- 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
$78
Average price
$144
Fastest journey
4 h 1 m
Average duration
4 h 6 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
477 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt South station 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 South station to Paris Gare de l'Est will cost around $144 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $78.
It's difficult to get from Frankfurt South station to Paris Gare de l'Est without transferring at least once.
4624 · ICE 9510
S6 · ICE 9514
S6 · ICE 9568
15515 · ICE 71+
TGV 9574
15531 · ICE 75+
TGV 9570
15515 · ICE 71+
TGV 9574
S6 · ICE 9568
4624 · ICE 9510
15531 · ICE 75+
TGV 9570
15523 · ICE 73+
TGV 9592Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt South station to Paris Gare de l'Est 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 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a flight costs an average of $101.
Distance: 296 miles (477 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$134 Average price | $184 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest | $156 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 29m Average total duration 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 6m Average total duration 8h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt South station to Paris Gare de l'Est:
A bus is $100 (€82) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt South station to Paris Gare de l'Est costing on average $134 (€110).
A bus is $150 (€123) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt South station to Paris Gare de l'Est costing on average $184 (€151).
Other travel options to Paris Gare de l'Est take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 59m.
Bus takes on average 8h 36m.
The journey is about 1h 39m faster (3h 59m by train vs 5h 38m by car) and roughly $22 (€18) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($134 (€110) vs $156 (€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 Deutsche Bahn, SNCF | TGV INOUI, TGV.
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 South station to Paris Gare de l'Est trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
15531 · ICE 75+ TGV 9570 | On time 6:05 PM Frankfurt South station | 4h08 | 10:13 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
S6 · ICE 9568 | On time 6:33 AM Frankfurt South station | 4h03 | 10:36 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
15515 · ICE 71+ TGV 9574 | On time 10:05 AM Frankfurt South station | 4h01 | 2:06 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
S6 · ICE 9514 | On time 12:33 PM Frankfurt South station | 4h19 | 4:52 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
15523 · ICE 73+ TGV 9592 | On time 2:05 PM Frankfurt South station | 4h11 | 6:16 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Frankfurt South station to Paris Gare de l'Est run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $72 (€59) but you can travel from only $29 (€24) by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:33, the last at 17:53. The fastest train covers the 296 miles (477 km) distance in 3h 43m.
Distance 296 miles (477 km) |
Average train duration 3h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $72 (€59) |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 3h 43m |
First train 3:33 AM |
Last train 5:53 PM |
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Discover the best of Paris Gare de l'Est — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Paris Gare de l'Est trip today.
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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