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 €90 - €140 and takes 15h 30m.

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 18m and costs €80 - €250.

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 Hôtel de Ville and arriving at S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf/Grunerstr. via Duroc, Paris and S Südkreuz Bhf/Ostseite. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 30m.

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 Est and Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 2m.

How far is it from France to Germany?

The distance between France and Germany is 493 km. The road distance is 1052.5 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 2m and costs €220 - €430.

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

It takes approximately 4h 18m 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 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 18m and costs €80 - €250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €220 - €430 and takes 9h 2m, you could also bus, which costs €90 - €140 and takes 15h 30m.

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 1053 km. It takes approximately 9h 21m to drive from France to Germany.

Where can I stay near Germany?

There are 2659+ hotels available in Germany.

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There are 8 ways to get from France to Germany by plane, train, bus, car, or subway

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Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Frankfurt
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1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane CDG - FRA
4h 18m
€84–245
Train
1. Take the train from Paris Est to Berlin Hbftrain Ice
9h 2m
€225–426
Bus
1. Take the bus from Paris to Berlin Südkreuz train stationbus N100
15h 30m
€93–140
Drive 1,052.5 km
1. Drive from Paris to Berlincar 1,052.5 km
9h 21m
€168–243
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, subway
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CDG - DUS
2. Take the subway from D-Flughafen Terminal S to D-Steinstraße Usubway
4h 21m
€124–295
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Frankfurt
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LYS - FRA
4h 26m
€129–300
Fly Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Munich International Airport
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane NCE - MUC
4h 39m
€109–278
Train via Berlin Gesundbrunnen
1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Berlin Gesundbrunnentrain Trn
17h 38m
€216–337

France to Germany by subway and train

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9h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 493 km
Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between France and Germany?

Condor Flugdienst, Lufthansa, and seven 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 Est to Berlin Hbf once daily. Tickets cost €220–420 and the journey takes 7h 47m.

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