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

The cheapest way to get from Germany to France is to rideshare which costs €63 and takes 12h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Germany to France is to fly which takes 4h 15m and costs €85 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Germany and France?

No, there is no direct bus from Germany to France. However, there are services departing from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf/Memhardstr. and arriving at Châtelet via Berlin Südkreuz train station, Anny Flore and Gare Saint-Lazare - Budapest. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Germany and France?

No, there is no direct train from Germany to France. However, there are services departing from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf and arriving at Cité via Berlin Hbf, Strasbourg Bahnhof and Gare de l'Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.

How far is it from Germany to France?

The distance between Germany and France is 493 km. The road distance is 1044.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Germany to France without a car is to train which takes 9h 38m and costs €240 - €490.

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

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Germany to France, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Germany to France bus from?

Germany to France bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin Südkreuz train station.

Where do I catch the Germany to France train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Germany to France?

The best way to get from Germany to France is to fly which takes 4h 15m and costs €85 - €210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €240 - €490 and takes 9h 38m, you could also bus, which costs €70 - €130 and takes 14h 41m.

Where does the Germany to France bus arrive?

Germany to France bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.

Where does the Germany to France train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Germany to France?

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

Where can I stay near France?

There are 22946+ hotels available in France.

Can I share a ride from Germany to France?

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

Germany to France - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and rideshare

There are 10 ways to get from Germany to France by plane, train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, 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.

Fly Frankfurt to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
best
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane FRA - CDG
4h 15m
€85–206
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Berlin to Parisrideshare 1,043.6 km
12h 8m
€63
Train
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 19 / ...
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
9h 38m
€249–486
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Berlin to Colognebus
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Tha
14h 5m
€182–308
Drive 1,044.9 km
1. Drive from Berlin to Pariscar 1,044.9 km
9h 18m
€163–235
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane DUS - CDG
4h 26m
€110–238
Fly Frankfurt to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane FRA - NCE
4h 25m
€100–266
Fly Frankfurt to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane FRA - LYS
4h 24m
€128–309
Train via Strasbourg
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 82
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris l'Esttrain 83 / ...
9h 46m
€184–466
Bus
1. Take the bus from Berlin Südkreuz train station to Parisbus N100
14h 41m
€74–130

Germany to France by train and bus

38Weekly Services

9h 38mAverage Duration

€249Cheapest Price

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Distance: 493.1 km
Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between Germany and France?

Condor Flugdienst, Lufthansa, and three other airlines fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf to Châtelet / Coutellerie via Berlin Hbf, Koeln Hbf, Paris Nord, and Gare du Nord in around 9h 38m.

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