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

The cheapest way to get from Paris to Ruhr is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 9h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paris to Ruhr is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs €55 - €200.

Is there a direct train between Paris and Ruhr?

No, there is no direct train from Paris to Ruhr. However, there are services departing from Paris Nord and arriving at Duisburg Friedrichsplatz via Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

How far is it from Paris to Ruhr?

The distance between Paris and Ruhr is 595 km. The road distance is 495.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Paris to Ruhr without a car is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs €55 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Paris to Ruhr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paris to Ruhr train from?

Paris to Ruhr train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Paris Nord station.

Train or bus from Paris to Ruhr?

The best way to get from Paris to Ruhr is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs €55 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 9h 25m.

Where does the Paris to Ruhr train arrive?

Paris to Ruhr train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Duisburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Paris to Ruhr?

Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Ruhr is 495 km. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from Paris to Ruhr.

Where can I stay near Ruhr?

There are 2399+ hotels available in Ruhr.

Paris to Ruhr - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and line 901 tram

There are 6 ways to get from Paris to Ruhr by train (Eurostar), bus, car, plane, train, or tram

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Eurostar)
best
1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Duisburg Hbftrain Tha
4h 24m
€55–200
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris to Duisburg central train stationbus N71
9h 25m
€33–60
Drive 495.4 km
1. Drive from Paris to Ruhrcar 495.4 km
5h 34m
€76–109
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train, line 901 tram
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CDG - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Duisburg Hbftrain
3. Take the tram from Duisburg Hbf to Duisburg Karlstr.tram
4h 24m
Train via Duisburg Karlstr. (Eurostar)
1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Duisburg Hbftrain Thalys
4h 26m
€55–200
Fly 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 Duisburg Hbftrain
5h 57m
€106–321

Paris to Ruhr by train and tram (Eurostar)

14Weekly Services

4h 24mAverage Duration

€55Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 595.4 km
Duration: 4h 24m

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

Eurostar operates a train from Paris Nord to Duisburg Hbf twice daily. Tickets cost €55–200 and the journey takes 4h 3m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris to Duisburg central train station once daily. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 7h 35m.

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