- 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
$114
Average price
$169
Fastest journey
6 h 26 m
Average duration
6 h 34 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
665 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Erfurt to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Erfurt to Paris will cost around $169 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $114.
It's difficult to get from Erfurt to Paris without transferring at least once.
ICE 931 · ICE 75+
TGV 9570
ICE 896 · ICE 9516
ICE 1568+
TGV 9560
ICE 591 · ECE 151+
TGV 9576
ICE 1654 · ICE 9590
ICE 1568+
TGV 9560
ICE 1654 · ICE 9590
ICE 896 · ICE 9516
ICE 1652+
TGV 9512
ICE 2593 · ICE 71 · ICE 9584Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Erfurt to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $51. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $51, and a train costs an average of $94.
Distance: 413 miles (665 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$198 Average price | $73 Average price Cheapest | $203 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 6m Average total duration Fastest 6h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 23m Average total duration 9h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Erfurt to Paris:
A bus is $125 (€102) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erfurt to Paris costing on average $198 (€162).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 53m.
The journey is about 1h 57m faster (6h 36m by train vs 8h 33m by car) and roughly $5 (€4) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($198 (€162) vs $203 (€166)). 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 Deutsche Bahn, TGV.
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 Erfurt to Paris trains for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 2593 · ICE 71+ TGV 9574 | On time 7:30 AM Erfurt Hbf | 6h37 | 2:07 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
ICE 2293 · ICE 71+ TGV 9574 | On time 7:30 AM Erfurt Hbf | 6h37 | 2:07 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1654 · ICE 9590 | On time 8:16 AM Erfurt Hbf | 6h35 | 2:51 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1652+ TGV 9552 | On time 10:16 AM Erfurt Hbf | 6h34 | 4:50 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 837+ TGV 9580+ ICE 9572 | On time 11:09 AM Erfurt Hbf | 7h07 | 6:16 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1568+ TGV 9560 | On time 2:16 PM Erfurt Hbf | 6h26 | 8:42 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 756 · ICE 9550 | On time 4:16 PM Erfurt Hbf | 6h36 | 10:52 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
ICE 591 · ECE 151+ TGV 9576 | On time 5:21 AM Erfurt Hbf | 7h14 | 12:35 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
ICE 896 · ICE 9516 | On time 6:16 AM Erfurt Hbf | 6h35 | 12:51 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Erfurt to Paris run on average 5 times per day, taking around 6h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $94 (€77) but you can travel from only $51 (€42) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 413 miles (665 km) distance in 6h 1m.
Distance 413 miles (665 km) |
Average train duration 6h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $94 (€77) |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 6h 1m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
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Best time to book 49 days |
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The World’s most visited museum, home to the Mona Lisa, vast antiquities collections, and major French masterpieces. Essential for first-time visitors.
A Former railway station turned museum, best known for its outstanding Impressionist and Post-Impressionist collection including Monet, Van Gogh, and Degas.
Paris’s iconic modern and contemporary art museum, famous for its inside-out architecture and strong international collection. A top choice for modern art fans.
A Hilltop district known for village-like streets, artists, staircases, and cinematic city views. One of Paris’s most atmospheric walking areas.
A Historic neighborhood mixing elegant mansions, boutiques, galleries, and lively streets. Popular with both locals and visitors for wandering.
Paris’s most famous avenue, stretching from Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe. Best known for grand urban scenery and flagship stores.
Buttery, flaky viennoiserie closely associated with Parisian breakfast culture and best enjoyed fresh from a neighborhood boulangerie.
The iconic Paris loaf with a crisp crust and chewy crumb, central to daily meals and protected by French baking tradition.
Classic onion soup enriched with stock and topped with bread and melted cheese, a long-standing Paris bistro favorite.
Luxury fine-dining restaurant at Le Bristol Paris, renowned for haute cuisine, exceptional service, and elegant surroundings.
Well-known Saint-Germain bistro celebrated for polished classic French cooking in an intimate, bustling setting.
Established Paris bistro famous for steak frites and traditional seasonal dishes with a warm neighborhood feel.
Paris is pricey for hotels and dining. Bakeries, markets, and lunch menus help keep daily costs lower.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great service is appreciated, not required. Round up for taxis; small change is fine at cafés.
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Paris Gare du Nord, Paris -> Chatelet-Les Halles, Paris
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Erfurt 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 Erfurt to Paris trains use the Erfurt Hbf to Paris Gare de l'Est station pair, with some services arriving at Paris Gare du Nord. Use this guide to compare Erfurt and Paris train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Erfurt 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: Istanbul Grill, McDonald's, Masala, Planet Comics
Wi-Fi is available at Erfurt Hbf. ATMs are available at Erfurt Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Erfurt Hbf. Information desks are available at Erfurt Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Erfurt Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Erfurt Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Erfurt Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Erfurt Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Krämerbrücke, Intercity Hotel, Pension am Dom, Best Western Plus Hotel Excelsior.
Erfurt Nord is 2 km from Erfurt city centre. Public transport options include:
Erfurt Nord 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: McDonald's, Bruzelkiste Tag & Nacht, Pizzeria Vulcano, Bagdad Döner
Wi-Fi is available at Erfurt Nord. ATMs are available at Erfurt Nord.
Ticket office support is available at Erfurt Nord. Information desks are available at Erfurt Nord.
Luggage storage is available at Erfurt Nord. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Erfurt Nord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Erfurt Nord: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Erfurt Nord.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Lindeneck, Pension Feldschlößchen.
Erfurt-Bischleben is 5 km from Erfurt city centre. Public transport options include:
Erfurt-Bischleben has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Zur Schuhleiste, Bachstelze
Wi-Fi is available at Erfurt-Bischleben. ATMs are available at Erfurt-Bischleben.
Ticket office support is available at Erfurt-Bischleben. Information desks are available at Erfurt-Bischleben.
Luggage storage is available at Erfurt-Bischleben. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Erfurt-Bischleben: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Erfurt-Bischleben: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Erfurt-Bischleben.
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.
Paris Gare du Nord is 3 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris Gare du Nord has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Terminus Nord, Chez Casimir, Brasserie Terminus Nord, McDonald’s, Bonne Journeé, Autogrill Grignotin, Autogrill Chips & Snacks
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 04:45 - 01:30. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on level -1, close to Platform 3 near the Rue de Maubeuge entrance. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Paris Gare du Nord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Paris Gare du Nord: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris Gare du Nord: Elevators, tactile warning strips. Contact the Accès Plus Mobility Service Centre at +33 890640650 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Hotel Whistler, Mercure Paris Gare du Nord, Ibis Paris Gare du Nord, Le Matissia, OKKO Hotels Paris Gare de l'Est.
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