How to get from Berlin to Paris by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Berlin to Paris is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 544 miles (878 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus or flight | |
Ticket price range | $124 - $482 | |
Cheapest mode | Bus • $124 (€110) • 14 h 31 min | |
Fastest mode | Flight • $482 (€428) • 1 h 45 min | |
Popular travel companies | FlixBus or Air France |
Travel 544 miles (878 km) by bus or flight to Paris from Berlin. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 45 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $124 (€110). The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus or Air France among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or flight from Berlin to Paris.
If you want to travel from Berlin to Paris, you can choose between flights, trains, and buses, depending on your schedule and budget. Flying is easily the quickest route, but trains offer a comfortable alternative, and buses will usually be the cheapest way to travel.
Trains from Berlin to Paris | Buses from Berlin to Paris | Flights from Berlin to Paris
Average Price |
Travel Time |
Cheapest Time to Book |
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€51 |
14:15 h |
2 Weeks Ahead |
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€100 |
8:01 h |
2 Weeks Ahead |
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€74 |
1:45 h |
2 Months Ahead |
Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Paris. Buses traveling from Berlin to Paris depart from Berlin ZOB and take at least 14:15 h to arrive at either Paris' Gare Bercy, Porte Maillot, Porte d'Orléans, or Routiere Gallieni bus station. Approximately 10 buses travel from Berlin to Paris every day with the first bus departing Berlin at 11:15 a.m. Bus companies that travel from Berlin to Paris include Flixbus and Eurolines. Most buses traveling from Berlin to Paris involve a transfer, there is only 1 direct bus per day.
Flying is the fastest way to travel from Berlin to Paris. Taking a flight is still the fastest way to travel from Berlin to Paris even when travel time to and from Paris and Berlin's airports is taken into consideration. Taking a flight is 3½ hours faster than taking a high-speed Deutsche Bahn train and approximately 10 hours faster than taking the bus. Flights traveling from Berlin to Paris depart from either Berlin's Tegel or Schönefeld airport and arrive at either Paris' Charles de Gaulle or Orly airport. Airlines that fly directly from Berlin to Paris include Air France, EasyJet, Eurowings, and Air Berlin.
Taking a flight is the most popular way to travel from Berlin to Paris. Taking a flight is significantly faster and less expensive that taking the train when booked even slightly ahead of time. Alternatively, while traveling from Berlin to Paris by bus is €23 cheaper than taking a flight on average, they also take almost 10 hours longer to arrive in Paris. Approximately 10 direct flights travel from Berlin to Paris per day. Some of the airline ticket cost can be offset by planning ahead and booking your Berlin to Paris travel as far ahead of time as possible.
You can travel by train, bus or flight for as low as $65 (€58). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of travel 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, which you can also use for your travel between Berlin and Paris. DB uses different types of travel 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. For example, while bathrooms are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain travel.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
There are 2 travel options from Berlin to Paris: bus or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Berlin to Paris is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $124 (€110) compared to other travel options to Paris:
Taking a bus costs $358 (€318) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $482 (€428) for the same trip.
The fastest way from Berlin to Paris is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 45 min.
There are alternative travel options to Paris that take longer:
Bus takes on average 14 h 31 min.
Paris is approximately 544 miles (878 km) away from Berlin.
The average frequency per day from Berlin to Paris is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Paris from Berlin as scheduled services by bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Berlin to Paris:
The following travel companies offer services from Berlin to Paris:
Yes, there are direct routes from Berlin to Paris with the following travel companies:
Direct services to Paris tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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