4.9
4.6
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Paris to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 44m. 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 $27, and a flight costs an average of $123.
Distance: 296 miles (477 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$176 Average price | $53 Average price Cheapest | $338 Average price | $157 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 5m Average total duration 4h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 55m Average total duration 6h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 59m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | 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 Paris to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf:
A bus is $123 (€99) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf costing on average $176 (€143).
A bus is $284 (€230) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf costing on average $338 (€273).
Other travel options to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 35m.
Bus takes on average 6h 25m.
Travel optionsfrom Paris to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
How to get from Paris to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Paris to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
012:00 PM8h00Paris8:00 PMFrankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof$381One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 012:00 PM8h00Paris8:00 PMFrankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof$381One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AF10188:45 PM1h20Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport10:05 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport$2501One-way0 transfers
Other options
95617:16 AM3h54Paris Gare de l'Est11:10 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$1101One-way0 transfers- ICE 95555:10 PM3h53Paris Gare de l'Est9:03 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$1111One-way0 transfers
TGV 95617:16 AM3h54Paris Gare de l'Est11:10 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$1111One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:30 AM9h00Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)6:30 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$461One-way0 transfers- FlixBus11:50 AM9h20Champigny-sur-Marne, Avenue des Grands Godets / D1459:10 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$471One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:50 PM8h40Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)1:30 AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$491One-way0 transfers
DE42928:25 AM1h30Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport9:55 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport$1841One-way0 transfers- DE426411:10 AM1h30Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport12:40 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport$1841One-way0 transfers
- DE42144:45 PM1h30Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport6:15 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport$1991One-way0 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Jun 16
Jun 17
Jun 18
Jun 19
Jun 20
Jun 21
Jun 22
Jun 23
Jun 24
Jun 25
Jun 26
Jun 27
Jun 28
Jun 29
Jun 30
Jul 01
Jul 02
Jul 03
Jul 04
Jul 05
Jul 06
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Paris to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Travel to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf 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 Paris to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf:
A bus is $123 (€99) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf costing on average $176 (€143).
A bus is $284 (€230) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf costing on average $338 (€273).
Other travel options to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 35m.
Bus takes on average 6h 25m.
- Around 42 flights per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paris and Frankfurt (Main) Hbf as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Travel with TGV, Deutsche Bahn, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Sindbad to go to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Condor Flugdienst, Air France, Lufthansa Cityline, Swiss, Air Dolomiti to go to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf by flight.
- 7 direct trains per day with TGV, Deutsche Bahn, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
- 9 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Sindbad.
- 7 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Condor Flugdienst, Air France, Lufthansa Cityline.
Travelling from Paris to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
