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Cheapest price on Sep 19
€92
Average ticket price on Sep 19
€125
Fastest journey on Sep 19
7 h 35 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
8 h 49 m
Trains on Sep 19
5
Distance
666 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Paris will cost around €125 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €92.
It's difficult to get from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Paris without transferring at least 2 times.
5416 · ICE 514+
TGV 9570
5408 · ICE 518 · IC 2162+
TGV 9592
5434 · ICE 618 · ICE 9568
5539 · ICE 594+
TGV 9560
5509 · ICE 598+
TGV 9552
5539 · ICE 594+
TGV 9560
5509 · ICE 598+
TGV 9552
5416 · ICE 514+
TGV 9570
5408 · ICE 518 · IC 2162+
TGV 9592
5434 · ICE 618 · ICE 9568Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €78 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 27m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €78, while a flight costs an average of €433.
Distance: 413 miles (666 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€132 Average price | €433 Average price | €78 Average price Cheapest | €177 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 29m Average total duration 6h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 27m Average total duration Fastest 3h 27m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 14h 50m Average total duration 14h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.0 - 4.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Paris:
A bus is €54 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Paris costing on average €132.
A bus is €356 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Paris costing on average €433.
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 59m.
Bus takes on average 14h 20m.
The journey is about 2h 32m faster (6h 59m by train vs 9h 31m by car) and roughly €45 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€132 vs €177). 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.
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 Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Paris trains for tomorrow, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5509 · ICE 598+ TGV 9552 | On time 9:05 AM Garmisch-Partenkirchen station | 7h45 | 4:50 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
5408 · ICE 518 · IC 2162+ TGV 9592 | 10:05 AM Garmisch-Partenkirchen station | 8h11 | 6:16 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 3 transfers | |
5539 · ICE 594+ TGV 9560 | On time 1:07 PM Garmisch-Partenkirchen station | 7h35 | 8:42 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
5416 · ICE 514+ TGV 9570 | On time 2:07 PM Garmisch-Partenkirchen station | 8h06 | 10:13 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Paris run on average 3 times per day, taking around 6h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €74 but you can travel from only €43 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:58, the last at 22:07. The fastest train covers the 413 miles (666 km) distance in 6h 12m.
Distance 413 miles (666 km) |
Average train duration 6h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price €74 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 6h 12m |
First train 4:58 AM |
Last train 10:07 PM |
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The world's most visited museum, home to the Mona Lisa and vast collections spanning ancient civilizations to 19th-century art.
Masterpieces by Monet, Van Gogh, Degas, and more in a magnificent former railway station on the Seine.
Rich collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist works in the restored Orangerie, including Monet's immersive Water Lilies.
Grand avenue linking Place de la Concorde and the Arc de Triomphe, famous for ceremonial views, shops, and city energy.
Historic hilltop district of artists, stairways, village lanes, and major viewpoints, offering a distinctive Paris atmosphere.
Seine island at the city's historic heart, ideal for walking between Notre-Dame, Sainte-Chapelle, and old Paris streets.
Classic Parisian ham and cheese sandwich baked or grilled with béchamel. A staple of French brasseries and cafés.
Slow-cooked beef stew braised in red Burgundy wine with onions, mushrooms, and bacon. A beloved traditional French comfort dish.
Snails baked with garlic, parsley, and butter. A historic French delicacy strongly associated with classic Paris dining.
Three-Michelin-star dining by Alain Ducasse at Plaza Athénée, known for haute cuisine and luxurious contemporary presentation.
Historic Left Bank café serving classic French dishes in an elegant Art Nouveau setting popular with locals and visitors.
Elegant seafood institution near Gare Montparnasse, celebrated for oysters, shellfish platters, and polished brasserie service.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Paris 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Paris trains use the Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Paris Gare de l'Est station pair. Use this guide to compare Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Paris train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Garmisch-Partenkirchen 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 options include: Subway, Hubertus, Sausalitos, Ritzmann's Zugspitzstube
Wi-Fi is available at Garmisch-Partenkirchen. ATMs are available at Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
Ticket office support is available at Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Information desks are available at Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
Luggage storage is available at Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Garmisch-Partenkirchen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Garmisch-Partenkirchen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten, Biohotel Garmischer Hof, Die Werdenfelserei, Roter Hahn.
Paris Gare de l'Est is 2 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris Gare de l'Est 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 options include: Le Perchoir de la Gare de l'Est, La Consigne, Starbucks, Factory & Co, La Place, McDonald's, Mon Chou, Go Johnny Go, Maison Pradier, PAUL, & many more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 06:45 - 20:30, Sat: 09:00 - 20:00, Sun: 09:00 - 20:30. Information desks are located between Tracks 15 and 18.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level -1 towards the metro access next to PAUL. Open every day from 07:30 to 22:30.
Available at Paris Gare de l'Est: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Paris Gare de l'Est: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris Gare de l'Est: The station is wheelchair accessible and has accessible toilets and orientation system for visually impaired travelers. There is disabled traveler assistance by Track 4. .
Nearby hotels include Hotel Whistler, Hôtel LOCOMO, Hôtel Parisianer.
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