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There are 6 ways to get from Paris to Frankfurt am Main by train, bus, rideshare, car or plane

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Train

  1. Take the train from Paris Est to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf

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Bus

  1. Take the bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Frankfurt - Main bus station

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Rideshare

  1. Take the rideshare from Paris to Frankfurt

Drive

  1. Drive from Paris Gallieni to Frankfurt am Main

Fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle

  1. Fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Frankfurt (FRA)

Fly from Paris Orly

  1. Fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Frankfurt (FRA)
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Conditions of entry into Germany from France

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Yes, entry into Germany is currently allowed from France.

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Domestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply

  • Face masks are mandatory
  • There is a social distancing requirement of 1.5 metres
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  • Domestic border crossings may be subject to approval, testing and quarantine

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The national COVID-19 helpline number in Frankfurt am Main is 116 117.

Wearing a face mask on public transport in Frankfurt am Main is mandatory.

The social distance requirement in Frankfurt am Main is 1.5 metres.

Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 116 117.

No, but conditions apply when returning to France from Germany.

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The cheapest way to get from Paris to Frankfurt am Main is to bus which costs €18 - €40 and takes 8h 45m.

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The quickest way to get from Paris to Frankfurt am Main is to train which costs €90 - €140 and takes 3h 53m.

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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and arriving at Frankfurt - Main bus station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 45m.

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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Paris Est and arriving at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 53m.

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The distance between Paris and Frankfurt am Main is 478 km. The road distance is 571.6 km.

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The best way to get from Paris to Frankfurt am Main without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs €90 - €140.

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The train from Paris Est to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf takes 3h 53m including transfers and departs every two hours.

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Paris to Frankfurt am Main bus services, operated by Blablabus, depart from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine station.

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Paris to Frankfurt am Main train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Paris Est station.

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The best way to get from Paris to Frankfurt am Main is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs €90 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €40 and takes 8h 45m, you could also fly, which costs €85 - €420 and takes 4h 9m.

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Map of how to get from Paris to Frankfurt am Main.
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  • Distance: 478.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 53m

What companies run services between Paris, France and Frankfurt am Main, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express operates a train from Paris Est to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €100 - €140 and the journey takes 3h 53m. TGV inOui also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Blablabus operates a bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Frankfurt - Main bus station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €18 - €23 and the journey takes 8h 45m. FlixBus also services this route twice daily.

Airlines
Lufthansa
Website
lufthansa.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration
1h 13m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€90 - €700
Flights from Paris Orly to Frankfurt via Munich
Ave. Duration
3h 25m
When
Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price
€160 - €800
Air France
Website
airfrance.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration
1h 25m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€85 - €600
TAP Portugal
Website
flytap.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Frankfurt via Lisbon
Ave. Duration
7h 5m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€250 - €1300
Flights from Paris Orly to Frankfurt via Porto
Ave. Duration
5h 50m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€160 - €800
KLM
Website
klm.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Frankfurt via Amsterdam Schiphol
Ave. Duration
3h 17m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€150 - €900
Brussels Airlines
Website
brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Frankfurt via Brussels
Ave. Duration
2h 55m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
Estimated price
€90 - €700
Iberia
Website
iberia.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Frankfurt via Madrid
Ave. Duration
5h 50m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€160 - €1600
Air Europa
Website
aireuropa.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Frankfurt via Madrid
Ave. Duration
7h 45m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€190 - €900
Train operators
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).

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Phone
+49 0180 6 99 66 33
Website
bahn.com
Train from Paris Est to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
Ave. Duration
3h 53m
Frequency
Every 3 hours
Estimated price
€100 - €140
Website
Deutsche Bahn
TGV inOui

France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.

Contact Details
Phone
0033 892 353535
Website
sncf-connect.com
Train from Paris l'Est to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
Ave. Duration
3h 53m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
€90 - €120
Website
Oui.SNCF
2nd Class
€90 - €110
1st Class
€100 - €120
Bus operators
Blablabus

As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.

Contact Details
Phone
+33 1 71 53 01 80
Website
blablacar.fr
Bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Frankfurt - Main bus station
Ave. Duration
8h 45m
Frequency
3 times a day
Estimated price
€18 - €23
Website
Blablabus
FlixBus

One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).

Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
Phone
+49 30 300 137 300
Email
service@flixbus.com
Website
flixbus.de
Bus from Paris to Frankfurt central train station
Ave. Duration
7h 45m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
€30 - €40
Website
flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
Is there Wi-Fi on FlixBus?
Yes - FlixBus offers free Wi-Fi
Are there power outlets on FlixBus?
Yes
Does FlixBus offer meals or snacks?
Yes - snacks and drinks may be purchased from the driver. Please note, this is not available on all services.
For more information, please visit this page
Other operators
BlaBlaCar

Blablacar is a popular ridesharing platform with 70 million users over 22 (mostly European) countries. The basic idea is that you carpool with locals who are already planning to drive your route and have space in their car. With some flexibility, you’ll get to your destination often faster and cheaper than other means. On the website or app, enter your departure and arrival points and your date of travel, sift through the profiles of drivers who’ve posted pre-planned drives and find one whose timing and preferences match yours. Request to join the ride, wait to be accepted, and pay your share of the set price.

Rome2rio's guide to BlaBlaCar
Contact Details
Website
blablacar.com
Rideshare from Paris to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration
6h 51m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
€37
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blablacar.co.uk

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The quickest flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Frankfurt Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 10m.

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Paris to Frankfurt am Main bus services, operated by Blablabus, arrive at Frankfurt - Main bus station.

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Paris to Frankfurt am Main train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station.

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Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Frankfurt am Main is 572 km. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Paris to Frankfurt am Main.

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Brussels Airlines, Air France, KLM and Lufthansa offer flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Frankfurt Airport.

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Book your Paris to Frankfurt am Main train tickets online with Omio.

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Book your Paris to Frankfurt am Main bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

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There are 825+ hotels available in Frankfurt am Main. Prices start at €100 per night.

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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Paris and Frankfurt am Main. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

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The best way to get from Paris to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is to train which takes 34 min and costs €5 - €8.

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