- Must visit
Musée du Louvre
World-famous museum housing major works including the Mona Lisa and vast collections from antiquity to the 19th century. Timed entry is strongly advised.
Cheapest price
$78
Average price
$145
Fastest journey
2 h 26 m
Average duration
2 h 28 m
Trains per day
20
Distance
400 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kaiserslautern to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kaiserslautern to Paris will cost around $145 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $78.
Of the 20 trains that leave Kaiserslautern for Paris on Sun, Jul 12, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jul 12 the direct trains cover the 400 km distance in an average of 2 h 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 26 m .
On Sun, Jul 12 the slowest trains will take 2 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
ICE 562 · ICE 9550
ICE 9550
4116 · ICE 201+
TGV 9570
4116 · 12037+
TGV 9570
ICE 9556
TGV 9552
9552
ICE 9556
9556
ICE 9550Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kaiserslautern to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, and a flight costs an average of $125.
Distance: 248 miles (400 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$125 Average price | $51 Average price Cheapest | $213 Average price | $133 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 47m Average total duration 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration 4h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Kaiserslautern to Paris:
A bus is $75 (€61) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kaiserslautern to Paris costing on average $125 (€103).
A bus is $162 (€134) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kaiserslautern to Paris costing on average $213 (€175).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 17m.
Bus takes on average 4h 52m.
The journey is about 1h 39m faster (3h 17m by train vs 4h 56m by car) and roughly $8 (€7) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($125 (€103) vs $133 (€110)). 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, TGV, SNCF | TGV INOUI.
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 Kaiserslautern to Paris trains for tomorrow, Sunday, July 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 1091 · ICE 9568 | On time 6:20 AM Kaiserslautern Hbf | 4h16 | 10:36 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
S1 · 12015+ TGV 9576 | On time 7:32 AM Kaiserslautern Hbf | 5h05 | 12:37 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
ICE 563+ 9560 | 9:11 AM Kaiserslautern Hbf | 11h33 | 8:44 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 9556 | Delayed 8:28 AM 10:22 AMKaiserslautern Hbf | 2h29 | 10:54 AM 10:54 AMParis Gare de l'Est | 0 transfersDirect | |
9556 | 10:22 AM Kaiserslautern Hbf | 2h29 | 12:51 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 0 transfersDirect | |
4102 · ICE 9590 | On time 10:34 AM Kaiserslautern Hbf | 4h17 | 2:51 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
9552 | 2:24 PM Kaiserslautern Hbf | 2h26 | 4:50 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 0 transfersDirect | |
TGV 9552 | Delayed 2:24 PM Kaiserslautern Hbf | 2h26 | 2:52 PM 2:52 PMParis Gare de l'Est | 0 transfersDirect | |
4148+ TGV 9560 | On time 4:34 PM Kaiserslautern Hbf | 4h10 | 8:44 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
4148+ 9560 | 4:34 PM Kaiserslautern Hbf | 4h10 | 8:44 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
4148+ 9550 | 4:34 PM Kaiserslautern Hbf | 6h18 | 10:52 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
S2+ 9550 | 4:58 PM Kaiserslautern Hbf | 5h54 | 10:52 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
4116 · ICE 201+ TGV 9570 | On time 5:34 PM Kaiserslautern Hbf | 4h41 | 10:15 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
4116 · 12037+ TGV 9570 | On time 5:34 PM Kaiserslautern Hbf | 4h41 | 10:15 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
4116+ 9550 | 5:34 PM Kaiserslautern Hbf | 5h18 | 10:52 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
S2+ 9550 | 6:00 PM Kaiserslautern Hbf | 4h52 | 10:52 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
4118+ 9550 | 6:34 PM Kaiserslautern Hbf | 4h18 | 10:52 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 562 · ICE 9550 | On time 6:35 PM Kaiserslautern Hbf | 4h17 | 10:52 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
9550 | 8:22 PM Kaiserslautern Hbf | 2h30 | 10:52 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 9550 | On time 8:22 PM Kaiserslautern Hbf | 2h30 | 10:52 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Kaiserslautern to Paris run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $70 (€57) but you can travel from only $24 (€20) by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:25, the last at 21:25. The fastest train covers the 248 miles (400 km) distance in 2h 24m.
Distance 248 miles (400 km) |
Average train duration 3h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $70 (€57) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 2h 24m |
First train 4:25 AM |
Last train 9:25 PM |
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