- 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
$71
Average price
$100
Fastest journey
1 h 46 m
Average duration
2 h 33 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
284 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Thionville to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Thionville to Paris will cost around $100 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $71.
Of the 5 trains that leave Thionville for Paris on Mon, Jun 22, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 22 the direct trains cover the 284 km distance in an average of 2 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 46 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest trains will take 3 h 44 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.
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2580Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Thionville to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a flight costs an average of $79.
Distance: 176 miles (284 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$84 Average price | $41 Average price Cheapest | $245 Average price | $102 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 0m Average total duration 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 41m Average total duration 4h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.7kg 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 Thionville to Paris:
A bus is $42 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Thionville to Paris costing on average $84 (€69).
A bus is $203 (€166) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Thionville to Paris costing on average $245 (€200).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 30m.
Bus takes on average 4h 11m.
The journey is about 1h 4m faster (2h 30m by train vs 3h 34m by car) and roughly $19 (€15) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($84 (€69) vs $102 (€84)). 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.
Direct services run with SNCF | TGV INOUI.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Thionville to Paris trains for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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88524+ 2588 | On time 12:04 PM Thionville | 4h01 | 4:05 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
2870 | 2:34 PM Thionville | 1h56 | 4:30 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 0 transfersDirect | |
2874 | 3:34 PM Thionville | 1h45 | 5:19 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 0 transfersDirect | |
88610+ 2876 | 4:04 PM Thionville | 2h40 | 6:44 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
2886 | 7:12 PM Thionville | 2h01 | 9:13 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 0 transfersDirect | |
2892 | 8:35 PM Thionville | 1h45 | 10:20 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Thionville to Paris run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $25 (€21) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:45, the last at 21:40. The fastest train covers the 176 miles (284 km) distance in 1h 45m.
Distance 176 miles (284 km) |
Average train duration 2h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€21) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 45m |
First train 5:45 AM |
Last train 9:40 PM |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Thionville to Paris 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 Paris, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Thionville to Paris trains use the Thionville to Paris Gare de l'Est station pair, with some services arriving at Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV. Use this guide to compare Thionville and Paris train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Thionville is 1 km from Thionville city centre. Public transport options include:
Thionville has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Le Titanic, La Table de Louise
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Thionville. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Thionville. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Thionville: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Thionville: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Thionville: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Best Western Plus Thionville Centre, Tulip Inn Residence Thionville, Hotel Kyriad Prestige Thionville.
Thionville, Porte Saarlouis has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Thionville, Porte Saarlouis: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
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.
Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV is 3 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: I Love Paris by Guy Martin, Caviar House & Prunier Seafood Bar
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Moxy Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, Sheraton Paris Airport Hotel & Conference Centre, Novotel Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
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