The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Paris Gare de Lyon
Cheapest price
$129
Average price
$156
Fastest journey
4 h 14 m
Average duration
4 h 22 m
Trains per day
47
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 $156 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $129.
It's difficult to get from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Paris Gare de Lyon without transferring at least once.
TGV 9580+
95702:02 PM8h11Frankfurt (Main) Hbf10:13 PMParis Gare de l'Est$1291One-way1 transfer
ICE 279+
957010:50 AM11h23Frankfurt (Main) Hbf10:13 PMParis Gare de l'Est$1381One-way1 transfer
ICE 73+
95702:20 PM7h53Frankfurt (Main) Hbf10:13 PMParis Gare de l'Est$1381One-way1 transfer
ICE 71+
957010:20 AM11h53Frankfurt (Main) Hbf10:13 PMParis Gare de l'Est$1381One-way1 transfer
TGV 9580+
95602:02 PM6h40Frankfurt (Main) Hbf8:42 PMParis Gare de l'Est$1401One-way1 transfer
TGV 9580 · 95722:02 PM4h14Frankfurt (Main) Hbf6:16 PMParis Gare de l'Est$1521One-way1 transfer
ICE 593 · ICE 103+
95749:50 AM4h17Frankfurt (Main) Hbf2:07 PMParis Gare de l'Est$1691One-way2 transfers
ICE 7+
95604:20 PM4h22Frankfurt (Main) Hbf8:42 PMParis Gare de l'Est$1521One-way1 transfer
ICE 597 · ICE 107+
95721:50 PM4h26Frankfurt (Main) Hbf6:16 PMParis Gare de l'Est$1671One-way2 transfers
ICE 71+
959010:20 AM4h31Frankfurt (Main) Hbf2:51 PMParis Gare de l'Est$1771One-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 $29. 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 $29, and a flight costs an average of $96.
Distance: 295 miles (475 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$105 Average price | $42 Average price Cheapest | $173 Average price | $157 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 25m Average total duration 3h 55m 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) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Paris Gare de Lyon:
A bus is $64 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Paris Gare de Lyon costing on average $105 (€85).
A bus is $131 (€106) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Paris Gare de Lyon costing on average $173 (€139).
Other travel options to Paris Gare de Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 55m.
Bus takes on average 7h 51m.
The journey is about 2h 5m faster (3h 55m by train vs 6h 0m by car) and roughly $52 (€42) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($105 (€85) vs $157 (€127)). 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 (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 tomorrow, Thursday, May 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 275+ 9574 | 6:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 7h17 | 2:07 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 275+ 9590 | 6:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 8h01 | 2:51 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 9568+ 9574 | 6:53 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 7h14 | 2:07 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 9568+ 9590 | 6:53 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 7h58 | 2:51 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1697 · 15967+ 9574 | 7:03 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 7h04 | 2:07 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1697 · 15967+ 9590 | 7:03 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 7h48 | 2:51 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 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 | 7h01 | 2:51 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+ 9572 | 8:02 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 10h14 | 6:16 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ECE 151+ 9590 | 8:02 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 6h49 | 2:51 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 1573+ 9572 | 9:42 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 8h34 | 6:16 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1573+ 9590 | 9:42 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h09 | 2:51 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1573+ 9560 | 9:42 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 11h00 | 8:42 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 593 · ICE 103+ 9572 | 9:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 8h26 | 6:16 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
ICE 593 · ICE 103+ 9590 | 9:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h01 | 2:51 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
ICE 593 · ICE 103+ 9574 | 9:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h17 | 2:07 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
ICE 71+ 9572 | 10:20 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 7h56 | 6:16 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 71+ 9590 | 10:20 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h31 | 2:51 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 71+ 9570 | 10:20 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 11h53 | 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 279+ 9570 | 10:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 11h23 | 10:13 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 279+ 9560 | 10:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 9h52 | 8:42 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 9590+ 9560 | 11:01 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 9h41 | 8:42 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 9590+ 9572 | 11:01 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 7h15 | 6:16 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 9590+ 9570 | 11:01 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 11h12 | 10:13 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 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 597 · ICE 107+ 9572 | 1:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h26 | 6:16 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+ 9570 | 1:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 8h23 | 10:13 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
TGV 9580 · 9572 | 2:02 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h14 | 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 | |
ICE 73+ 9570 | 2:20 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 7h53 | 10:13 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 73+ 9560 | 2:20 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 6h22 | 8:42 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
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+ 9570 | 3:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 6h23 | 10:13 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
ICE 599 · ICE 109+ 9560 | 3:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h52 | 8:42 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
ICE 7+ 9560 | 4:20 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h22 | 8:42 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 7+ 9570 | 4:20 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h53 | 10:13 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 | |
TGV 9560+ 9570 | 4:55 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h18 | 10:13 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
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Overview: Train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Paris Gare de Lyon
Trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Paris Gare de Lyon run on average 2 times per day, taking around 3h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $48 (€39) but you can travel from only $29 (€23) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 07:53, the last at 17:53. The fastest train covers the 295 miles (475 km) distance in 3h 47m.
Distance 295 miles (475 km) |
Average train duration 3h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $48 (€39) |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 3h 47m |
First train 7:53 AM |
Last train 5:53 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: TGV, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Paris Gare de Lyon trainsTGV, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and Paris Gare de Lyon from $29 (€23). 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
- Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 09:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located in the main hall.
- asiagourmet
- Burger King
- Ciao Bella
- Coffee Fellows
- Crepes de France Express
- dean&david
- Starbucks
- Uddin's Sky Sportsbar
- McDonald's
- Dunkin Donuts
- & many more
- Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Hotel Cristall
- Grand Hotel Empire
- Hotel Carlton
- Located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
- Mon - Sun: 04:45 - 01:30
- Free unlimited WiFi.
- 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.
- 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
- Full accessibility services for all types of disabilities throughout the station, including digital and electronic orientation systems.
- Hôtel Parisianer
- Hôtel Locomo
- Hôtel Marceau Bastille
- Mon - Sun: 04:45 - 01:30
- Located in Hall 1.
- Metro lines: 1, 14
- Bus lines: 24, 57, 61, 63, 72, 77, 91
- Train lines: TGV, RER A, RER D, Transilien R
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