How to travel from Frankfurt to Paris, France

The distance between Frankfurt and Paris is around 569km (353 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Frankfurt to Paris by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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🚀 Fastest
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Fly

Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Paris Orly (ORY).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €225($225)
Operated byLufthansa+ 6 others
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train
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Train

Take the train to Paris Est.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
💰 Cheapest
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris Gare de Bercy Seine.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €20($20)
Operated byRegioJet+ 2 others
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car
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Drive

Drive to Paris Gallieni.

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Distance572km (355 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Frankfurt and Paris

There are several options for getting from Frankfurt to Paris by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €20 ($20) and will take around 6h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €225 ($225).

The distance between Frankfurt and Paris is around 569km (353 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 480km (298 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Frankfurt and Paris by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Frankfurt to Paris is to fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €225 ($225).

The cheapest way to travel between Frankfurt and Paris, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €20 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Frankfurt and Paris. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Frankfurt and Paris with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 3h 45m.

Deutsche Bahn run train services between Frankfurt and Paris. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 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 Frankfurt and Paris. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs twice a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Frankfurt and Paris with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice a week and takes 6h 55m.

RegioJet run regular bus services between Frankfurt and Paris. Buses run twice a week and take around 6h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Frankfurt and Paris. Flights depart from Frankfurt (FRA) and arrive at Paris Orly (ORY) - via Munich (MUC). The flight takes around 2h 25m.

There is no direct flight from Frankfurt to Paris. There is however a flight that goes via Munich (MUC). This services will take at least 3hrs (not including layover time).

The flight from Frankfurt to Paris typically takes around 2h 25m. Flights depart from Frankfurt (FRA) 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 Frankfurt and Paris. The distance is around 572km (355 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Frankfurt to Paris is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).

How do I get from Frankfurt to Paris

Compare travel optionsbetween Frankfurt and Paris

Transport options from Frankfurt to Paris
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3hrs
€225($225)
every 15 mins1,026km (638 miles)
Train
3h 45m
€140($140)
every 4 hours657km (409 miles)
Bus
6h 55m
€20($20)
5 times a day569km (353 miles)
Drive
5h 5m
€105($105)
on demand572km (355 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