Cheapest price
$136
Average price
$171
Fastest journey
3 h 38 m
Average duration
3 h 48 m
Trains per day
29
Distance
479 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paris to Frankfurt am Main is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris to Frankfurt am Main will cost around $171 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $136.
Of the 29 trains that leave Paris for Frankfurt am Main on Wed, Jul 09, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 09 the direct trains cover the 479 km distance in an average of 3 h 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 38 m .
On Wed, 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.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 22m. 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 €22, and a flight costs an average of €134.
Distance: 297 miles (479 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€152 Average price | €51 Average price Cheapest | €544 Average price |
5h 20m Average total duration 4h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 11m Average total duration 7h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | On time 3:10 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 3h49 | 6:59 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:10 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 3h49 | 6:59 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 3:10 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 3h57 | 7:07 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | On time 3:54 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 5h05 | 8:59 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() | Delayed 3:54 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 4h14 | 8:11 PM 8:11 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() | On time 3:54 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 4h12 | 8:06 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | 3:54 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 6h28 | 10:22 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | 3:54 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 5h14 | 9:08 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 5:07 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 3h52 | 8:59 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
Wednesday, July 9 | |||||
![]() | On time 7:06 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 3h53 | 10:59 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:06 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 3h53 | 10:59 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() ![]() | On time 7:06 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 4h01 | 11:07 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | Delayed 7:55 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 3h56 | 11:53 AM 11:53 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 transfers | |
![]() | On time 7:55 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 3h57 | 11:52 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
![]() | Delayed 7:55 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 4h09 | 12:05 PM 12:05 PMFrankfurt South station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 7:55 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 4h12 | 12:07 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 8:53 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 5h14 | 2:07 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 8:53 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 4h14 | 1:07 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 8:53 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 5h06 | 1:59 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | 8:53 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 8h06 | 4:59 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 8:53 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 4h15 | 1:08 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | On time 8:53 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 4h15 | 1:08 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:10 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 3h49 | 2:59 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() ![]() | 11:53 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 5h06 | 4:59 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | 11:53 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 9h15 | 9:08 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | 11:53 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 4h51 | 4:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:21 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 3h38 | 4:59 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() ![]() | 1:21 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 6h47 | 8:08 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() | 1:21 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 4h31 | 5:52 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | 1:21 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 7h47 | 9:08 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | 1:55 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 6h13 | 8:08 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() | 1:55 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 7h13 | 9:08 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | 1:55 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 3h57 | 5:52 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Distance 297 miles (479 km) |
Average train duration 4h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $112 (€90) |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 3h 38m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:55 |
Buy your official Deutsche Bahn, TGV and SNCF ICE train tickets between Paris and Frankfurt am Main from $49 (€39) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most affordable trip.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel.
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