The cheapest and fastest trains from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport
Cheapest price
$104
Average price
$163
Fastest journey
4 h 14 m
Average duration
4 h 35 m
Trains per day
28
Distance
448 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport will cost around $163 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $104.
It's difficult to get from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport without transferring at least once.
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ICE 2725:53 PM5h16Paris Gare de l'Est11:09 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$1041One-way1 transfer
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ICE 100 · ICE 5905:53 PM4h16Paris Gare de l'Est10:09 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$1041One-way2 transfers
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ICE 2723:21 PM7h48Paris Gare de l'Est11:09 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$1111One-way1 transfer
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ICE 23:21 PM6h22Paris Gare de l'Est9:43 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$1111One-way1 transfer
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15994 · ICE 95575:53 PM5h10Paris Gare de l'Est11:03 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$1181One-way2 transfers
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ICE 102 · ICE 5923:55 PM4h14Paris Gare de l'Est8:09 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$1221One-way2 transfers
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ICE 100 · ICE 5905:53 PM4h16Paris Gare de l'Est10:09 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$1041One-way2 transfers
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ICE 703:21 PM4h19Paris Gare de l'Est7:40 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$1241One-way1 transfer
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ICE 72311:48 AM5h03Paris Gare du Nord4:51 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$2141One-way1 transfer
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ICE 6299:47 AM5h04Paris Gare du Nord2:51 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$2141One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, flight, and bus for Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $53. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $53, and a flight costs an average of $117.
Distance: 278 miles (448 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$138 Average price | $218 Average price | $86 Average price Cheapest | $153 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 22m Average total duration 3h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 42m Average total duration 9h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport:
A bus is $52 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport costing on average $138 (€111).
A bus is $132 (€106) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport costing on average $218 (€176).
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 52m.
Bus takes on average 9h 12m.
The journey is about 1h 15m faster (3h 52m by train vs 5h 7m by car) and roughly $15 (€12) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($138 (€111) vs $153 (€123)). 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.
Live departures
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport trains for today, Sunday, August 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9435+ ICE 1613 | On time 11:20 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 8h29 | 7:49 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
9435+ ICE 723 | On time 11:20 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 5h31 | 4:51 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
9435+ ICE 823 | On time 11:20 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 10h32 | 9:52 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
9435+ ICE 727 | On time 11:20 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 7h31 | 6:51 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
9553+ ICE 2 | 1:10 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 8h33 | 9:43 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
9553+ ICE 276 | 1:10 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 5h59 | 7:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
9553+ ECE 150 | 1:10 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 5h34 | 6:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
9447+ ICE 823 | On time 1:16 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 8h36 | 9:52 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
9447+ ICE 1613 | On time 1:16 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 6h33 | 7:49 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
9447+ ICE 727 | On time 1:16 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 5h35 | 6:51 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
9575+ ECE 150 | 1:52 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 4h52 | 6:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
9575+ ICE 2 | 1:52 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 7h51 | 9:43 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
9575+ ICE 276 | 1:52 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 5h17 | 7:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
9459+ IC 2542 | On time 3:19 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 7h54 | 11:13 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
9459+ ICE 221 | On time 3:19 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 7h36 | 10:55 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
9459+ ICE 823 | On time 3:19 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 6h33 | 9:52 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
9563+ ICE 2 | 3:21 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 6h22 | 9:43 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
9563+ ICE 272 | 3:21 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 7h48 | 11:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
9563+ ICE 70 | 3:21 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 4h19 | 7:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
9577+ ICE 102 · ICE 592 | 3:55 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 4h14 | 8:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
9577+ ICE 272 | 3:55 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 7h14 | 11:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
9577+ ICE 2 | 3:55 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 5h48 | 9:43 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
9555+ ICE 272 | 5:10 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 5h59 | 11:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
9555+ ICE 2 | 5:10 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 4h33 | 9:43 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
9555+ ICE 100 · ICE 590 | 5:10 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 4h59 | 10:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
9471+ ICE 617 · IC 2542 | On time 5:15 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 5h58 | 11:13 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
9471+ ICE 221 | On time 5:15 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 5h40 | 10:55 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
9579+ 15994 · ICE 9557 | 5:53 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 5h10 | 11:03 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
9579+ ICE 100 · ICE 590 | 5:53 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 4h16 | 10:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
9579+ ICE 272 | 5:53 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 5h16 | 11:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
9411+ ICE 627 | On time 7:46 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 6h05 | 1:51 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
9411+ ICE 629 | On time 7:46 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 7h05 | 2:51 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
9411+ ICE 1517 | On time 7:46 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 6h03 | 1:49 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
9411+ ICE 721 | On time 7:46 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 8h05 | 3:51 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport
Trains from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport run on average 1 times per day, taking around 3h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $92 (€74) but you can travel from only $53 (€42) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 09:53, the last at 09:59. The fastest train covers the 278 miles (448 km) distance in 5h 14m.
Distance 278 miles (448 km) |
Average train duration 3h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $92 (€74) |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 5h 14m |
First train 9:53 AM |
Last train 9:59 AM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Train companies: TGV, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Deutsche Bahn, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport trainsTGV, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Deutsche Bahn, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) trains will get you between Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and Frankfurt am Main Airport from $53 (€42). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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SNCF | TGV INOUI
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
FAQs: Trains from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport
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