- Must visit
Musée du Louvre
The World’s most visited museum, home to the Mona Lisa, vast antiquities collections, and major French masterpieces. Essential for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$104
Average price
$108
Fastest journey
4 h 24 m
Average duration
4 h 45 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
447 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Mainz to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Mainz to Paris will cost around $108 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $104.
It's difficult to get from Mainz to Paris without transferring at least once.
S8 · ICE 9556
ICE 25 · ICE 915 · ICE 71+
TGV 9574
ICE 1648+
TGV 9574
29556 · 29651 · ICE 9556
S5 · ICE 71+
TGV 9574
29556 · 29651 · ICE 9556
ICE 25 · ICE 915 · ICE 71+
TGV 9574
S5 · ICE 71+
TGV 9574
S8 · ICE 9556
ICE 1648+
TGV 9574Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mainz to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 40m. 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 $33, and a flight costs an average of $105.
Distance: 277 miles (447 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$151 Average price | $55 Average price Cheapest | $225 Average price | $150 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 1m Average total duration 4h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 52m Average total duration 5h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 40m Average total duration Fastest 3h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.7kg 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 Mainz to Paris:
A bus is $96 (€78) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mainz to Paris costing on average $151 (€122).
A bus is $170 (€137) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mainz to Paris costing on average $225 (€182).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 31m.
Bus takes on average 5h 22m.
You'll arrive about 1h 6m sooner (4h 31m by train vs 5h 37m by car). Tickets start at around $151 (€122) compared to roughly $150 (€121) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with TGV, SNCF | TGV INOUI.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Mainz to Paris trains for today, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4475 · ICE 9590 | On time 10:13 AM Mainz Hbf | 4h39 | 2:52 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, June 17 | |||||
S8 · ICE 9556 | On time 8:02 AM Mainz Hbf | 4h49 | 12:51 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
29556 · 29651 · 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 | |
S5 · ICE 71+ TGV 9574 | On time 9:22 AM Mainz Hbf | 4h45 | 2:07 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
ICE 25 · ICE 915 · ICE 71+ TGV 9574 | On time 9:42 AM Mainz Hbf | 4h25 | 2:07 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Mainz to Paris run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $73 (€59) but you can travel from only $33 (€27) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 22:05. The fastest train covers the 277 miles (447 km) distance in 4h 0m.
Distance 277 miles (447 km) |
Average train duration 4h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $73 (€59) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 4h 0m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 10:05 PM |
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A Historic neighborhood mixing elegant mansions, boutiques, galleries, and lively streets. Popular with both locals and visitors for wandering.
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