How to travel from Hamburg to Paris, France

The distance between Hamburg and Paris is around 795km (494 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Hamburg 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 Hamburg (HAM) to Paris Orly (ORY).

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €305($305)
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Train via Köln Hbf

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

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €250($250)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris.

  • Duration12h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
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Drive

Drive to Paris Gallieni.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Distance892km (554 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hamburg and Paris

There are several options for getting from Hamburg to Paris by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 12h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €305 ($305).

The distance between Hamburg and Paris is around 795km (494 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 747km (464 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Hamburg and Paris by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hamburg to Paris is to fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €305 ($305).

The cheapest way to travel between Hamburg and Paris, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hamburg and Paris. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hamburg 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 25m.

Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain and Thalys run train services between Hamburg and Paris. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 7h 25m, 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 Hamburg and Paris. It typically takes around 12h 25m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Hamburg and Paris with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 12h 25m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Hamburg and Paris. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Hamburg and Paris. Flights depart from Hamburg (HAM) and arrive at Paris Orly (ORY). The flight takes around 1h 40m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Hamburg and Paris with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 40m.

Vueling Airlines fly between Hamburg and Paris. Flights depart from Hamburg (HAM) and and arrive into Paris Orly (ORY). These flights usually take around 1h 40m.

The flight from Hamburg to Paris typically takes around 1h 40m. Flights depart from Hamburg (HAM) 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 Hamburg and Paris. The distance is around 892km (554 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hamburg to Paris is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around €305 ($305).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hamburg and Paris

Transport options from Hamburg to Paris
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 35m
€305($305)
every 10 mins795km (494 miles)
Train via Köln Hbf + 1 similar
7h 20m
€250($250)
every 4 hours978km (607 miles)
Train7h 25m
€240($240)
5 times a day977km (607 miles)
Bus
12h 25m
€50($50)
once daily920km (572 miles)
Drive
7h 45m
€160($160)
on demand892km (554 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