The average train between France and Germany takes 9h 45m and the fastest train takes 8h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from France to Germany. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between France and Germany. The earliest departure is at 7:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from France is at 6:54 PM which arrives into Germany at 8:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Gare de l'Est and take an average of 9h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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8h 43m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from France to Germany? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from France to Germany. However, there are services departing from France station and arriving at Germany station via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.
France to Germany train services, operated by RATP Metro, depart from Paris Est station.
France to Germany train services, operated by RATP Metro, arrive at Berlin Hbf station.
The distance between France and Germany is 804.6 km. The road distance is 1,171 km.
You can take a subway from Cité to S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf via Gare de l'Est, Paris Est, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Frankfurt, and Berlin Hbf in around 9h 37m.