- Must visit
Musée du Louvre
World-famous museum with masterpieces from antiquity to the 19th century, including the Mona Lisa and vast decorative arts collections.
Cheapest price
$131
Average price
$169
Fastest journey
4 h 20 m
Average duration
4 h 21 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
467 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt am Main Flughafen 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 Flughafen to Paris Gare de l'Est will cost around $169 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $131.
It's difficult to get from Frankfurt am Main Flughafen to Paris Gare de l'Est without transferring at least once.
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S8 · ICE 9550Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main Flughafen 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 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, and a flight costs an average of $98.
Distance: 290 miles (467 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$97 Average price | $205 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $153 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 17m Average total duration 3h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 30m Average total duration 7h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main Flughafen to Paris Gare de l'Est:
A bus is $59 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main Flughafen to Paris Gare de l'Est costing on average $97 (€79).
A bus is $167 (€137) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main Flughafen to Paris Gare de l'Est costing on average $205 (€168).
Other travel options to Paris Gare de l'Est take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 47m.
Bus takes on average 7h 0m.
The journey is about 1h 38m faster (3h 47m by train vs 5h 25m by car) and roughly $57 (€46) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($97 (€79) vs $153 (€126)). 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 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen to Paris Gare de l'Est trains for tomorrow, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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S8 · ICE 9558 | On time 5:30 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 4h20 | 9:50 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
S9 · ICE 9558 | On time 5:30 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 4h20 | 9:50 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
S8 · ICE 9550 | On time 6:30 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 4h22 | 10:52 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Frankfurt am Main Flughafen to Paris Gare de l'Est run on average 2 times per day, taking around 3h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $63 (€51) but you can travel from only $27 (€22) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 03:15, the last at 07:51. The fastest train covers the 290 miles (467 km) distance in 4h 1m.
Distance 290 miles (467 km) |
Average train duration 3h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $63 (€51) |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 4h 1m |
First train 3:15 AM |
Last train 7:51 AM |
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World-famous museum with masterpieces from antiquity to the 19th century, including the Mona Lisa and vast decorative arts collections.
Major art museum in a Beaux-Arts railway station, best known for outstanding Impressionist and Post-Impressionist collections.
Leading modern and contemporary art museum with an iconic inside-out building and strong permanent and temporary exhibitions.
Historic hilltop district known for village-like streets, artists, stairways, viewpoints, and strong visual appeal.
Lively historic neighborhood with elegant mansions, boutiques, small museums, and one of Paris's best walking atmospheres.
Classic Paris garden with fountains, tree-lined paths, statues, and chairs ideal for a relaxed stroll or break.
A classic Paris bistro dish of grilled steak served with crispy fries, prized for its simplicity and found on menus across the capital.
Traditional onion soup gratine with beef stock, bread, and melted cheese, strongly associated with historic Parisian brasseries.
A toasted ham and cheese sandwich, often topped with bchamel, popular in Parisian cafs as a simple comfort food.
A respected traditional French bistro a short walk away, known for carefully prepared regional cuisine and a warm classic dining room.
A landmark brasserie opposite Gare du Nord known for seafood platters, Alsatian dishes, and traditional Parisian atmosphere.
Historic-style bouillon near the station serving classic French dishes in a lively, affordable brasserie setting.
Paris is pricey for dining and hotels. Budget eats exist, but sit-down meals and coffee near major stations cost more.
Service is usually included in restaurant bills. Round up small change or leave 5-10% for great service. Taxis can be rounded up; tips are optional in cafes and bars.
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