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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Paris Gare de Lyon
Cheapest price
zł626
Average price
zł788
Fastest journey
5 h 10 m
Average duration
5 h 28 m
Trains per day
26
Distance
475 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Paris Gare de Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Paris Gare de Lyon will cost around zł788 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only zł626.
It's difficult to get from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Paris Gare de Lyon without transferring at least once.
ICE 220+
94266:36 AM5h40Frankfurt (Main) Hbf12:16 PMParis Gare du Nordzł6261One-way1 transfer- ICE 18+94266:34 AM5h42Frankfurt (Main) Hbf12:16 PMParis Gare du Nordzł6461One-way1 transfer
- IC 2541+94746:43 AM13h34Frankfurt (Main) Hbf8:17 PMParis Gare du Nordzł7151One-way1 transfer
- ICE 316+94748:33 AM11h44Frankfurt (Main) Hbf8:17 PMParis Gare du Nordzł7461One-way1 transfer
- ICE 128+94748:36 AM11h41Frankfurt (Main) Hbf8:17 PMParis Gare du Nordzł7461One-way1 transfer
- ICE 628+94743:07 PM5h10Frankfurt (Main) Hbf8:17 PMParis Gare du Nordzł7771One-way1 transfer
- ICE 624+94865:08 PM5h11Frankfurt (Main) Hbf10:19 PMParis Gare du Nordzł7771One-way1 transfer
- ICE 1558 · ICE 516+94864:43 PM5h36Frankfurt (Main) Hbf10:19 PMParis Gare du Nordzł8191One-way2 transfers
- ICE 220+94266:36 AM5h40Frankfurt (Main) Hbf12:16 PMParis Gare du Nordzł6261One-way1 transfer
- ICE 122+94742:36 PM5h41Frankfurt (Main) Hbf8:17 PMParis Gare du Nordzł7771One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Paris Gare de Lyon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Paris Gare de Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from zł117. 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 zł117, and a flight costs an average of zł355.
Distance: 295 miles (475 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
zł293 Average price | zł146 Average price Cheapest | zł549 Average price | zł584 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 38m Average total duration 4h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 21m Average total duration 7h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 0m 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 (Main) Hbf to Paris Gare de Lyon:
A bus is zł147 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Paris Gare de Lyon costing on average zł293.
A bus is zł403 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Paris Gare de Lyon costing on average zł549.
Other travel options to Paris Gare de Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 8m.
Bus takes on average 7h 51m.
The journey is about 1h 52m faster (4h 8m by train vs 6h 0m by car) and roughly zł290 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (zł293 vs zł584). 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 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 (Main) Hbf to Paris Gare de Lyon train times
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Paris Gare de Lyon trains for today, Wednesday, August 26. 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+9450 | On time 6:43 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 9h26 | 4:09 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 824+9450 | On time 7:08 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 9h01 | 4:09 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 822+9450 | On time 8:08 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 8h01 | 4:09 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 1612+9450 | On time 8:12 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 7h57 | 4:09 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 316+9450 | On time 8:33 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 7h36 | 4:09 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 128+9450 | On time 8:38 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 7h31 | 4:09 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 | |
| ICE 728+9486 | On time 10:08 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 12h11 | 10:19 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1610+9486 | On time 10:11 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 12h08 | 10:19 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1610+9450 | On time 10:11 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h58 | 4:09 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 126+9486 | On time 10:37 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 11h42 | 10:19 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 126+9450 | On time 10:37 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h32 | 4:09 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 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 122+9486 | On time 2:39 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 7h40 | 10:19 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 628+9474 | On time 3:07 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h10 | 8:17 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 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 (Main) Hbf to Paris Gare de Lyon
Germany
France
Trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Paris Gare de Lyon run on average 2 times per day, taking around 4h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at zł179 but you can travel from only zł117 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:24, the last at 16:53. The fastest train covers the 295 miles (475 km) distance in 3h 59m.
Distance 295 miles (475 km) |
Average train duration 4h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price zł179 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 3h 59m |
First train 6:24 AM |
Last train 4:53 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: SNCF | TGV INOUI, TGV, Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Paris Gare de Lyon trainsSNCF | TGV INOUI, TGV, Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and Paris Gare de Lyon from zł117. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Paris Gare de Lyon
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Paris Gare de Lyon 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 Lyon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Paris Gare de Lyon
Most Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Paris Gare de Lyon trains use the Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Paris Gare de l'Est station pair. Use this guide to compare Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and Paris Gare de Lyon train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf from Frankfurt am Main city centre
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is 1 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train station facilities and services
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: asiagourmet, Burger King, Ciao Bella, Coffee Fellows, Crepes de France Express, dean&david, Starbucks, Uddin's Sky Sportsbar, McDonald's, Dunkin Donuts, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf. Information desks are located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located in the main hall. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Cristall, Grand Hotel Empire, Hotel Carlton.
Getting to Paris Gare de Lyon from Paris city centre
Paris Gare de Lyon is 2 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris Gare de Lyon train station facilities and services
Paris Gare de Lyon 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 Train Bleu, La Fabrique Cookies, The Grand Comptoir, Café Pierre Hermé, Paul, Starbucks, Golden Brioche, Mezzo di Pasta, McDonald's, The Prem1er Café, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free unlimited WiFi. ATMs are in various points at the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 04:45 - 01:30. Information desks are located in Hall 1.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are available daily from 06:15 to 22:00. They are located on the first level in Hall 3 on the Rue de Bercy side of the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Paris Gare de Lyon: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Paris Gare de Lyon: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris Gare de Lyon: Full accessibility services for all types of disabilities throughout the station, including digital and electronic orientation systems.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hôtel Parisianer, Hôtel Locomo, Hôtel Marceau Bastille.
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