Taking the train from Erfurt to Paris

Ready to book a trip from Erfurt to Paris by train? Let this guide make the process smooth, easy and truly enjoyable. Because trains make ‘getting there’ part of the fun.

Train cost for travel between Erfurt and Paris

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is US$24.00, but can go to US$93 when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and US$243 when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 6 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Train times for travel between Erfurt and Paris

If you are taking the train from Erfurt to Paris, you will have 2 trains each day (with a departure every 6 hours and 18 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 08:50. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 23:36. On weekends, the first train departs at 07:50, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 08:50.

Erfurt to Paris train duration

Trains on this route travel a distance of 666 kilometres, with the fastest one completing the journey in 6 hours and 1 minute.

How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Erfurt and Paris?

You can secure tickets for travel between Erfurt and Paris up to 6 months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.

Further insights on trains from Erfurt to Paris

Visit our help articles for tips on booking, station navigation, ticket types and other useful information for travelling Europe by train. To get inspired for your upcoming trip, refer to our Paris city guide.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Erfurt to Paris by train?

The distance between Erfurt and Paris is 666 kilometres.

What is the Erfurt to Paris train ticket price?

The cheapest ticket on this route runs US$24.00. When booked 30 days in advance, tickets cost US$93. If booked 7 days in advance, tickets can cost around US$243.

When can tickets be purchased for trains travelling from Erfurt to Paris?

You can book your tickets 6 months in advance for this route.

How long does the train take from Erfurt to Paris?

The fastest journey by train is 6 hours and 1 minute.