There are 7 ways to get from Paris to Eltville by train, bus, car or plane
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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Train
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Take the train from Paris Est to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
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Take the train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Eltville
Cheapest option
Bus
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Take the bus from Paris to Mannheim central bus station
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Take the bus from Mannheim central bus station to Wiesbaden central train station
5 alternative options
Train via Thionville
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Take the train from Paris l'Est to Thionville
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Take the train from Luxembourg to Koblenz Hbf
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Take the train from Koblenz Hbf to Eltville
Drive
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Drive from Paris Gallieni to Eltville
Fly Paris CDG to Frankfurt, train
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Fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Frankfurt (FRA)
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Take the train from Mainz-Kastel to Eltville
Fly Paris Orly to Frankfurt
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Fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Frankfurt (FRA)
Fly Paris CDG to Stuttgart, train
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Fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Stuttgart (STR)
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Take the train from Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
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Take the train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Eltville
Paris to Eltville by train
The train journey time between Paris and Eltville is around 5h 3m and covers a distance of around 640 km. This includes an average layover time of around 14 min. Operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, TGV inOui, VIAS Rail GmbH and others, the Paris to Eltville train service departs from Paris Est and arrives in Eltville. Typically 75 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1.5 metres
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
- Domestic border crossings may be subject to approval, testing and quarantine
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Eltville is 116 117.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Eltville is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Eltville is 1.5 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 116 117.
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Last updated: 18 May 2022
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paris to Eltville is to bus which costs €23 - €45 and takes 10h.
The quickest way to get from Paris to Eltville is to drive which costs €70 - €110 and takes 5h 1m.
No, there is no direct bus from Paris to Eltville. However, there are services departing from Paris and arriving at Eltville via Mannheim central bus station and Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.
No, there is no direct train from Paris to Eltville. However, there are services departing from Paris Est and arriving at Eltville via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
The distance between Paris and Eltville is 437 km. The road distance is 552 km.
The best way to get from Paris to Eltville without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Paris to Eltville, including transfers.
Paris to Eltville bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris station.
Paris to Eltville train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Paris Est station.
The best way to get from Paris to Eltville is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €45 and takes 10h, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €500 and takes 7h 20m.

- Distance: 436.6 km
- Duration: 5h 3m
What companies run services between Paris, France and Eltville, Germany?
You can take a train from Magenta to Eltville via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf in around 5h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paris Bercy to Eltville via Mannheim central bus station, Wiesbaden central train station, and Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhof in around 10h.

- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75 - €490
Flights from Paris Orly to Frankfurt via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €160 - €800
Flights from Paris CDG to Stuttgart via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €550

- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75 - €410
Flights from Paris CDG to Stuttgart
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75 - €500

- Website
- flytap.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Frankfurt via Lisbon
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €190 - €1100
Flights from Paris Orly to Frankfurt via Porto
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €160 - €800

- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Frankfurt via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €150 - €460

- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Frankfurt via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €950

- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Frankfurt via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140 - €850

- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Stuttgart via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €130 - €650

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 Paris Est to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €100 - €140
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35 - €55
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn

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
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Paris l'Est to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €90 - €120
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €90 - €110
- 1st Class
- €100 - €120
Train from Paris l'Est to Thionville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €60 - €75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €60 - €75
- 1st Class
- €65 - €75

- Phone
- 069 450099650
- Kundenservice-Linie10@vias-online.de
- Website
- vias-online.de
Train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Eltville
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- VIAS Rail GmbH
Train from Koblenz Hbf to Eltville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- VIAS Rail GmbH
Train from Mainz-Kastel to Eltville
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- VIAS Rail GmbH

- Phone
- 0800 44 33 700
- Website
- hlb-online.de
Train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Eltville
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- HLB Hessische Landesbahn GmbH
Train from Mainz-Kastel to Eltville
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- HLB Hessische Landesbahn GmbH

- Phone
- +352 24 89 24 89
- Website
- cfl.lu
Train from Luxembourg to Koblenz Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Luxembourg Railways (CFL)

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 Paris to Mannheim central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €25 - €31
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Mannheim central bus station to Wiesbaden central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €8 - €10
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions

- Phone
- +420 542 42 42 42
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Mannheim, ZOB Heinrich von Stephan Str. 6
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €15 - €21
- Website
- RegioJet
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The quickest flight from Paris CDG Airport to Frankfurt Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 10m.
Paris to Eltville bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Wiesbaden central train station.
Paris to Eltville train services, operated by VIAS Rail GmbH, arrive at Eltville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Eltville is 552 km. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Paris to Eltville.
KLM, Air France and Lufthansa offer flights from Paris CDG Airport to Frankfurt Airport.
Book your Paris to Eltville train tickets online with Omio.
There are 156+ hotels available in Eltville. Prices start at €87 per night.
The best way to get from Paris to Paris CDG Airport is to train which takes 34 min and costs €5 - €8.