Düsseldorf to Paris by train
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Overview: trains from Düsseldorf to Paris
Find the key information for travelling by train from Düsseldorf to Paris, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.
Taking the train from Düsseldorf to Paris
Ready to book a trip from Düsseldorf to Paris by train? Let this guide make the process smooth, easy and truly enjoyable. Because trains make ‘getting there’ part of the fun.
Cost of train travel from Düsseldorf to Paris
Here is the average ticket cost on trains from Düsseldorf to Paris:
Cheapest ticket: US$37.50
Pricing when booking a month in advance: US$123
Pricing when booking a week in advance: US$171
Comparing train prices with Rail Europe
Train routes may be served by one, two, three or more operators, each providing a different travel experience with its own particular services. Similar to airlines, some train operators offer no-frills services without luxury perks, but at a lower cost. Other providers guarantee an elevated level of service, which can include perks like fine dining, a welcome cocktail and access to impressive travel lounges in certain stations. These tickets run a bit higher. When planning travel, use Rail Europe to compare all different operators, compare fares and classes of service in one single location.
Düsseldorf to Paris departure frequency and train timetable
With 36 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 4 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 05:48 and the last one is at 18:17. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 05:48, with the last one at 18:17.
What are the travel time and distance for trains from Düsseldorf to Paris?
On this route spanning 413 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 3 hours and 48 minutes.
Booking Düsseldorf to Paris trains in advance
Booking your Düsseldorf to Paris tickets in advance is the best way to save money. Tickets on this specific route can be purchased 11 months before departure.
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More information on train travel from Düsseldorf to Paris
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FAQs about the train journey from Düsseldorf to Paris
Want to know more about your journey from Düsseldorf to Paris? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
The distance between Düsseldorf and Paris is 413 kilometres.
The cheapest ticket on this route runs US$37.50. When booked 30 days in advance, tickets cost US$123. If booked 7 days in advance, tickets can cost around US$171.
Tickets for travel between Düsseldorf to Paris are available 11 months before departure.
The fastest journey is 3 hours and 48 minutes.
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