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Cheap train tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Paris

Showing times and prices for Sep 27

Cheapest

€100

Average

€105

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

06:56PM3h57

Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof

10:53PMGare de Paris-Est

€1001One-way

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Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof

09:52AMGare de Paris-Est

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04:54PMGare de Paris-Est

€1121One-way

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Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof

02:05PMGare de Paris-Est

€1141One-way

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Train schedule from Frankfurt am Main to Paris

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Fastest train times from Frankfurt am Main to Paris

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Fastest Journey

3 h 43 m

Average

3 h 46 m

Trains per day

Distance

479 km

Of the 5 trains that leave Frankfurt am Main for Paris every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

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06:56AM3h43

Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof

10:39AMGare de Paris-Est

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Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof

10:39AMGare de Paris-Est

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Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof

08:41PMGare de Paris-Est

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Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof

08:41PMGare de Paris-Est

€1001One-way

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Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof

09:52AMGare de Paris-Est

€851One-way

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Pro

Very cheap rides

One has a toilet

Environmentally friendly trips

Contra

Delays

Ride cancellations

1 class is expensive

The equipment is superior, you have an internet connection and power outlets. Comfortable rides with comfortable, nice soft seats, and pleasant volume. Friendly service, a large amount of reservation options. Clean train. Fast rides and on time arrivals. Price is top!

Pro

Quiet rides

Fast arrival

Seats are always clean

Contra

Sometimes it is a little dirty

The train is often late

But he also often comes too early

The equipment was very good, I had a very stable wifi and I had four sockets. It was very comfortable, the seats were soft and clean as always. The volume was good, no one was shouting around and I could read my books in peace. The service was very friendly, the reservation options were great, I had many options and lots of information about them. It was clean, and I didn't have to travel long because the train was very fast as always. I didn't have to change trains either, and the train was a little late unfortunately. The price-performance ratio was actually very good on the whole

Pro

Very fast

Comfortable

Beautiful

Contra

Too full sometimes

A little loud sometimes

Sometimes delayed

The equipment was great, you have wifi and a power outlet. Was very comfortable, seats comfortable, volume fits, catering good. The service was also good, friendly, you could book and you had info. It was very clean. Was on time, didn't have to change trains. Price-performance ratio was good

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Overview: Train from Frankfurt am Main to Paris

	Distance	296 miles (478 km)
	Average train duration	3 h 45 min
	Average train ticket price	$159 (€141)
	Train frequency	4 a day
	Direct train	Yes, there are 4 direct trains a day
	Train providers	SNCF \| ICE, TGV, Deutsche Bahn with connection, Flixbus, Deutsche Bahn or SNCF \| TGV INOUI

Trains from Frankfurt am Main to Paris cover the 296 miles (478 km) long route taking on average 3 h 45 min with our travel partners like SNCF | ICE, TGV, Deutsche Bahn with connection, Flixbus, Deutsche Bahn or SNCF | TGV INOUI. Normally, there are 4 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around $159 (€141), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $90 (€80). Travelers depart most frequently from Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf and arrive in Paris Gare de Lyon.

Train providers: TGV, FlixBus and Deutsche Bahn from Frankfurt am Main to Paris trains

Find the best trains between Frankfurt am Main and Paris with Omio's travel partners TGV, FlixBus and Deutsche Bahn from $90 (€80). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.

TGV is a high-speed train company based in France with trains from Frankfurt am Main to Paris. It operates a fleet of modern, high-speed trains that can reach speeds of up to 320 km/h. The TGV offers a variety of train types, including the TGV Duplex, TGV Lyria, TGV InOui, and TGV OuiGo. Each train type offers different amenities, such as Wi-Fi, power outlets, and comfortable seating. The TGV also offers a variety of ticket types, including Standard, Flexi, and Prem's. Onboard facilities include a bar, restaurant, and luggage storage. The most popular routes for TGV are Paris to Lyon, Paris to Marseille, and Paris to Lille.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40, 000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your train from Frankfurt am Main to Paris. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while bathrooms are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.

Frankfurt am Main to Paris train information with Deutsche Bahn:

Average Duration: 3 h 54 min
Cheapest Price: $90
Deutsche Bahn frequency: 4 a day

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost train companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance train services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight trains on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long train journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

Trains from Frankfurt to Paris

On the journey on trains from Frankfurt to Paris, you will find roughly 12 departures per day on this route. The trip covers a distance of around 298 miles (479 km) and, on average, you will be traveling aboard the train for around 4h.

Frankfurt to Paris Train Time: Daily Departures

As you research trains to Paris from Frankfurt, you'll find roughly 12 departures every day of the week. On this route, there is a pretty even mix of direct trains and those that will require one transfer along the route. All of the trains are high-speed trains.

How long is the journey by train from Frankfurt to Paris?

The trip on Paris to Frankfurt trains covers a distance of about 298 miles (479 km) and the trip can be as quick as 3h 45min on some of the direct trains. On those trains that require a transfer during your trip, the total time will be closer to 4h or 4h 30min, depending on your departure time.

Cathedral of Frankfurt. Source: Shutterstock

What is/are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Frankfurt to Paris?

Departure train station:Frankfurt Main Hauptbahnhof. The station is roughly 1.0 miles (1.6 km) from the center of Frankfurt. One of the best ways to get there by public transportation is to take the number 14 tram that makes the trip in around 8min. As one of the largest train stations in Europe, this station offers plenty of amenities for travelers, such as a tourism office, a baggage storage area, currency exchange counters, and plenty of places to eat and drink and do some shopping. There is also seating and public restrooms.

Arrival train station: Paris Gare de l'Est. This station is only around 1.5 miles (2.5 km) to the north of the center of Paris. One choice for public transportation to get you from the station to the center of Paris after your Frankfurt to Paris train is to take the number four subway that makes the journey in around 12min. The station offers several food and beverage options, plus visitors will also find quite a few shopping options. Inside of the station, you will also find a large ticket office, a left-luggage office, as well as several information boards giving the status of trains departing and arriving at the station.

Which train companies travel from Frankfurt to Paris?

There are several different train companies that offer service on Frankfurt to Paris trains and they include Deutsche Bahn, SCNF, and InOui. All of the providers offer high-speed trains and they all make the journey in around 3h 45min. Most of the offerings are direct trains.

Night trains Frankfurt

If you would like to travel on Frankfurt to Paris trains at night, three different departures leave Frankfurt after 6:00 p.m. The first of these trains leaves just a little after 6:00 p.m. and requires a transfer along the way. After that, there are two trains that depart just a little before 7:00 p.m.

Deutsche Bahn trains from Frankfurt to Paris

This German train provider offers around eight departures during the day on trains from Frankfurt to Paris with the first train departing a little before 6:00 a.m. and the final train of the day leaving a little before 7:00 p.m. Most of the trains that are offered on this route are direct and high-speed trains. There are a couple of departures that require a transfer along the way, but the transfer time is rather short, so your overall travel time will not be impacted much.

SCNF trains from Frankfurt to Paris

This French train provider offers around six departures every day for trains to Paris from Frankfurt. The first departure occurs just a little before 6:00 a.m. and the final departure of the day occurs a few minutes before 7:00 p.m. All of the trains that they offer are direct and high-speed trains.

InOui trains from Frankfurt to Paris

This company only offers two trains per day with the first one departing a little before 1:00 p.m. and the second one departing a little before 5:00 p.m. Both of these routes offer direct and high-speed trains that will make the journey in around 3h 45min.

Trains from Frankfurt to Paris: Sustainability travel

One of the reasons that train travel is such an environmentally friendly way to travel between cities like Frankfurt and Paris is that it reduces the amount of people traveling in cars by concentrating the number of travelers into one vehicle. This ends up reducing the environmental impact of their trip. What is even better on a route like this is that you are traveling on high-speed trains, which means the time that you spend traveling is far less. This also substantially lessens your environmental impact.

Train Frankfurt to Paris: Services Onboard

Most Deutsche Bahn trains will offer two classes of seating. Some of the amenities you will find on their trains include comfortable seating that often offers much more legroom than you would find on an airplane. They also offer free Wi-Fi, special zones that are set up to either use mobile phones or to travel in quiet, electrical sockets at the seats, as well as several food and beverage options on the train. On these trains, you can take one carry-on bag as well as one larger bag aboard the train free of charge. You generally can bring a bicycle on the train but you will most likely pay an additional fee.

If you want to bring a small pet, they will ride free of charge as long as they remain in an approved pet container. SCNF offers two classes of seating on their trains as well. The trains offer adjustable seats, power outlets, folding tray tables, reading lights, as well as generous luggage storage areas where you can put the one carry-on bag and the one larger bag that you can bring aboard the train free of charge. InOui also offers two classes of seating. They have similar amenities to the other trains such as power outlets at seats, and free Wi-Fi, but one of the signature features of traveling on their train is an expanded food menu that also includes vegetarian and organic options. All of these providers make sure that passengers with limited mobility or disabilities experience the same type of travel as any other passenger, which includes having space for those that want or need to ride in a wheelchair.

How to find cheap train tickets from Frankfurt to Paris?

As you look through the choices for train tickets on this route, you will see a disparity in the fares offered. If you are not picky about the time of day that you depart or the length of the journey, you can often save money by choosing trains that take longer or depart early or late in the day. Another tip for saving money is to try to book well in advance of your travel date as this gives you the best opportunity to find any discounts offered. Finally, if you can be flexible regarding the day that you travel, you may find lower fares on train tickets depending on the date.

Women tourist in Paris. Source: Shutterstock

To Paris by train—travel tips

During your train time make sure to check the online magazine The Window Seat. Quite possibly one of the most famous and visited cities in the world, Paris is a city that is likely on every traveler's bucket list. It is a city that overflows with beauty, history, and culture. While many travelers will head to Paris to visit some of the famous landmarks found in the city, the real magic of Paris is when you wander through the city streets. You will often see artists working in a café or see Parisians lining up both morning and night for a fresh baguette. With an extensive public transportation network, it is quite easy to travel through whole parts of Paris in a rather short amount of time in both comfort and convenience. Some spots that you need to see when you visit Paris include

Eiffel Tower
Louvre Museum
Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris
Arc de Triomphe
Palace of Versailles
Palace of Versailles

FAQs: Trains from Frankfurt am Main to Paris

FAQs: Travel by train from Frankfurt am Main to Paris easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Frankfurt am Main to Paris.

Cheap train tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Paris can start from as little as $90 (€80) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Frankfurt am Main to Paris is $159 (€141); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Frankfurt am Main to Paris train time is 3 h 45 min covering the 296 mile (478 km) long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Frankfurt am Main to Paris leaves at 4: 56 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Frankfurt am Main to Paris leaves at 4: 56 PM.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Paris without having to change trains with Deutsche Bahn, TGV, SNCF | ICE or SNCF | TGV INOUI. There are 4 direct trains from Frankfurt am Main to Paris each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

Yes, you can take a high-speed train from Frankfurt am Main to Paris with SNCF | ICE, TGV or SNCF | TGV INOUI. Overall you can travel with the following companies: SNCF | ICE, TGV, Deutsche Bahn with connection, Flixbus, Deutsche Bahn or SNCF | TGV INOUI.

For the journey from Frankfurt am Main to Paris you can take a train with SNCF | ICE, TGV, Deutsche Bahn with connection, Flixbus, Deutsche Bahn or SNCF | TGV INOUI. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services between Frankfurt am Main and Paris on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

When departing from Frankfurt am Main, you have various train station options to start your journey from including Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf, Frankfurt Main Ost and Frankfurt am Main - Stadion. When arriving in Paris, you can end your trip in train stations like Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Est and Paris Gare Montparnasse.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf, which is located around 9.2 miles (14.8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Paris Gare de Lyon, located 1.7 miles (2.7 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Paris from Frankfurt am Main is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 45 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Paris is February.

However, you have options as you can travel between Frankfurt am Main and Paris 3 different ways: bus, flight or train.

Important Stations and Airports for this connection

Frankfurt am Main

Paris

Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf is the most popular Frankfurt am Main railway station for Omio travelers, but it's not the only one. Read all the information you need to know about the main train stations in Frankfurt am Main for your trip to Paris.

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