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

The cheapest way to get from France to Germany is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 15h.

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

The fastest way to get from France to Germany is to fly which takes 4h 14m and costs €110 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between France and Germany?

No, there is no direct bus from France to Germany. However, there are services departing from Châtelet and arriving at S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf/Grunerstr. via Paris and Reichartstr.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h.

Is there a direct train between France and Germany?

No, there is no direct train from France to Germany. However, there are services departing from Cité and arriving at S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf via Paris l'Est and Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.

How far is it from France to Germany?

The distance between France and Germany is 493 km. The road distance is 1046.1 km.

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

The best way to get from France to Germany without a car is to train which takes 9h 13m and costs €80 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from France to Germany, including transfers.

Where do I catch the France to Germany bus from?

France to Germany bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris station.

Where do I catch the France to Germany train from?

France to Germany train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Paris l'Est station.

Train, bus or fly from France to Germany?

The best way to get from France to Germany is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs €80 - €230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €80 - €250 and takes 9h 13m, you could also bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 15h.

Where does the France to Germany bus arrive?

France to Germany bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin Südkreuz train station.

Where does the France to Germany train arrive?

France to Germany train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Berlin Hbf station.

Can I drive from France to Germany?

Yes, the driving distance between France to Germany is 1046 km. It takes approximately 9h 15m to drive from France to Germany.

Where can I stay near Germany?

There are 2562+ hotels available in Germany.

France to Germany - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train

There are 9 ways to get from France to Germany by plane, train, bus, night train, 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.

Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Frankfurt
best
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Frankfurt (FRA)CDG - FRA
4h 16m
€83–221
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris to Berlin Südkreuz train stationN100
15h
€44–67
Train
1. Take the train from Paris l'Est to Berlin Hbf82
9h 13m
€84–246
Night train
1. Take the night train from Paris Est to Berlin OstbahnhofNj
15h 23m
€88–290
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)CDG - DUS
4h 14m
€114–283
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Stuttgart Airport
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)CDG - STR
4h 25m
€113–312
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Frankfurt
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Frankfurt (FRA)LYS - FRA
4h 28m
€117–255
Train via Châtelet
1. Take the train from Paris Est to Berlin HbfIce
9h 17m
€84–246
Drive 1,046.1 km
1. Drive from Paris to Berlin1,046.1 km
9h 15m
€160–230

France to Germany by subway and train

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9h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 492.9 km
Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between France and Germany?

Condor Flugdienst, Lufthansa, and six other airlines fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Frankfurt (FRA) hourly. Alternatively, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Paris l'Est to Berlin Hbf 4 times a week. Tickets cost €80–240 and the journey takes 7h 57m.

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