There are 6 ways to get from Saarbrücken to Paris by train, bus, rideshare, 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 Saarbrücken Hbf to Paris Est
Cheapest option
Bus
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Take the bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Paris
4 alternative options
Train via Metz
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Take the train from Forbach to Metz Ville
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Take the train from Metz Ville to Paris l'Est
Rideshare
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Take the rideshare from Saarbrücken to Paris
Drive
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Drive from Saarbrücken to Paris Gallieni
Bus, fly
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Take the bus from Saarbrücken Hbf to Luxembourg, Gare Centrale routière
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Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG)
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The cheapest way to get from Saarbrücken to Paris is to bus which costs €11 - €25 and takes 4h 40m.
The quickest way to get from Saarbrücken to Paris is to train which costs €65 - €95 and takes 1h 53m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Saarbrücken bus station station and arriving at Paris. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Saarbrücken Hbf and arriving at Paris Est. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 53m.
The distance between Saarbrücken and Paris is 342 km. The road distance is 393 km.
The best way to get from Saarbrücken to Paris without a car is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs €65 - €95.
The train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Paris Est takes 1h 53m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Saarbrücken to Paris bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Saarbrücken bus station.
Saarbrücken to Paris train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Saarbrücken Hbf station.
The best way to get from Saarbrücken to Paris is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs €65 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €11 - €25 and takes 4h 40m.

- Distance: 342 km
- Duration: 1h 53m
What companies run services between Saarbrücken, Germany and Paris, France?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express operates a train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Paris Est 4 times a day. Tickets cost €65 - €95 and the journey takes 1h 53m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Paris hourly. Tickets cost €20 - €25 and the journey takes 4h 40m. Two other operators also service this route.

- Website
- luxair.lu
Flights from Luxembourg to Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45 - €260

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 Saarbrücken Hbf to Paris Est
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €65 - €95
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn

The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Forbach to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27 - €50
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Forbach to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10 - €25
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €10 - €15
- Rail 1st Class
- €17 - €25
Train from Metz Ville to Paris l'Est
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35 - €75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €35 - €55
- Rail 1st Class
- €50 - €75

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 Metz Ville to Paris l'Est
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €55 - €70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €55 - €70
- 1st Class
- €60 - €70

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).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20 - €25
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions

As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Saarbrücken to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14 - €18
- Website
- Blablabus

- Phone
- +420 542 42 42 42
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Saarbrücken, Fernbusbahnhof Dudweilerstrasse to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €11 - €17
- Website
- RegioJet

- Phone
- +352 24 89 24 89
- Website
- cfl.lu
Bus from Saarbrücken Hbf to Luxembourg, Gare Centrale routière
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Luxembourg Railways (CFL)

Blablacar is a popular ridesharing platform with 70 million users over 22 (mostly European) countries. The basic idea is that you carpool with locals who are already planning to drive your route and have space in their car. With some flexibility, you’ll get to your destination often faster and cheaper than other means. On the website or app, enter your departure and arrival points and your date of travel, sift through the profiles of drivers who’ve posted pre-planned drives and find one whose timing and preferences match yours. Request to join the ride, wait to be accepted, and pay your share of the set price.
Rome2rio's guide to BlaBlaCar
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Saarbrücken to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18 - €30
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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The quickest flight from Luxembourg Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h.
Saarbrücken to Paris bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.
Saarbrücken to Paris train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Paris Est station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saarbrücken to Paris is 393 km. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Saarbrücken to Paris.
Luxair offers flights from Luxembourg Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
Book your Saarbrücken to Paris train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Saarbrücken to Paris bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.
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