There are 9 ways to get from Berlin to Paris by plane, train, 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.
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Fly Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Paris CDG
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Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Apt (BER) to Paris CDG (CDG)
Cheapest option
Bus
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Take the bus from Berlin ZOB [Fernbus] to Paris
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Fly Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Paris Orly
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Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Apt (BER) to Paris Orly (ORY)
Train to Hamburg, fly to Paris CDG
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Take the train from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbf
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Fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Paris CDG (CDG)
Train
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Take the train from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf
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Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Paris Nord
Train via Frankfurt am Main
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Take the train from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
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Take the train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Paris Est
Bus via Berlin Airport BER
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Take the bus from Berlin Airport BER to Paris
Rideshare
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Take the rideshare from Berlin to Paris
Drive
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Drive from Berlin Hbf to Paris Gallieni
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International entry into France from Germany
- Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany
Conditions of entry into France from Germany
- Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 72 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 48 hours prior to arrival
- Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
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- Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
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- Entry is allowed only for fully vaccinated travellers
- Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 72 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 48 hours prior to arrival
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Considerations leaving from Germany
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, but conditions apply when entering France from Germany.
Explore options for future travelDomestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply
- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1 metre
- Health pass is required for long-distance travel by plane, train or coach, as well as in some public venues
- Nationwide control measures in place
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Paris is 800 130 000.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Paris is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Paris is 1 metre.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 800 130 000.
No, but conditions apply when returning to Germany from France.
See options for return travel.
Last updated: 18 May 2022
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Questions & Answers
The most affordable way to get from Berlin to Paris is to bus, which costs €45 - €60 and takes 13h.
The quickest way to get from Berlin to Paris is to fly which costs €60 - €270 and takes 5h.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Berlin ZOB [Fernbus] and arriving at Paris. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h.
No, there is no direct train from Berlin to Paris. However, there are services departing from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Paris Nord via Koeln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.
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 8h 45m and costs €130 - €360.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Berlin to Paris, including transfers.
Berlin to Paris bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin ZOB [Fernbus] station.
Berlin to Paris train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Berlin to Paris is to fly which takes 5h 2m and costs €50 - €260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €130 - €360 and takes 8h 45m, you could also bus, which costs €45 - €60 and takes 13h.
- Distance: 878 km
- Duration: 5h 2m
What companies run services between Berlin, Germany and Paris, France?
Air France, easyJet and five other airlines fly from Berlin Hbf to Magenta hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Berlin Hbf to Magenta via Koeln Hbf in around 8h 45m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Paris CDG via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €120 - €460
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Paris CDG via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €460
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Paris Orly via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €130 - €600
Flights from Hamburg to Paris CDG via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €460
Flights from Hamburg to Paris CDG via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €460
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90 - €420
Flights from Hamburg to Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65 - €380
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50 - €310
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €55 - €310
- Website
- transavia.com
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30 - €310
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Paris Orly via London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €140 - €650
Flights from Hamburg to Paris CDG via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €170 - €1100
- Website
- eurowings.com
Flights from Hamburg to Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60 - €350
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 S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50 - €75
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €95 - €130
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €95 - €140
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Paris Est
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €110 - €160
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
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- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixtrain.com
Train from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27 - €35
- Website
- Flixtrain
- Phone
- +32 70 66 77 88
- Website
- thalys.com
Train from Koeln Hbf to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €110 - €230
- Website
- Thalys
- Standard
- €110 - €150
- Comfort
- €120 - €160
- Premium
- €160 - €230
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 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Berlin ZOB [Fernbus] to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45 - €60
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Berlin Airport BER to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €50 - €65
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
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 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, Air France and Lufthansa offer flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt Airport to Paris CDG Airport.
Book your Berlin to Paris train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Berlin to Paris bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 2521+ hotels available in Paris. Prices start at €87 per night.
The best way to get from Berlin to Berlin Brandenburg Apt Airport is to train which takes 32 min and costs €3 - €22.