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Compare train, bus, and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Paris
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, and a flight costs an average of $136.
Distance: 297 miles (479 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$181 Average price | $52 Average price Cheapest | $309 Average price | $158 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 52m Average total duration 4h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 28m Average total duration 5h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 10m Average total duration Fastest 3h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.9kg 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 Frankfurt am Main to Paris:
A bus is $129 (€104) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Paris costing on average $181 (€146).
A bus is $257 (€208) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Paris costing on average $309 (€250).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 22m.
Bus takes on average 5h 58m.
Travel optionsfrom Frankfurt am Main to Paris
How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Paris by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
07:35 AM6h55Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof2:30 PMParis$381One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 07:35 AM6h55Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof2:30 PMParis$381One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- LH103412:30 PM1h15Frankfurt am Main Airport1:45 PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport$2571One-way0 transfers
Other options
ICE 95686:53 AM3h43Frankfurt (Main) Hbf10:36 AMParis Gare de l'Est$1241One-way0 transfers- TGV 95604:55 PM3h47Frankfurt (Main) Hbf8:42 PMParis Gare de l'Est$1241One-way0 transfers
- ICE 95585:54 AM3h56Frankfurt (Main) Hbf9:50 AMParis Gare de l'Est$1241One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:15 AM8h45Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)8:00 PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)$431One-way0 transfers- FlixBus · FlixBus10:40 PM11h10Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)9:50 AMParis, Porte Maillot$471One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus5:20 AM8h20Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)1:40 PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)$471One-way0 transfers
DE42658:30 AM1h20Frankfurt am Main Airport9:50 AMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport$1741One-way0 transfers- DE42938:05 PM1h20Frankfurt am Main Airport9:25 PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport$1741One-way0 transfers
- DE42152:30 PM1h20Frankfurt am Main Airport3:50 PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport$2331One-way0 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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Paris:
A bus is $129 (€104) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Paris costing on average $181 (€146).
A bus is $257 (€208) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Paris costing on average $309 (€250).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 22m.
Bus takes on average 5h 58m.
- Around 43 flights per day.
- Around 15 trains per day.
- Around 14 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main and Paris as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and arrive in Paris Gare de l'Est.
- Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) and arrive in Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine).
- Travel with TGV, Deutsche Bahn, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Paris by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Sindbad to go to Paris by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Condor Flugdienst, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Baltic, KLM Cityhopper, Air France, Lufthansa City Airlines, Cityjet, Swiss, KLM, Qatar Airways, Air Dolomiti, ITA to go to Paris by flight.
- 7 direct trains per day with TGV, Deutsche Bahn, SNCF | TGV INOUI.
- 10 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Sindbad.
- 7 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Condor Flugdienst, Lufthansa Cityline, Air France, Cityjet, Air Dolomiti.
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