How to travel from Berlin to Paris, France

The distance between Berlin and Paris is around 938km (583 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Berlin to Paris by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Berlin Brandenburg (BER) to Paris Orly (ORY).

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)
Operated by

Transavia France

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Train

Take the train to Köln Hbf and then to Paris Nord.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris.

  • Duration13hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
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Drive

Drive to Paris Gallieni.

  • Duration9h 20m
  • Distance1,042km (648 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Berlin and Paris

There are several options for getting from Berlin to Paris by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €55 ($55) and will take around 13hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €240 ($240).

The distance between Berlin and Paris is around 938km (583 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 878km (546 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Berlin and Paris by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Berlin to Paris is to fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €240 ($240).

The cheapest way to travel between Berlin and Paris, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €55 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Berlin and Paris. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Berlin to Paris. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Köln Hbf. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 7h 45m.

Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain and Thalys run train services between Berlin and Paris. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 7h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Berlin and Paris. It typically takes around 13hrs and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Berlin and Paris with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 13hrs.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Berlin and Paris. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 13hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Berlin and Paris. Flights depart from Berlin Brandenburg (BER) and arrive at Paris Orly (ORY). The flight takes around 1h 45m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Berlin and Paris with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 45m.

Transavia France, easyJet and Lufthansa fly between Berlin and Paris. Flights depart from Berlin Brandenburg (BER) and and arrive into Paris Orly (ORY). These flights usually take around 1h 45m.

The flight from Berlin to Paris typically takes around 1h 45m. Flights depart from Berlin Brandenburg (BER) and and arrive into Paris Orly (ORY).

The closest major airport to Paris is Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Paris. Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) and Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Berlin and Paris. The distance is around 1,042km (648 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Berlin to Paris is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around €240 ($240).

How do I get from Berlin to Paris

Compare travel optionsbetween Berlin and Paris

Transport options from Berlin to Paris
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 50m
€240($240)
every 15 mins938km (583 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 45m
€240($240)
5 times a day1,076km (668 miles)
Train via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof8hrs
€250($250)
every 4 hours1,215km (755 miles)
Bus
13hrs
€55($55)
every 20 mins1,046km (650 miles)
Drive
9h 20m
€185($185)
on demand1,042km (648 miles)

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Airports near Paris

The following major airports near Paris offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Paris
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
24km (15 miles) from Paris
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
68km (43 miles) from Paris