Frankfurt am Main to Paris by train
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Overview: trains from Frankfurt am Main to Paris
Find the key information for travelling by train from Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main to Paris
Ready to book a trip from Frankfurt am Main 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 between Frankfurt am Main and Paris: point-to-point tickets
Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from US$23.50, then go to US$58, if booked a month in advance, and US$104, if booked 7 days in advance.
Cost of travel with European train passes
Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.
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Train times for travel between Frankfurt am Main and Paris
If you are taking the train from Frankfurt am Main to Paris, you will have 23 trains each day (with a departure every 3 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 05:16. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 18:58. On weekends, the first train departs at 05:16, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 18:58.
How long is the train journey from Frankfurt am Main to Paris?
This journey covers a total of 478 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 3 hours and 40 minutes.
How early can you book train tickets between Frankfurt am Main and Paris?
Tickets along this route go on sale 6 months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.
Additional information on train travel from Frankfurt am Main to Paris
Need more tips on travelling by train in Europe? Check out our help articles for details on booking, navigating stations, ticket types, different classes of service, refunds and much more. Then check out the Paris city guide to start planning your getaway.
FAQs about the train journey from Frankfurt am Main to Paris
Want to know more about your journey from Frankfurt am Main to Paris? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
The distance between Frankfurt am Main and Paris is 478 kilometres.
The lowest price available on this route is US$23.50. Tickets booked 30 days in advance are priced around US$58. Booking 7 days before departure ensures that prices are usually around US$104.
You can purchase tickets for this route 6 months in advance.
The fastest journey on this route takes 3 hours and 40 minutes.
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