- Must visit
Städel Museum
Frankfurt’s premier art museum, known for its outstanding collection from Old Masters to contemporary works and major temporary exhibitions.
Cheapest price
$79
Average price
$160
Fastest journey
3 h 49 m
Average duration
3 h 51 m
Trains per day
51
Distance
475 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paris Gare de l'Est to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris Gare de l'Est to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf will cost around $160 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $79.
Of the 51 trains that leave Paris Gare de l'Est for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf on Thu, Jul 09, 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 09 the direct trains cover the 475 km distance in an average of 3 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 49 m .
On Thu, Jul 09 the slowest trains will take 3 h 53 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 9557
ICE 9557 · ICE 272
ICE 9579 · ICE 2
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IC 60409 · ICE 990
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IC 60409 · S6
ICE 9591
ICE 9579 · ICE 2
ICE 9563
9563
ICE 9553Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris Gare de l'Est to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf 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 2h 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, and a flight costs an average of $133.
Distance: 295 miles (475 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$163 Average price | $50 Average price Cheapest | $283 Average price | $155 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 51m Average total duration 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 10m Average total duration 7h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Paris Gare de l'Est to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf:
A bus is $113 (€93) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris Gare de l'Est to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf costing on average $163 (€134).
A bus is $232 (€191) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris Gare de l'Est to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf costing on average $283 (€233).
Other travel options to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 21m.
Bus takes on average 7h 40m.
You'll arrive about 2h 6m sooner (3h 21m by train vs 5h 27m by car). Tickets start at around $163 (€134) compared to roughly $155 (€128) 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, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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 Paris Gare de l'Est to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trains for today, Wednesday, July 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 9563 | On time 3:21 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 3h52 | 7:13 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
TGV 9577+ ICE 572 | On time 3:55 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 4h45 | 8:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
9577+ ICE 2 | On time 3:55 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 5h48 | 9:43 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
9577+ ICE 272 | On time 3:55 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 7h14 | 11:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
TGV 9577+ ICE 102 · ICE 2582 | On time 3:55 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 4h14 | 8:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
9577+ ICE 102 · ICE 2582 | On time 3:55 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 4h14 | 8:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
TGV 9577+ ICE 102 · ICE 572 | On time 3:55 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 4h45 | 8:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
9555 | On time 5:10 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 3h53 | 9:03 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 9555 | On time 5:10 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 3h53 | 9:03 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
9579+ ICE 272 | On time 5:53 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 5h16 | 11:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
9579+ ICE 100 · ICE 590 | On time 5:53 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 4h16 | 10:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 9579 · ICE 100 · ICE 590 | On time 5:53 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 4h16 | 10:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
9579+ 15996 · ICE 990 | 5:53 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 6h21 | 12:14 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
9557 | 7:06 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 3h57 | 11:03 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 9557 | Delayed 7:06 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 3h57 | 9:18 PM 9:18 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 9557 | Delayed 7:06 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 4h07 | 9:18 PM 9:18 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 9557 · ICE 272 | On time 7:06 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 4h03 | 11:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
9557 | 7:06 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 4h17 | 11:23 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 9557 | Delayed 7:06 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 4h05 | 9:18 PM 9:18 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
9557 | 7:06 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 4h12 | 11:18 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 9557 | On time 7:06 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 4h12 | 11:18 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, July 9 | |||||
TGV 9571+ ICE 374 | On time 6:41 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 4h28 | 11:09 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
9571+ ICE 370 | On time 6:41 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 8h28 | 3:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
9571+ ICE 72 | 6:41 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 8h59 | 3:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
9571+ TGV 9583 | 6:41 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 9h19 | 4:00 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
TGV 9561 | On time 7:16 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 3h54 | 11:10 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
9561+ TGV 9583 | 7:16 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 8h44 | 4:00 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
9561+ ICE 72 | 7:16 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 8h24 | 3:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
9561 | 7:16 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 3h54 | 11:10 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
9561+ ICE 370 | On time 7:16 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 7h53 | 3:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
TGV 9551 | On time 9:06 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 3h54 | 1:00 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
9551 | 9:06 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 3h54 | 1:00 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
9573+ ICE 370 | On time 10:53 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 4h16 | 3:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 9573 · ICE 370 | On time 10:53 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 4h16 | 3:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
9573+ ICE 72 | 10:53 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 4h47 | 3:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
9573 · TGV 9583 | 10:53 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 5h07 | 4:00 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 9591 | Delayed 11:07 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 3h49 | 1:10 PM 1:10 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 9553 | On time 1:10 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 3h53 | 5:03 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
9553 | 1:10 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 3h53 | 5:03 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
TGV 9575+ ICE 104 · ICE 594 | On time 1:52 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 4h17 | 6:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
TGV 9575+ ICE 1572 | On time 1:52 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 4h22 | 6:14 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
9575+ ECE 5320 | 1:52 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 4h52 | 6:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
9575+ ICE 2 | On time 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 | |
9575+ ICE 70 | 1:52 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 5h48 | 7:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
9575+ ICE 272 | On time 1:52 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 9h17 | 11:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Paris Gare de l'Est to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $79 (€65) but you can travel from only $24 (€20) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:16, the last at 20:19. The fastest train covers the 295 miles (475 km) distance in 3h 49m.
Distance 295 miles (475 km) |
Average train duration 3h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $79 (€65) |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 3h 49m |
First train 5:16 AM |
Last train 8:19 PM |
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Low Season Jul - Sep |
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Discover the best of Frankfurt (Main) Hbf — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trip today.
Frankfurt’s premier art museum, known for its outstanding collection from Old Masters to contemporary works and major temporary exhibitions.
One of Germany’s most famous natural history museums, especially popular for its dinosaur and biodiversity displays.
Major exhibition hall in the old town area, presenting high-profile modern and contemporary art shows.
Frankfurt’s historic central square, lined with reconstructed traditional buildings and essential for first-time visitors.
Recreated old town quarter between Römer and the cathedral, blending historic atmosphere with modern reconstruction.
The museum embankment along the Main, ideal for scenic walks and easy access to several of Frankfurt’s top museums.
Thin smoked pork sausages traditionally served warm with bread, mustard, and potato salad. They are one of Frankfurt’s most famous regional specialties.
A classic Frankfurt herb sauce made with seven fresh herbs, usually mixed with sour cream or yogurt and served with potatoes and boiled eggs. It is strongly tied to local identity.
A tangy sour milk cheese marinated with onions, vinegar, and caraway. It is a traditional Hessian tavern dish, especially popular with apple wine.
Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant in Palmengarten, known for refined modern cuisine and one of Frankfurt’s most acclaimed upscale dining experiences.
Traditional apple wine tavern in Sachsenhausen known for classic Frankfurt and Hessian dishes such as Grüne Soße, Handkäs, and schnitzel in a lively local atmosphere.
Established traditional venue serving Frankfurt classics and apple wine in a rustic setting with generous portions and a strong local reputation.
Prices are high by German standards, especially near the station. Supermarkets and bakeries help keep costs down.
Service is often included, but rounding up is standard. In restaurants, add about 5-10% for good service; round up in taxis and for delivery.
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Frankfurt (Main) Hbf -> Hauptwache, Frankfurt
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paris Gare de l'Est to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf 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 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Paris Gare de l'Est to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trains use the Paris Gare de l'Est to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Paris Gare de l'Est and Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is 1 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf 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: asiagourmet, Burger King, Ciao Bella, Coffee Fellows, Crepes de France Express, dean&david, Starbucks, Uddin's Sky Sportsbar, McDonald's, Dunkin Donuts, & many more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf. Information desks are located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located in the main hall. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Hotel Cristall, Grand Hotel Empire, Hotel Carlton.
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