- 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
$82
Average price
$108
Fastest journey
3 h 3 m
Average duration
3 h 19 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
464 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Pforzheim to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Pforzheim to Paris will cost around $108 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $82.
It's difficult to get from Pforzheim to Paris without transferring at least once.
19676 · ICE 9514
19672 · ICE 9516
17914 · 19672 · ICE 9516
17928 · 19676 · ICE 9514
19010+
TGV 9574
19010+
TGV 9574
19674 · ICE 9590
19672 · ICE 9516
19676 · ICE 9514
17922 · 19674 · ICE 9590Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Pforzheim to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $39. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 59m. 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 $39, and a flight costs an average of $101.
Distance: 288 miles (464 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$137 Average price | $60 Average price Cheapest | $183 Average price | $112 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 40m Average total duration 6h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 57m Average total duration 3h 57m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.8kg 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 Pforzheim to Paris:
A bus is $77 (€63) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Pforzheim to Paris costing on average $137 (€112).
A bus is $123 (€101) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Pforzheim to Paris costing on average $183 (€150).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 57m.
Bus takes on average 6h 10m.
You'll arrive about 3h 18m sooner (2h 59m by train vs 6h 17m by car). Tickets start at around $137 (€112) compared to roughly $112 (€91) 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 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 Pforzheim to Paris trains for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
19006+ TGV 9576 | On time 9:03 AM Pforzheim Hbf | 3h32 | 12:35 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
17914 · 19672 · ICE 9516 | On time 9:19 AM Pforzheim Maihälden | 3h32 | 12:51 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
19672 · ICE 9516 | On time 9:31 AM Pforzheim Hbf | 3h20 | 12:51 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
19010+ TGV 9574 | On time 11:03 AM Pforzheim Hbf | 3h03 | 2:06 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
17922 · 19674 · ICE 9590 | On time 11:19 AM Pforzheim Maihälden | 3h32 | 2:51 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
19674 · ICE 9590 | On time 11:31 AM Pforzheim Hbf | 3h20 | 2:51 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
17928 · 19676 · ICE 9514 | On time 1:19 PM Pforzheim Maihälden | 3h33 | 4:52 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
19676 · ICE 9514 | On time 1:31 PM Pforzheim Hbf | 3h21 | 4:52 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Pforzheim to Paris run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $45 (€37) but you can travel from only $39 (€32) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:46, the last at 19:32. The fastest train covers the 288 miles (464 km) distance in 3h 3m.
Distance 288 miles (464 km) |
Average train duration 2h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $45 (€37) |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 3h 3m |
First train 12:46 AM |
Last train 7:32 PM |
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Low Season Jul - Sep |
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Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 49 days |
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