The average train between Paris and Checkpoint Charlie takes 10h 2m and the fastest train takes 8h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Paris to Checkpoint Charlie. 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 5 times a day between Paris and Checkpoint Charlie. The earliest departure is at 7:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paris is at 7:07 PM which arrives into Checkpoint Charlie at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and take an average of 10h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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8h 51m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Paris to Checkpoint Charlie? 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 Paris to Checkpoint Charlie. However, there are services departing from Paris station and arriving at Checkpoint Charlie station via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 2m.
Paris to Checkpoint Charlie train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Paris Est station.
Paris to Checkpoint Charlie train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at S Südkreuz Bhf station.
The distance between Paris and Checkpoint Charlie is 876 km. The road distance is 1,164 km.
You can take a train from Paris Est to Checkpoint Charlie via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Frankfurt, S Südkreuz Bhf, and S Anhalter Bahnhof in around 8h 45m.