- Must visit
Städel Museum
Frankfurt’s leading fine art museum with major European works from the Middle Ages to contemporary art; a top choice on the Museumsufer.
Cheapest price
$173
Average price
$258
Fastest journey
3 h 49 m
Average duration
3 h 52 m
Trains per day
36
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 $258 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $173.
Of the 36 trains that leave Paris Gare de l'Est for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf on Mon, May 25, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 25 the direct trains cover the 475 km distance in an average of 3 h 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 49 m .
On Mon, May 25 the slowest trains will take 3 h 54 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.
TGV 9551
ICE 9557
ICE 9557 · ICE 272
ICE 9579 · ICE 2
9571+
ICE 370
ICE 9591
ICE 9579 · ICE 2
ICE 9563
TGV 9551
9551Omio 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 $135.
Distance: 295 miles (475 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$166 Average price | $51 Average price Cheapest | $287 Average price | $158 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 $114 (€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 $166 (€134).
A bus is $236 (€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 $287 (€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 $166 (€134) compared to roughly $158 (€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, Sunday, May 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9593+ TGV 9583 | On time 10:43 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 5h17 | 4:00 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
9593+ ICE 370 | On time 10:43 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 4h26 | 3:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
9593+ ICE 72 | On time 10:43 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 4h57 | 3:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
9593+ ECE 150 | On time 10:43 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 8h01 | 6:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
9593+ ICE 2 | On time 10:43 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 11h00 | 9:43 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
9593+ ICE 9591 | Delayed 10:43 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 4h13 | 1:11 PM 1:11 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
TGV 9593+ ICE 370 | On time 10:43 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 4h26 | 3:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 9591 | Delayed 11:07 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 3h49 | 1:11 PM 1:11 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
9591+ ICE 72 | On time 11:07 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 4h33 | 3:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
9591+ ECE 150 | On time 11:07 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 7h37 | 6:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
9591+ ICE 2 | On time 11:07 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 10h36 | 9:43 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
9591 | Delayed 11:07 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 3h49 | 1:11 PM 1:11 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
9591 · TGV 9583 | On time 11:07 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 4h53 | 4:00 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 9553 | On time 1:10 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 4h03 | 5:13 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 9553 · ICE 278 | On time 1:10 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 3h59 | 5:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
9553 | 1:10 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 3h53 | 5:03 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
9575+ ECE 150 | 1:52 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 4h52 | 6:44 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 | |
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 | |
9575+ ICE 272 | On time 1:52 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 9h17 | 11:09 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 | |
TGV 9575+ ICE 574 | On time 1:52 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 4h48 | 6:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
TGV 9575+ ECE 150 | On time 1:52 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 4h52 | 6:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
9575+ ICE 9563 | On time 1:52 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 5h21 | 7:13 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 9563 | On time 3:21 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 3h52 | 7:13 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
9563+ ICE 2 | On time 3:21 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 6h22 | 9:43 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
9563+ ICE 102 · ICE 592 | 3:21 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 4h48 | 8:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
9563+ ICE 272 | On time 3:21 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 7h48 | 11:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
9563 | 3:21 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 3h52 | 7:13 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
9563+ ICE 70 | 3:21 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 4h19 | 7:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
9589+ ICE 100 · ICE 590 | On time 5:53 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 4h16 | 10:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
9589+ ICE 272 | On time 5:53 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 5h16 | 11:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
TGV 9589+ ICE 2 | On time 5:53 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 3h50 | 9:43 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
9589+ 15996 · ICE 990 | 5:53 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 6h16 | 12:09 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
TGV 9589+ ICE 100 · ICE 590 | On time 5:53 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 4h16 | 10:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 9557 · ICE 272 | On time 7:06 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 4h03 | 11:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 9557 | On time 7:06 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 4h07 | 11:13 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
9557 | 7:06 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 3h57 | 11:03 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, May 25 | |||||
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 72 | 6:41 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 8h59 | 3:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
9571+ ICE 370 | 6:41 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 8h28 | 3:09 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 | |
9571+ ICE 9591 | 6:41 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 8h15 | 2:56 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
TGV 9551 | 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 | |
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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 $80 (€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 $80 (€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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Discover the best of Frankfurt (Main) — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Frankfurt (Main) trip today.
Frankfurt’s leading fine art museum with major European works from the Middle Ages to contemporary art; a top choice on the Museumsufer.
Popular natural history museum famous for dinosaur skeletons, biodiversity displays, and strong family appeal.
One of Germany’s best-known contemporary art museums, noted for its striking architecture and strong postwar and modern collections.
Frankfurt’s historic central square, rebuilt with traditional character and surrounded by major sights; essential for first-time visitors.
Riverside museum district along the Main, ideal for walking between major cultural institutions and enjoying classic city views.
Recreated old town quarter between Römer and the cathedral, now highly popular for architecture, photos, and short strolls.
Thin smoked pork sausages traditionally served hot with mustard, bread, and potato salad. They are one of Frankfurt’s best-known culinary specialties.
A cold herb sauce made with seven herbs, usually served with boiled eggs and potatoes. It is a classic Frankfurt regional dish, especially in spring.
A pungent sour-milk cheese marinated with onions, vinegar, and oil. It is a traditional Hessian tavern snack strongly associated with Frankfurt.
Established fine-dining restaurant in Palmengarten, known for refined modern cuisine and elegant service. One of Frankfurt’s top special-occasion venues.
Iconic indoor market with many established food stalls. A great place to sample regional specialties, sausages, cheese, pastries, and local drinks.
Popular long-running restaurant with an atmospheric courtyard and well-regarded East African cuisine near the center. Good for a distinctive casual meal.
Prices are high by German standards, especially near the station. Budget eats exist, but hotels and dining cost more than in smaller cities.
Service is usually included. Round up in cafés and taxis; in restaurants, add about 5-10% for good service and hand the tip directly when paying.
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