How to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Paris

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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 $30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 15m. 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 $30, and a flight costs an average of $147.

Distance: 297 miles (479 km)

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$159

Average price

$49

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$374

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5h 14m

Average total duration

4h 44m

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30m

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6h 18m

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5h 48m

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6h 15m

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3h 15m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.5 - 1.2kg

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1.4 - 2.9kg

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from Frankfurt am Main to Paris

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

Our recommendation

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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 Bus30483
    7:00 AM8h05
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    3:05 PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    $641One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus30483
    7:00 AM8h05
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    3:05 PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    $641One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH1030
    9:45 AM1h15
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    11:00 AMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport
    $2851One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 9556
    8:53 AM3h58
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    12:51 PMParis Gare de l'Est
    $1691One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 513 · ICE 9556
    8:51 AM4h00
    Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
    12:51 PMParis Gare de l'Est
    $1761One-way
    1 transfer
  • TGV9556
    8:53 AM3h58
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    12:51 PMParis Gare de l'Est
    $1901One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus30485
    12:00 PM8h55
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    8:55 PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    $641One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:40 AM8h20
    Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    8:00 PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    $781One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:45 AM7h55
    Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    1:40 PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    $791One-way
    0 transfers
  • Condor FlugdienstDE4265
    8:55 AM1h20
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    10:15 AMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport
    $2661One-way
    0 transfers
  • Condor FlugdienstDE4215
    8:05 PM1h20
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    9:25 PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport
    $2661One-way
    0 transfers
  • Condor FlugdienstDE4293
    2:30 PM1h20
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    3:50 PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport
    $3291One-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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FAQs: Travel from Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main to Paris.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Paris including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Paris is a bus with an average price of $30 (€24).

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Paris:

A bus is $50 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Paris costing on average $80 (€65).

A bus is $117 (€95) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Paris costing on average $147 (€119).

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Paris is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 15m.

Other travel options to Paris take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 45m.

Bus takes on average 7h 55m.

The distance from Frankfurt am Main to Paris is approximately 297 miles (479 km).
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Paris is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Frankfurt am Main to Paris:
  • 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 am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) and arrive in Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Paris, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Condor Flugdienst, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Air France, Helvetic Airways, Cityjet, Swiss, KLM, Qatar Airways, Air Dolomiti, Air Baltic, ITA to go to Paris by flight.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Paris by bus.
  • Travel with TGV, Deutsche Bahn, TGV INOUI, Eurostar to go to Paris by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Frankfurt am Main to Paris with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Condor Flugdienst, Lufthansa Cityline, Air France, Cityjet, Air Dolomiti.
  • 10 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 6 direct trains per day with TGV, Deutsche Bahn, TGV INOUI.
Omio customers who travel from Frankfurt am Main 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.
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