What is the cheapest way to get from Paris to Helmstedt?

The cheapest way to get from Paris to Helmstedt is to bus and train which costs €65 - €130 and takes 12h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Paris to Helmstedt?

The fastest way to get from Paris to Helmstedt is to fly and train which takes 6h 38m and costs €150 - €370.

Is there a direct train between Paris and Helmstedt?

No, there is no direct train from Paris to Helmstedt. However, there are services departing from Paris Est and arriving at Helmstedt, Bahnhof via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.

How far is it from Paris to Helmstedt?

The distance between Paris and Helmstedt is 1046 km. The road distance is 856.6 km.

How do I travel from Paris to Helmstedt without a car?

The best way to get from Paris to Helmstedt without a car is to train via Karlsruhe which takes 8h 27m and costs €160 - €260.

How long does it take to get from Paris to Helmstedt?

It takes approximately 8h 27m to get from Paris to Helmstedt, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paris to Helmstedt train from?

Paris to Helmstedt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Paris Est station.

Train or bus from Paris to Helmstedt?

The best way to get from Paris to Helmstedt is to train via Karlsruhe which takes 8h 27m and costs €160 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 17h 24m.

Where does the Paris to Helmstedt train arrive?

Paris to Helmstedt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Karlsruhe Hbf station.

Can I drive from Paris to Helmstedt?

Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Helmstedt is 857 km. It takes approximately 7h 37m to drive from Paris to Helmstedt.

How do I get a train ticket from Paris to Helmstedt?

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Where can I stay near Helmstedt?

There are 134+ hotels available in Helmstedt.

Paris to Helmstedt - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Paris to Helmstedt by train (TGV), bus, train, 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.

Train via Karlsruhe
best
1. Take the train from Paris Est to Karlsruhe Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12
8h 27m
€166–259
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Magdeburg central bus stationbus N300
2. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Helmstedt, Bahnhoftrain 56 / ...
12h 19m
€69–124
Drive 856.6 km
1. Drive from Paris to Helmstedtcar 856.6 km
7h 37m
€133–191
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Hannover Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane CDG - HAJ
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Helmstedt, Bahnhoftrain
6h 38m
€150–364
Train
1. Take the train from Paris Est to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Helmstedt, Bahnhoftrain 56 / ...
8h 53m
€175–193
Bus
1. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Cologne - Airport Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Köln Airport to Braunschweig ZOBbus
17h 24m
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane CDG - LEJ
2. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Helmstedt, Bahnhoftrain
8h 29m
€192–382
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane CDG - BER
2. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Helmstedt, Bahnhoftrain
7h 50m
€95–241
Fly Paris Orly Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane ORY - BER
2. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Helmstedt, Bahnhoftrain
7h 42m
€97–243
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane CDG - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Helmstedt, Bahnhoftrain
8h 44m
€148–298
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane CDG - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhoftrain
8h 46m
€149–328

Paris to Helmstedt by train

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8h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,046.2 km
Duration: 8h 27m

What companies run services between Paris, France and Helmstedt, Germany?

You can take a train from Paris Est to Helmstedt, Bahnhof via Karlsruhe Hbf, Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, and Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof in around 8h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Helmstedt, Bahnhof via Köln Airport, Braunschweig ZOB, and Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof in around 17h 24m.

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