How to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Paris

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Travel Information between Frankfurt am Main and Paris

distanceDistance296 miles (478 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$31 - $176
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $31 (€27) • 8 h
fastestFastest modeFlight • $176 (€153) • 1 h 15 min
carriersPopular travel companiesBlaBlaCar Bus, Lufthansa or Deutsche Bahn

Take a train, bus or flight to travel 296 miles (478 km) between Frankfurt am Main and Paris. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are BlaBlaCar Bus, Lufthansa or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Frankfurt am Main to Paris.

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from Frankfurt am Main to Paris

How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Paris by train, bus or flight.

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bus

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

BlaBlaCar Bus
12:00PM8h55
Frankfurt am Main
08:55PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
$411One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
BlaBlaCar Bus
10:50PM8h10
Frankfurt am Main
07:00AMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
$371One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Lufthansa
08:10PM1h15
Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
09:25PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
$6081One-way
0 transfers
Other options
SNCF | ICE
06:19AM4h19
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
10:38AMParis Gare de l'Est
$1371One-way
0 transfers
SNCF | ICE
05:54PM4h58
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
10:52PMParis Gare de l'Est
$1371One-way
0 transfers
SNCF | ICE
05:16AM4h36
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
09:52AMParis Gare de l'Est
$1371One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
05:50AM7h40
Frankfurt, Flughafen Terminal 2
01:30PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
$501One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
05:30AM8h00
Frankfurt am Main
01:30PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
$501One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
11:15AM8h45
Frankfurt am Main
08:00PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
$531One-way
0 transfers
Air France Hop
12:05PM1h30
Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
01:35PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
$3851One-way
0 transfers
Air France Hop
06:30PM1h30
Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
08:00PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
$3801One-way
0 transfers
Air France Hop
07:05AM1h35
Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
08:40AMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
$3851One-way
0 transfers

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Travel from Frankfurt to Paris: Journey Details

Anyone wanting to travel from Frankfurt to Paris will be able to select from buses, trains and flights. The fastest way to make the journey is by plane, which takes just over an hour. Trains come next, taking around 4 hours, while buses take a few hours longer. There are services every day, from early in the morning until late at night, and weekend services are as frequent as during the week.

Return trips from Paris to Frankfurt are also available.

How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Paris

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Paris, 88,33% 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 Frankfurt am Main 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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Buses from Frankfurt to Paris

Buses are a great way to travel from Frankfurt to Paris, with plenty of different options available. Direct buses from Frankfurt to Paris are provided by Infobus, Flixbus and Eurolines, while Megabus makes the journey with one change along the way. The earliest buses leave Frankfurt at 6:45 a.m., the final bus departs at 3:50 a.m. and the journey time ranges from 7 hours to over 10 hours. Most buses leave from Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof and get into Paris Porte Maillot.

Trains from Frankfurt to Paris

Trains from Frankfurt to Paris are an efficient way to travel between cities in Europe. Deutsche Bahn offers a daily service between the two cities, which takes between 3 hours 50 minutes and 4 and a half hours to make the journey. Services start at 6:00 a.m. and there are departures every couple of hours until 7:00 p.m.

Flights from Frankfurt to Paris

Flights from Frankfurt to Paris are also available. Both Lufthansa and Air France provide a direct service from Frankfurt Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle. The direct flight takes around 1 hour 15 minutes. The first service of the day leaves at 6:50 a.m. and the last take off is at 8:20 p.m., so there will always be plenty of choice.

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Travel on TGV, FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus travel from Frankfurt am Main to Paris at great prices. Omio finds you travel times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies all in one place.

TGV is a high-speed train company based in France with trains between Frankfurt am Main and Paris. It operates a fleet of modern, high-speed trains that can reach speeds of up to 320 km/h. The TGV offers a variety of train types, including the TGV Duplex, TGV Lyria, TGV InOui, and TGV OuiGo. Each train type offers different amenities, such as Wi-Fi, power outlets, and comfortable seating. The TGV also offers a variety of ticket types, including Standard, Flexi, and Prem's. Onboard facilities include a bar, restaurant, and luggage storage. The most popular routes for TGV are Paris to Lyon, Paris to Marseille, and Paris to Lille.

    BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS), a subsidiary of the popular French carpooling company, BlaBlaCar, is a travel company operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe. Founded in France, BlaBlaCar Bus provides connections to over 300 destinations. Standard amenities on the travel include air conditioning, toilets, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long travel journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. On select routes there is also free Wi-Fi available. BlaBlaCar Bus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags per person.

      Brussels Airlines is Belgium’s leading airline. Check the ticket fares for your travel from Frankfurt am Main to Paris: Economy Classic, Economy Flex and Business.

        FAQs: Travel from Frankfurt am Main to Paris

        FAQs: 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 Frankfurt am Main to Paris.
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        You can get between Frankfurt am Main and Paris 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.

        The cheapest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Paris is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $31 (€27) compared to other travel options to Paris:

        Taking a bus costs $145 (€126) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $176 (€153) for the same trip.

        A bus is $48 (€42) less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Paris costing on average $80 (€69).

        The quickest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Paris is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 15 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

        Getting to Paris by bus takes 8 h on average.

        Train takes 3 h 42 min on average.

        The Frankfurt am Main to Paris distance is around 296 miles (478 km).

        The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Paris is:

        • Around 4 buses per day.
        • 1 train per day.

        However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Frankfurt am Main to Paris as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

        These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Frankfurt am Main to Paris:

        • Buses mostly leave from Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) and tend to arrive in Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine).
        • Flights mostly leave from Frankfurt am Main Airport and tend to arrive in Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.

        Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Frankfurt am Main to Paris:

        • You can travel to Paris from Frankfurt am Main by bus with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar or Movelia. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $31 (€27) with BlaBlaCar Bus from Frankfurt am Main to Paris.
        • You can travel from Frankfurt am Main to Paris by flight with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline (2), KLM Cityhopper, Air France, Air Dolomiti, LAER, KLM, Air Baltic, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings or Austrian Airlines. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $249 (€216) with Lufthansa from Frankfurt am Main to Paris.
        • You can travel to Paris from Frankfurt am Main by train with Deutsche Bahn, SNCF ICE, TGV, TGV INOUI, SNCF | TGV INOUI or ÖBB Nightjet. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $97 (€84) with SNCF ICE from Frankfurt am Main to Paris.

        Yes, there are direct services available from Frankfurt am Main to Paris with the following travel companies:

        • Direct bus available with BlaBlaCar Bus or FlixBus 4 direct buses per day.
        • 1 direct train per day with Deutsche Bahn, SNCF ICE or ÖBB Nightjet.

        Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Paris as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Paris.

        Your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Paris doesn't have to end in Paris. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like London, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Milan or Brussels. If you’d like to add London, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Milan or Brussels to your Frankfurt am Main to Paris tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Paris today!
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