There are 6 ways to get from Paris to Frankfurt am Main by train, bus, rideshare, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train
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Take the train from Paris Est to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
Cheapest option
Bus
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Take the bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Frankfurt - Main bus station
4 alternative options
Rideshare
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Take the rideshare from Paris to Frankfurt
Drive
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Drive from Paris Gallieni to Frankfurt am Main
Fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle
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Fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Frankfurt (FRA)
Fly from Paris Orly
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Fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Frankfurt (FRA)
Travel safe during COVID-19
International entry into Germany from France
- Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of France
Conditions of entry into Germany from France
- There are no current restrictions
Rules to follow in Germany
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Considerations leaving from France
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, entry into Germany is currently allowed from France.
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- Face masks are mandatory
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- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
- Domestic border crossings may be subject to approval, testing and quarantine
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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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paris to Frankfurt am Main is to bus which costs €18 - €40 and takes 8h 45m.
The quickest way to get from Paris to Frankfurt am Main is to train which costs €90 - €140 and takes 3h 53m.
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.
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.
The distance between Paris and Frankfurt am Main is 478 km. The road distance is 571.6 km.
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.
The train from Paris Est to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf takes 3h 53m including transfers and departs every two hours.
Paris to Frankfurt am Main bus services, operated by Blablabus, depart from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine station.
Paris to Frankfurt am Main train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Paris Est station.
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.
- 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.
- 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
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85 - €600
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Frankfurt via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €160 - €1600
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Frankfurt via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €190 - €900
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).
Contact Details
- 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
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
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
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
- 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
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
- Book at
- 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.
Paris to Frankfurt am Main bus services, operated by Blablabus, arrive at Frankfurt - Main bus station.
Paris to Frankfurt am Main train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station.
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.
Brussels Airlines, Air France, KLM and Lufthansa offer flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Frankfurt Airport.
Book your Paris to Frankfurt am Main train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Paris to Frankfurt am Main bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 825+ hotels available in Frankfurt am Main. Prices start at €100 per night.
The best way to get from Paris to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is to train which takes 34 min and costs €5 - €8.