- Must visit
Musée du Louvre
World-famous museum with masterworks including the Mona Lisa and major antiquities collections. Timed entry is strongly advised due to very high demand.
Cheapest price
$153
Average price
$242
Fastest journey
4 h 14 m
Average duration
4 h 30 m
Trains per day
48
Distance
475 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Paris Gare du Nord 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 du Nord will cost around $242 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $153.
It's difficult to get from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Paris Gare du Nord without transferring at least once.
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ICE 597 · ICE 107+
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9576Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Paris Gare du Nord 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 $102.
Distance: 295 miles (475 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$170 Average price | $44 Average price Cheapest | $210 Average price | $158 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 33m Average total duration 4h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 16m Average total duration 7h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Paris Gare du Nord:
A bus is $125 (€101) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Paris Gare du Nord costing on average $170 (€137).
A bus is $166 (€134) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Paris Gare du Nord costing on average $210 (€170).
Other travel options to Paris Gare du Nord take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 3m.
Bus takes on average 7h 46m.
You'll arrive about 1h 36m sooner (4h 3m by train vs 5h 39m by car). Tickets start at around $170 (€137) compared to roughly $158 (€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, Deutsche Bahn.
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 (Main) Hbf to Paris Gare du Nord trains for today, Saturday, May 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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ICE 275+ 9576 | On time 6:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h45 | 12:35 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 275+ 9592 | 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 | 8h01 | 2:51 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 275+ 9584 | 6:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 7h17 | 2:07 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 9586 · S9+ 9592 | 6:53 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 11h23 | 6:16 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
ICE 591 · ICE 101+ 9592 | 7:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 10h26 | 6:16 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
ICE 591 · ICE 101+ 9576 | On time 7:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h45 | 12:35 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
ECE 151+ 9592 | 8:02 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 10h14 | 6:16 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 277+ 9592 | 8:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 9h26 | 6:16 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 593 · ICE 103+ 9592 | 9:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 8h26 | 6:16 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
ICE 71+ 9570 | 10:20 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 11h53 | 10:13 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 71+ 9592 | 10:20 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 7h56 | 6:16 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 279+ 9592 | 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 9590+ 9592 | 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 595 · ICE 105+ 9570 | 11:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 10h23 | 10:13 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
ICE 595 · ICE 105+ 9560 | 11:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 8h51 | 8:41 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
ICE 595 · ICE 105+ 9592 | 11:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 6h26 | 6:16 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
ICE 371+ 9560 | 12:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 7h51 | 8:41 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+ 9592 | 12:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h26 | 6:16 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
TGV 9552+ S9+ 9570 | 12:53 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 9h20 | 10:13 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+ 9592 | 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 | 6h51 | 8:41 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
TGV 9580+ 9560 | 2:02 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 6h39 | 8:41 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+ 9592 | 2:02 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h14 | 6:16 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 73+ 9560 | 2:20 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 6h21 | 8:41 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 373+ 9560 | 2:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h51 | 8:41 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 | 4h51 | 8:41 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+ 9560 | 4:20 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h21 | 8:41 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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Trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Paris Gare du Nord run on average 2 times per day, taking around 4h 3m. 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 06:53, 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 4h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $48 (€39) |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 3h 47m |
First train 6:53 AM |
Last train 5:53 PM |
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High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
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World-famous museum with masterworks including the Mona Lisa and major antiquities collections. Timed entry is strongly advised due to very high demand.
Major art museum in a former railway station, best known for Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterpieces. Popular and best booked ahead.
Leading modern and contemporary art museum with bold inside-out architecture and strong permanent and temporary exhibitions.
Historic hilltop district of winding streets, artists' corners, stairways, and classic Paris views. A must for atmospheric walking.
Lively historic neighborhood known for elegant mansions, boutique-lined streets, small museums, and popular café culture.
Paris's most famous avenue, stretching from Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe, ideal for a classic city walk.
A buttery, flaky Viennoiserie that is a Paris breakfast staple, best enjoyed fresh from a boulangerie.
A classic Parisian café sandwich made with ham, bread, and melted cheese, often topped with béchamel.
Traditional French onion soup made with slow-cooked onions, rich broth, bread, and melted cheese.
Popular modern brasserie offering well-executed French comfort food, natural wines, and a stylish casual atmosphere.
Well-regarded classic bistro with a strong reputation for French regional cooking and a warm traditional setting.
Historic brasserie opposite Gare du Nord, known for classic French dishes, seafood, and elegant Belle Époque decor.
Prices are high by French standards, especially near the station. Bakeries and casual cafes help keep costs down.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving EUR 1-2 for good cafe service is enough; 5-10% for excellent restaurant service is appreciated, not required.
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