There are 9 ways to get from Berlin to Paris by plane, train, bus, night bus, rideshare or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Paris CDG • 5h
58€ - 256€
Cheapest option
Bus, night bus • 17h 20m
36€ - 45€
7 alternative options
Fly Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Paris Orly • 4h 56m
54€ - 209€
Fly Berlin Tegel to Paris CDG • 8h 10m
74€ - 315€
Train to Hamburg, fly to Paris CDG • 6h 35m
74€ - 331€
Train • 9h 8m
188€ - 275€
Bus • 17h 35m
52€ - 151€
Rideshare • 12h 8m
63€
Drive • 9h 22m
110€ - 170€
Berlin to Paris by train
The train journey time between Berlin and Paris is around 10h 6m and covers a distance of around 1154 km. The fastest train normally takes 8h 55m. Operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, Deutsche Bahn Intercity and TGV inOui, the Berlin to Paris train service departs from Berlin Hbf and arrives in Paris l'Est. Typically 26 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Berlin to Paris train schedules
Trains departing Monday, May 17, 2021
Trains departing Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Trains departing Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Trains departing Thursday, May 20, 2021
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
TGV inOui
TGV inOui
TGV inOui
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Questions & Answers
The most affordable way to get from Berlin to Paris is to bus and night bus, which costs 35€ - 45€ and takes 17h 20m.
The quickest way to get from Berlin to Paris is to fly which costs 50€ - 210€ and takes 4h 56m.
No, there is no direct bus from Berlin station to Paris. However, there are services departing from Berlin - Central Bus Station and arriving at Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine via Frankfurt - Main station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Berlin to Paris. However, there are services departing from Berlin Hbf and arriving at Paris l'Est via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.
The distance between Berlin and Paris is 878 km. The road distance is 1042.4 km.
The best way to get from Berlin to Paris without a car is to train which takes 9h 8m and costs 180€ - 280€.
It takes approximately 5h to get from Berlin to Paris, including transfers.
Berlin to Paris bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Berlin, ZOB am Funkturm station.
Berlin to Paris train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Berlin Hbf station.
The best way to get from Berlin to Paris is to fly which takes 5h and costs 55€ - 260€. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 180€ - 280€ and takes 9h 8m, you could also bus, which costs 50€ - 160€ and takes 17h 35m.
- Distance: 878 km
- Duration: 5h
What companies run services between Berlin, Germany and Paris, France?
Air France, easyJet and six other airlines fly from Berlin to Paris every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Berlin Hbf to Paris via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf in around 9h 8m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 100€ - 440€
Flights from Hamburg to Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 70€ - 360€
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Paris CDG via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 140€ - 600€
Flights from Berlin Tegel to Paris CDG via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 65€ - 300€
Flights from Berlin Tegel to Paris CDG via Munich, Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 65€ - 300€
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Paris CDG via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 160€ - 850€
Flights from Hamburg to Paris CDG via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 160€ - 600€
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 220€
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 45€ - 220€
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Paris CDG via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 95€ - 400€
Flights from Hamburg to Paris CDG via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 70€ - 360€
- Website
- eurowings.com
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Paris CDG via Dusseldorf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- 80€ - 320€
Flights from Hamburg to Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 180€
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Berlin Tegel to Paris CDG via Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 37m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 75€ - 320€
- Website
- flysas.com
Flights from Hamburg to Paris CDG via Copenhagen
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 75€ - 450€
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Paris CDG via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 160€ - 550€
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Paris CDG via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 95€ - 500€
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Berlin Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 50€ - 75€
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Berlin Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 95€ - 140€
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Paris l'Est
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- 100€ - 140€
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
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Deutsche Bahn’s EuroCity (EC) trains connect German cities to major cities in neighbouring European countries, and are operated in conjunction with their national train company. All EC trains offer First and Standard class; cars are air-conditioned and food and drinks are available onboard. Tickets can be booked up to 180 days in advance of travel. Seat reservations are not compulsory but are recommended for popular routes.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Berlin Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 45€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixtrain.com
Train from Berlin Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- 15€ - 20€
- Website
- Flixtrain
Deutsche Bahn’s high-speed InterCity (IC) trains connect cities within Germany. They’re a popular way to travel as they’re faster than Deutsche Bahn’s regional trains and offer a frequent, fast service. All IC trains have first and second class carriages, power sockets and toilets, and most have a bistro cafe or restaurant. Tickets can be booked up to 180 days in advance of travel.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Berlin Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 60€ - 90€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Train from Berlin Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- 95€ - 140€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
- Phone
- +420 221 111 122
- info@cd.cz
- Website
- cd.cz
Train from Berlin Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 13€ - 22€
- Website
- Czech Railways (ČD)
- 2nd Class
- 13€ - 16€
- Business
- 18€ - 22€
- 1st Class
- 18€ - 22€
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- Website
- mavcsoport.hu
Train from Berlin Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 14€ - 17€
- Website
- mavcsoport.hu
Deutsche Bahn’s regional network is made up of IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional-Express), RB (Regionalbahn) and S-Bahn trains. Ticket prices are fixed and there’s no seat reservations – just turn up, buy a ticket and jump on the next train. All regional trains depart regularly and connect to local and long-distance services.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Berlin Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- 45€ - 65€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Austria's national railway system is not only punctual, reliable and efficient, but offers free wifi to boot. Choose from high-speed intercity Railjet trains, overnight Nightjet trains and regional services such as Cityjet. ÖBB also operates international routes that connect cities in Austria with adjacent European countries including Germany, Hungary, Liechtenstein, Czech Republic, Switzerland and Slovenia. If you're planning to be in Austria for a while, consider the ÖBB Vorteilscard, an annual railcard that offers discounts on routes within Austria and in neighbouring countries.
Contact Details
Train from Berlin Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- 50€ - 70€
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Book at
- Austria Rail Pass
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Paris l'Est
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 90€ - 120€
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- 90€ - 110€
- 1st Class
- 100€ - 120€
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0890715298
- Website
- ouibus.com
Bus from Berlin - Central Bus Station to Frankfurt - Main station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 17€ - 22€
- Website
- Blablabus
Night bus from Frankfurt - Main station to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 18€ - 23€
- Website
- Blablabus
Bus from Berlin - Central Bus Station to Dresden
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 10€ - 13€
- Website
- Blablabus
- Phone
- +420 542 42 42 42
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Berlin, ZOB am Funkturm to Dresden, Hbf., Bayrische Str.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 6€ - 10€
- Website
- RegioJet
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Berlin central bus station to Dresden central station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- 12€ - 15€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Dresden central station to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- 45€ - 60€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 0040 723 450 475
- info@comati-psg.ro
- Website
- comati-psg.ro
Bus from Berlin Central Bus Station to Dresden Bayrische Strasse
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- 80€ - 95€
- Website
- Comati PSG
Blablacar is a popular ridesharing platform with 70 million users over 22 (mostly European) countries. The basic idea is that you carpool with locals who are already planning to drive your route and have space in their car. With some flexibility, you’ll get to your destination often faster and cheaper than other means. On the website or app, enter your departure and arrival points and your date of travel, sift through the profiles of drivers who’ve posted pre-planned drives and find one whose timing and preferences match yours. Request to join the ride, wait to be accepted, and pay your share of the set price.
Rome2rio's guide to BlaBlaCar
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Berlin to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 63€
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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The quickest flight from Berlin Brandenburg Apt Airport to Paris CDG Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 45m.
Berlin to Paris bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.
Berlin to Paris train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Paris l'Est station.
Yes, the driving distance between Berlin to Paris is 1042 km. It takes approximately 9h 22m to drive from Berlin to Paris.
easyJet, KLM, Eurowings and five other airlines offer flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt Airport to Paris CDG Airport.
Book your Berlin to Paris train tickets online with Omio.
There are 2413+ hotels available in Paris. Prices start at 75€ per night.
The best way to get from Berlin to Berlin Brandenburg Apt Airport is to train which takes 25 min and costs 2€ - 8€.