How much does a train ticket cost from Frankfurt am Main to Paris?

The cheapest train tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Paris start from £45. The average price for this train route is around £92. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Frankfurt am Main to Paris?

The average train journey time from Frankfurt am Main to Paris is 3h 56m, covering a distance of 295 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 3h 42m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE .

Which train operators serve the Frankfurt am Main to Paris route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 2 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE , FlixTrain , FlixBus , Deutsche Bahn - SNCF , TGV inOui .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Frankfurt am Main to Paris?

The earliest train from Frankfurt am Main to Paris departs at 05:56. And the latest train departs at 14:05.

Which is the best train operator from Frankfurt am Main to Paris?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is TGV inOui , with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 53 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Frankfurt am Main to Paris?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator TGV inOui has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Frankfurt am Main to Paris?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is TGV inOui , with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Frankfurt am Main to Paris?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Train Frankfurt am Main to Paris from £45 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Frankfurt am Main to Paris on 7 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Flixtrain + Flixbus		19:36	Südbahnhof	11h 49m	07:25	Bercy Seine	Cheapest
Flixtrain + Flixbus		11:36	Südbahnhof	10h 54m	22:30	Bercy Seine	Fastest

Next departures from Frankfurt am Main to Paris on 8 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Flixtrain + Flixbus		19:36	Südbahnhof	11h 49m	07:25	Bercy Seine	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Frankfurt am Main to Paris on 9 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Flixtrain + Flixbus		19:36	Südbahnhof	11h 49m	07:25	Bercy Seine	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Frankfurt am Main to Paris on 10 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Flixtrain + Flixbus		19:36	Südbahnhof	11h 49m	07:25	Bercy Seine	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Frankfurt am Main to Paris on 11 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Flixtrain + Flixbus		19:36	Südbahnhof	11h 49m	07:25	Bercy Seine	Cheapest
Flixtrain + Flixbus		11:36	Südbahnhof	10h 54m	22:30	Bercy Seine	Fastest

Next departures from Frankfurt am Main to Paris on 12 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Flixtrain + Flixbus		19:36	Südbahnhof	11h 49m	07:25	Bercy Seine	Cheapest
Flixtrain + Flixbus		11:36	Südbahnhof	10h 54m	22:30	Bercy Seine	Fastest

Next departures from Frankfurt am Main to Paris on 13 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Flixtrain + Flixbus		19:36	Südbahnhof	11h 49m	07:25	Bercy Seine	Cheapest
Flixtrain + Flixbus		11:36	Südbahnhof	10h 54m	22:30	Bercy Seine	Fastest

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Paris

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Paris. The journey takes about 5 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

5h 50mAverage duration

297 milesDistance

20kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£20 - £118	Average duration11h 40m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£45 - £239	Average duration3h 56m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£25 - £50	Average duration5h 50m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Frankfurt am Main and Paris?

Frankfurt am Main

A
Südbahnhof
Hedderichstraße 51, 60594 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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B
Frankfurt Airport
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Paris

A
Paris Gare de Lyon
Paris Gare de Lyon, Place Louis-Armand, 75571 Paris, France
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B
Gare du Nord
95 Rue de Maubeuge, 75010 Paris, France
C
Bercy Seine
210 Quai de Bercy, 75012 Paris, France
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D
Charles de Gaulle Airport
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E
Orly Airport
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F
Gare Montparnasse
Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2, 17 Bd de Vaugirard, 75015 Paris, France

Train Companies

Deutsche Bahn ICE

4/510 reviews

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness5

FlixTrain

3/517 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.1

FlixBus

3.5/511,541 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 11541 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at £21

Flixbus Frankfurt am Main Paris recent customer reviews

Everything was very efficient and on time until we hit a 3.5 hour delay on the motorway - I think due to an accident. Obviously not the fault of flixbus.

Gillian C.

6 October 2025

Deutsche Bahn - SNCF

TGV inOui

4/553 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.9

WiFi4

FR train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn, Renfe, Deutsche Bahn ICE, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Frankfurt am Main to Paris by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Frankfurt am Main to Paris?
The cheapest train tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Paris start from £45. The average price for this train route is around £92. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Frankfurt am Main to Paris?
The average train journey time from Frankfurt am Main to Paris is 3h 56m, covering a distance of 295 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 3h 42m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Frankfurt am Main to Paris route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 2 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn - SNCF, TGV inOui.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Frankfurt am Main to Paris?
The earliest train from Frankfurt am Main to Paris departs at 05:56. And the latest train departs at 14:05.
Which is the best train operator from Frankfurt am Main to Paris?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is TGV inOui, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 53 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Frankfurt am Main to Paris?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator TGV inOui has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Frankfurt am Main to Paris?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is TGV inOui, with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Frankfurt am Main to Paris?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.