474 | On time 8:08 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 12h09 | 8:17 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 2522+9474 | On time 8:08 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 12h09 | 8:17 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1612+9474 | On time 8:12 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 12h05 | 8:17 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 316+9474 | On time 8:33 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 11h44 | 8:17 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 128+9474 | On time 8:38 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 11h39 | 8:17 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
| 4491 · IC 2549+9474 | 8:38 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 11h39 | 8:17 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 2 transfers | |
| 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 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 728+9474 | On time 10:08 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 10h09 | 8:17 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 2528+9474 | On time 10:08 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 10h09 | 8:17 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1610+9474 | On time 10:11 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 10h06 | 8:17 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 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 16+9474 | On time 10:34 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 9h43 | 8:17 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 126+9486 | On time 10:37 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 11h42 | 10:19 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 126+9474 | On time 10:37 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 9h40 | 8:17 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 515 · ICE 9590 | On time 10:51 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h00 | 2:51 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1516+9486 | On time 2:11 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 8h08 | 10:19 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1516+9474 | On time 2:11 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 6h06 | 8:17 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 14+9486 | On time 2:34 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 7h45 | 10:19 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 14+9474 | On time 2:34 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h43 | 8:17 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 122+9474 | On time 2:39 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h38 | 8:17 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 122+9486 | On time 2:39 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 7h40 | 10:19 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 628+9486 | On time 3:07 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 7h12 | 10:19 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 628+9474 | On time 3:07 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h10 | 8:17 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 2538+9474 | On time 3:07 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h10 | 8:17 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 12+9486 | On time 4:34 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h45 | 10:19 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1558 · ICE 516+9486 | On time 4:43 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h36 | 10:19 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 624+9486 | On time 5:08 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h11 | 10:19 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Paris Gare de l'Est
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Trains from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Paris Gare de l'Est run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €63 but you can travel from only €27 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:51, the last at 09:10. The fastest train covers the 290 miles (467 km) distance in 3h 45m.
Distance 290 miles (467 km) |
Average train duration 3h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price €63 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 45m |
First train 6:51 AM |
Last train 9:10 AM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Train companies: TGV, Deutsche Bahn, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Paris Gare de l'Est trainsTGV, Deutsche Bahn, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Frankfurt am Main Airport and Paris Gare de l'Est from €27. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
TGV
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
SNCF | TGV INOUI
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
FAQs: Trains from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Paris Gare de l'Est
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Paris Gare de l'Est by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Paris Gare de l'Est, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Popular train stations from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Paris Gare de l'Est
Most Frankfurt am Main Airport to Paris Gare de l'Est trains use the Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Paris Gare de l'Est station pair. Use this guide to compare Frankfurt am Main Airport and Paris Gare de l'Est train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Paris Gare de l'Est from Paris city centre
Paris Gare de l'Est is 2 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris Gare de l'Est train station facilities and services
Paris Gare de l'Est has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Le Perchoir de la Gare de l'Est, La Consigne, Starbucks, Factory & Co, La Place, McDonald's, Mon Chou, Go Johnny Go, Maison Pradier, PAUL, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 06:45 - 20:30, Sat: 09:00 - 20:00, Sun: 09:00 - 20:30. Information desks are located between Tracks 15 and 18.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level -1 towards the metro access next to PAUL. Open every day from 07:30 to 22:30.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Paris Gare de l'Est: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Paris Gare de l'Est: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris Gare de l'Est: The station is wheelchair accessible and has accessible toilets and orientation system for visually impaired travelers. There is disabled traveler assistance by Track 4. .
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Whistler, Hôtel LOCOMO, Hôtel Parisianer.
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