How to travel from Berlin to Paris

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Berlin to Paris

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $58. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $58, and a train costs an average of $80.

Distance: 545 miles (878 km)

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Driving

$212

Average price

$201

Average price

$91

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Cheapest

$234

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(fuel + tolls)

8h 45m

Average total duration

8h 15m

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30m

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7h 13m

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4h 13m

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9h 12m

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8h 42m

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11h 42m

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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2.6 - 5.3kg

CO2 emissions

0.9 - 2.2kg

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Transavia France

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Paris is a bus with an average price of $91 (€74).

This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Paris:

A bus is $110 (€89) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Paris costing on average $201 (€163).

A bus is $122 (€98) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Paris costing on average $212 (€172).

The fastest way to travel from Berlin to Paris is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 13m.

Other travel options to Paris take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 15m.

Bus takes on average 8h 42m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Berlin and Paris including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Berlin to Paris among Omio's users.

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from Berlin to Paris

How to get from Berlin to Paris by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Berlin to Paris is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:20 PM11h50
    Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
    6:10 AMParis, Porte Maillot
    $801One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:20 PM11h50
    Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
    6:10 AMParis, Porte Maillot
    $801One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • easyJetU25159
    6:00 AM1h50
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    7:50 AMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport
    $2011One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 377 · ICE 9550
    2:37 PM8h15
    Berlin Hbf
    10:52 PMParis Gare de l'Est
    $1611One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 277 · ICE 9556
    4:34 AM8h17
    Berlin Hbf
    12:51 PMParis Gare de l'Est
    $1851One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 279 · ICE 9590
    6:31 AM8h20
    Berlin Hbf
    2:51 PMParis Gare de l'Est
    $1851One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:55 PM12h15
    Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
    6:10 AMParis, Porte Maillot
    $801One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:20 PM12h55
    Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
    8:15 AMParis, Porte Maillot
    $831One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:20 PM16h50
    Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
    2:10 PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    $961One-way
    0 transfers
  • Transavia FranceTO4061
    9:05 AM1h50
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    10:55 AMParis Orly Airport
    $2131One-way
    0 transfers
  • Transavia FranceTO4069
    6:55 PM1h55
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    8:50 PMParis Orly Airport
    $2551One-way
    0 transfers
  • British AirwaysBA991 · BA314
    2:50 PM8h05
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    10:55 PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport
    $2871One-way
    1 transfer

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How to Travel 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

Berlin to Paris Travel Comparison

Average Price

Travel Time

Cheapest Time to Book

buses

€51

14:15 h

2 Weeks Ahead

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€100

8:01 h

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€74

1:45 h

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What is the best way to travel from Berlin to Paris?

Cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Paris


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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.


Fastest way to travel from Berlin to Paris


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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.


Most popular way to travel from Berlin to Paris


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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.


How to get from Berlin to Paris

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Berlin to Paris, 38,69% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Berlin to Paris and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Berlin to Paris

Travel to Paris easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Berlin to Paris.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Berlin and Paris including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Paris is a bus with an average price of $91 (€74).

This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Paris:

A bus is $110 (€89) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Paris costing on average $201 (€163).

A bus is $122 (€98) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Paris costing on average $212 (€172).

The fastest way to travel from Berlin to Paris is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 13m.

Other travel options to Paris take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 15m.

Bus takes on average 8h 42m.

The distance from Berlin to Paris is approximately 545 miles (878 km).
The average frequency per day from Berlin to Paris is:
  • Around 78 flights per day.
  • Around 25 buses per day.
  • Around 16 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Berlin and Paris as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Berlin to Paris:
  • Flights mostly depart from Berlin Brandenburg Airport and arrive in Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Paris Gare de l'Est.
  • Buses mostly depart from Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) and arrive in Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Berlin to Paris, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with easyJet, Transavia France, Air France, Lufthansa, Condor Flugdienst, KLM, Amelia, Sas Airways, Austrian Airlines, Swiss, Lufthansa City Airlines, Amelia International, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Air Baltic, Lot Polish Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Cityjet, British Airways, Luxair, Edelweiss Air to go to Paris by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Paris by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, TGV, ÖBB | Nightjet, Alibus, SNCF | TGV INOUI, FlixTrain, Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Paris by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Berlin to Paris with the following travel companies:
  • 10 direct flights per day with easyJet, Transavia France, Air France, Amelia, Amelia International.
  • 9 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, TGV, ÖBB | Nightjet, Alibus.
Omio customers who travel from Berlin to Paris often also extend their vacation to go to London, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Milan, Brussels. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Paris and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Paris to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Paris, you can explore Montmartre, known for its bohemian vibe and the Sacré-Cœur Basilica, or enjoy a Seine River Cruise for unique views of the city's landmarks. Discover the lively Latin Quarter and the trendy Marais district with its boutiques and cafes. Don't miss a show at the Moulin Rouge for an extravagant cabaret experience. For sightseeing, visit the iconic Eiffel Tower, the expansive Louvre Museum, the historic Notre-Dame Cathedral, and the Arc de Triomphe, each offering a glimpse into Paris's rich heritage.
Typically, 3 to 5 days in Paris is sufficient to explore major attractions like the Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Montmartre, and enjoy local cuisine.
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