- Must visit
Musée du Louvre
World-famous museum with masterpieces from antiquity to the 19th century, including the Mona Lisa and major Egyptian, Greek, and French collections.
Cheapest price
$132
Average price
$171
Fastest journey
4 h 23 m
Average duration
4 h 26 m
Trains per day
17
Distance
444 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Mainz Hbf 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 Mainz Hbf to Paris Gare de l'Est will cost around $171 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $132.
It's difficult to get from Mainz Hbf to Paris Gare de l'Est without transferring at least once.
IC 1946+
TGV 9570
ICE 927 · ICE 75+
TGV 9570
4481+
TGV 9560
S5+
TGV 9552
29564 · Bus EV+
TGV 9552
29564 · Bus EV+
TGV 9552
29556 · Bus EV · ICE 9556
4251 · ICE 511 · ICE 9568
ICE 991 · ICE 273 · ICE 9578
S5+
TGV 9552Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mainz Hbf to Paris Gare de l'Est among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. 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 $28, and a flight costs an average of $104.
Distance: 275 miles (444 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$115 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $241 Average price | $150 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 27m Average total duration 3h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 24m Average total duration 6h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Mainz Hbf to Paris Gare de l'Est:
A bus is $77 (€63) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mainz Hbf to Paris Gare de l'Est costing on average $115 (€93).
A bus is $203 (€164) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mainz Hbf to Paris Gare de l'Est costing on average $241 (€194).
Other travel options to Paris Gare de l'Est take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 57m.
Bus takes on average 6h 54m.
The journey is about 1h 18m faster (3h 57m by train vs 5h 15m by car) and roughly $35 (€28) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($115 (€93) vs $150 (€121)). 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 Mainz Hbf to Paris Gare de l'Est trains for today, Wednesday, June 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S8 · ICE 9558 | Delayed 5:02 AM Mainz Hbf | 4h48 | 7:52 AM 7:52 AMParis Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 991 · ICE 273 · ICE 9578 | On time 5:38 AM Mainz Hbf | 4h27 | 10:05 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
S8 · ICE 9568 | On time 6:02 AM Mainz Hbf | 4h34 | 10:36 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
29697 · S6 · ICE 9568 | On time 6:13 AM Mainz Hbf | 4h23 | 10:36 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
ICE 711+ TGV 9576 | On time 7:46 AM Mainz Hbf | 4h49 | 12:35 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
S8 · ICE 9556 | On time 8:02 AM Mainz Hbf | 4h49 | 12:51 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
29556 · Bus EV · ICE 9556 | On time 8:27 AM Mainz Hbf | 4h24 | 12:51 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1648+ TGV 9574 | On time 8:46 AM Mainz Hbf | 5h21 | 2:07 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
29507 · ICE 103+ TGV 9574 | On time 9:10 AM Mainz Hbf | 4h57 | 2:07 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
4475 · ICE 9590 | On time 10:13 AM Mainz Hbf | 4h38 | 2:51 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
S5+ TGV 9552 | On time 12:22 PM Mainz Hbf | 4h28 | 4:50 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
29564 · Bus EV+ TGV 9552 | On time 12:27 PM Mainz Hbf | 4h23 | 4:50 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
17210+ TGV 9552 | On time 12:42 PM Mainz Hbf | 4h08 | 4:50 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
4481+ TGV 9560 | On time 4:13 PM Mainz Hbf | 4h29 | 8:42 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
IC 1946+ TGV 9570 | On time 4:47 PM Mainz Hbf | 5h26 | 10:13 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 927 · ICE 75+ TGV 9570 | On time 5:42 PM Mainz Hbf | 4h31 | 10:13 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Mainz Hbf to Paris Gare de l'Est run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $54 (€44) but you can travel from only $28 (€22) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 03:15, the last at 15:17. The fastest train covers the 275 miles (444 km) distance in 4h 8m.
Distance 275 miles (444 km) |
Average train duration 3h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $54 (€44) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 4h 8m |
First train 3:15 AM |
Last train 3:17 PM |
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World-famous museum with masterpieces from antiquity to the 19th century, including the Mona Lisa and major Egyptian, Greek, and French collections.
Major art museum in a former railway station, best known for outstanding Impressionist and Post-Impressionist collections.
Landmark modern and contemporary art museum known for its radical inside-out architecture and strong international collection.
Historic hilltop neighborhood of winding lanes, artists' corners, stairways, and classic Paris views, still highly popular with visitors.
Lively historic district known for elegant mansions, independent boutiques, museums, and charming streets ideal for walking.
Popular canal-side area near Gare de l'Est with footbridges and quays that are especially loved for strolling and local atmosphere.
A buttery, flaky viennoiserie that is a Paris breakfast staple and one of the city’s most iconic baked goods.
The classic Parisian loaf with a crisp crust and airy crumb, central to everyday meals and bakery culture in the city.
Traditional French onion soup, usually topped with bread and melted cheese, especially associated with classic Paris brasseries.
Established French restaurant known for regional cuisine, especially seafood and Brittany-inspired dishes, with a warm classic atmosphere.
Historic-style bouillon near Gare de l’Est serving classic French comfort dishes in a lively, affordable brasserie setting.
Long-running Alsatian-influenced Paris brasserie with an elegant historic dining room, known for choucroute, seafood, and traditional service.
Prices around Gare de l'Est are high for France. Budget eats exist, but hotels, sit-down dining, and drinks cost more than in smaller cities.
Service is usually included in restaurant prices. Locals may leave small change or round up for good service; about 5-10% is generous, not required. Round up for taxis.
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