- Must visit
Musée du Louvre
One of the world’s greatest museums, housing masterpieces from antiquity to the nineteenth century, including the Mona Lisa.
Cheapest price
£121
Average price
£197
Fastest journey
5 h
Average duration
5 h 58 m
Trains per day
23
Distance
411 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Düsseldorf to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Düsseldorf to Paris will cost around £197 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £121.
To travel from Düsseldorf to Paris you need to make at least one change.
26842 · ICE 827 · S8 · ICE 9558
ICE 119 · ICE 9590
S1 · ICE 515 · ICE 9590
26818 · 10625 · IC 2546+
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9450
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9426
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9450
S1 · ICE 515 · ICE 9590
ICE 119 · ICE 9590
26818 · 10625 · ICE 109+
9560Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, and a flight costs an average of £150.
Distance: 411 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£155 Average Price | £36 Average Price Cheapest | £251 Average Price |
5h 34m Average total duration 5h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 6m Average total duration 5h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 0m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Düsseldorf to Paris trains for today, Friday 21 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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ICE 921 · 4251 · ICE 511 · ICE 9568 | Delayed 0:41 2:49Düsseldorf Hbf | 7h47 | 8:39 8:39Paris Gare de l'Est | 3 changes | |
ICE 619 · ICE 9558 | Delayed 22:03 23:35Düsseldorf Hbf | 10h15 | 9:50 Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 change | |
| Saturday 22 August | |||||
26842 · ICE 827 · S8 · ICE 9558 | On time 1:43 Düsseldorf Hbf | 8h07 | 9:50 Paris Gare de l'Est | 3 changes | |
26852+ 9426 | 7:44 Düsseldorf Hbf | 5h00 | 12:44 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
ICE 119 · ICE 9590 | On time 8:12 Düsseldorf Hbf | 6h39 | 14:51 Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 change | |
S8 · 17410 · ICE 915+ 9560 | 8:32 Düsseldorf Hbf | 12h10 | 20:42 Paris Gare de l'Est | 3 changes | |
S8 · 17410 · ICE 915+ 9552 | 8:32 Düsseldorf Hbf | 8h18 | 16:50 Paris Gare de l'Est | 3 changes | |
S1 · ICE 515 · ICE 9590 | On time 8:55 Düsseldorf Hbf | 5h56 | 14:51 Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 changes | |
S1 · ICE 515+ 9560 | 8:55 Düsseldorf Hbf | 11h47 | 20:42 Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 changes | |
S1 · ICE 515+ 9552 | 8:55 Düsseldorf Hbf | 7h55 | 16:50 Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 changes | |
ICE 27 · ICE 225+ 9552 | 9:03 Düsseldorf Hbf | 7h47 | 16:50 Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 changes | |
ICE 27 · ICE 225+ 9560 | 9:03 Düsseldorf Hbf | 11h39 | 20:42 Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 changes | |
ICE 27 · ICE 225+ 9572+ 9580 | 9:03 Düsseldorf Hbf | 9h13 | 18:16 Paris Gare de l'Est | 3 changes | |
89314 · ICE 105+ 9560 | 9:40 Düsseldorf Hbf | 11h02 | 20:42 Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 changes | |
89314 · ICE 105+ 9552 | 9:40 Düsseldorf Hbf | 7h10 | 16:50 Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 changes | |
26810 · 10617 · ICE 2013+ 9552 | 9:44 Düsseldorf Hbf | 7h06 | 16:50 Paris Gare de l'Est | 3 changes | |
26810 · 10617 · ICE 105+ 9560 | 9:44 Düsseldorf Hbf | 10h58 | 20:42 Paris Gare de l'Est | 3 changes | |
26810 · 10617 · ICE 2013+ 9560 | 9:44 Düsseldorf Hbf | 10h58 | 20:42 Paris Gare de l'Est | 3 changes | |
26414+ 9450 | 11:21 Düsseldorf Hbf | 5h18 | 16:39 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
S8 · 17418 · ICE 919+ 9560 | 12:32 Düsseldorf Hbf | 8h10 | 20:42 Paris Gare de l'Est | 3 changes | |
S1 · ICE 519+ 9560 | 12:55 Düsseldorf Hbf | 7h47 | 20:42 Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 changes | |
ICE 229 · ICE 1011+ 9560 | 13:00 Düsseldorf Hbf | 7h42 | 20:42 Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 changes | |
89322 · ICE 109+ 9560 | 13:40 Düsseldorf Hbf | 7h02 | 20:42 Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 changes | |
26818 · 10625 · IC 2546+ 9560 | 13:44 Düsseldorf Hbf | 6h58 | 20:42 Paris Gare de l'Est | 3 changes | |
26818 · 10625 · ICE 109+ 9560 | 13:44 Düsseldorf Hbf | 6h58 | 20:42 Paris Gare de l'Est | 3 changes | |
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Trains from Düsseldorf to Paris run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £101 but you can travel from only £21 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:27. The fastest train covers the 411 km distance in 3h 55m.
Distance 411 km |
Average train duration 5h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £101 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 55m |
First train 0:03 |
Last train 23:27 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 49 days |
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One of the world’s greatest museums, housing masterpieces from antiquity to the nineteenth century, including the Mona Lisa.
World-renowned museum of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art in a grand former railway station on the Seine.
Museum devoted to Claude Monet and other Impressionists, best known for the immersive Water Lilies rooms.
Historic hilltop district with artists, stairways, village atmosphere, and some of the best panoramic views in Paris.
Elegant avenue running from Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe, famous for shops and national events.
Stylish historic district of mansions, courtyards, boutiques, and museums, ideal for wandering central Paris streets.
Slow-cooked beef stew braised in red wine with bacon, mushrooms and onions. A classic French bistro dish linked to Burgundy and beloved in Paris.
Rich onion soup topped with toasted bread and melted cheese. In its traditional form it uses beef stock, making it a famous but non-vegetarian Paris bistro staple.
Duck confit cooked slowly in its own fat until tender, often served with potatoes. A traditional French speciality commonly found on Paris menus.
Elegant dining room by the Seine offering refined French cuisine and polished service in a landmark Paris setting.
Well-known crêperie specialising in Breton galettes and sweet crêpes, with a cosy, long-established atmosphere in Montparnasse.
Historic Art Nouveau brasserie near Gare de Lyon, known for classic French dishes and a grand Belle Époque dining room.
Very expensive for Europe: hotels, dining, and attractions cost more than in most French cities, though metros and bakeries help keep short stays manageable.
Service is usually included in restaurant bills. Round up or leave 5-10% for great service. In cafés and taxis, rounding up the fare or bill is customary.
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Paris Gare du Nord -> Châtelet–Les Halles, Paris
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Düsseldorf to Paris by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Paris, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Düsseldorf to Paris trains use the Düsseldorf Hbf to Paris Gare du Nord station pair, with some services arriving at Paris Gare de l'Est. Use this guide to compare Düsseldorf and Paris train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Düsseldorf Hbf is 1 km from Düsseldorf city centre. Public transport options include:
Düsseldorf Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Zaxopondeiva Cafe, Lauren's Cafe, China Imbiss, Fu chu yuan
Wi-Fi is available at Düsseldorf Hbf. ATMs are available at Düsseldorf Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Düsseldorf Hbf. Information desks are available at Düsseldorf Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Düsseldorf Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Düsseldorf Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Düsseldorf Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Düsseldorf Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Lindenhof, Hotel Batavia, Sir Astor, Lady Astor.
Düsseldorf-Bilk is 1 km from Düsseldorf city centre. Public transport options include:
Düsseldorf-Bilk has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Zur Pfeffermühle, Pizzeria Da Gino, Rohbau, Grindhouse Homemade Burgers
Wi-Fi is available at Düsseldorf-Bilk. ATMs are available at Düsseldorf-Bilk.
Ticket office support is available at Düsseldorf-Bilk. Information desks are available at Düsseldorf-Bilk.
Luggage storage is available at Düsseldorf-Bilk. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Düsseldorf-Bilk: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Düsseldorf-Bilk: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Düsseldorf-Bilk.
Nearby hotels include Novum Hotel Maxim Düsseldorf City, Günnewig Hotel Esplanade, Novum Hotel Flora, Hotel Niku.
Düsseldorf Friedrichstadt is 1 km from Düsseldorf city centre. Public transport options include:
Düsseldorf Friedrichstadt has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Fu chu yuan, Taj Mahal, Hai Xian, To1980
Wi-Fi is available at Düsseldorf Friedrichstadt. ATMs are available at Düsseldorf Friedrichstadt.
Ticket office support is available at Düsseldorf Friedrichstadt. Information desks are available at Düsseldorf Friedrichstadt.
Luggage storage is available at Düsseldorf Friedrichstadt. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Düsseldorf Friedrichstadt: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Düsseldorf Friedrichstadt: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Düsseldorf Friedrichstadt.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Batavia, Hotel Ko, Hotel Burns, Hotel Düsseldorf Mitte.
Paris Gare du Nord is 3 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris Gare du Nord has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Terminus Nord, Chez Casimir, Brasserie Terminus Nord, McDonald’s, Bonne Journeé, Autogrill Grignotin, Autogrill Chips & Snacks
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 04:45 - 01:30. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on level -1, close to Platform 3 near the Rue de Maubeuge entrance. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Paris Gare du Nord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Paris Gare du Nord: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris Gare du Nord: Elevators, tactile warning strips. Contact the Accès Plus Mobility Service Centre at +33 890640650 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Hotel Whistler, Mercure Paris Gare du Nord, Ibis Paris Gare du Nord, Le Matissia, OKKO Hotels Paris Gare de l'Est.
Paris Gare de l'Est is 2 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris Gare de l'Est has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Le Perchoir de la Gare de l'Est, La Consigne, Starbucks, Factory & Co, La Place, McDonald's, Mon Chou, Go Johnny Go, Maison Pradier, PAUL, & many more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 06:45 - 20:30, Sat: 09:00 - 20:00, Sun: 09:00 - 20:30. Information desks are located between Tracks 15 and 18.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level -1 towards the metro access next to PAUL. Open every day from 07:30 to 22:30.
Available at Paris Gare de l'Est: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Paris Gare de l'Est: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris Gare de l'Est: The station is wheelchair accessible and has accessible toilets and orientation system for visually impaired travelers. There is disabled traveler assistance by Track 4. .
Nearby hotels include Hotel Whistler, Hôtel LOCOMO, Hôtel Parisianer.
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