What is the cheapest way to get from Berlin to France?

The cheapest way to get from Berlin to France is to bus which costs €45 - €90 and takes 13h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Berlin to France?

The fastest way to get from Berlin to France is to fly which takes 4h 57m and costs €45 - €210.

Is there a direct train between Berlin and France?

No, there is no direct train from Berlin to France. However, there are services departing from Berlin Hbf and arriving at Cité via Gare de l'Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.

How far is it from Berlin to France?

The distance between Berlin and France is 1099 km. The road distance is 1044.9 km.

How do I travel from Berlin to France without a car?

The best way to get from Berlin to France without a car is to train which takes 8h 3m and costs €90 - €260.

How long does it take to get from Berlin to France?

It takes approximately 8h 3m to get from Berlin to France, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Berlin to France train from?

Berlin to France train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Berlin Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Berlin to France?

The best way to get from Berlin to France is to train which takes 8h 3m and costs €90 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €90 and takes 13h 25m, you could also fly, which costs €60 - €210 and takes 5h 2m.

Where does the Berlin to France train arrive?

Berlin to France train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Paris l'Est station.

Can I drive from Berlin to France?

Yes, the driving distance between Berlin to France is 1045 km. It takes approximately 9h 18m to drive from Berlin to France.

Where can I stay near France?

There are 18279+ hotels available in France.

Can I share a ride from Berlin to France?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Berlin and France. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Berlin to France - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and rideshare

There are 11 ways to get from Berlin to France by train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Paris l'Esttrain 82
8h 3m
€90–251
Fly to Paris Orly Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane BER - ORY
4h 57m
€46–206
Bus
1. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Parisbus N100
13h 25m
€48–88
Drive 1,044.9 km
1. Drive from Berlin to Pariscar 1,044.9 km
9h 18m
€159–229
Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BER - CDG
5h 2m
€60–205
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Berlin to Colognebus
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
14h
€75–218
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Berlin to Parisrideshare 1,043.6 km
12h 8m
€63
Fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane BER - STR
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain
5h 39m
€100–309
Fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane BER - NCE
5h 20m
€57–217
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BER - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain
5h 44m
€102–298
Fly to Saarbrücken Airport, train
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Saarbrücken Airport (SCN)plane BER - SCN
2. Take the train from Sarreguemines to Strasbourgtrain
7h 13m
€204–405

Berlin to France by train and subway

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8h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,099 km
Duration: 8h 3m

What companies run services between Berlin, Germany and France?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Berlin Hbf to Paris l'Est 3 times a week. Tickets cost €85–250 and the journey takes 7h 53m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Paris once daily. Tickets cost €45–85 and the journey takes 12h 55m.

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