The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Paris Gare de Lyon
Cheapest price
£106
Average price
£126
Fastest journey
4 h 14 m
Average duration
4 h 22 m
Trains per day
44
Distance
475 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Paris Gare de Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Paris Gare de Lyon will cost around £126 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £106.
To travel from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Paris Gare de Lyon you need to make at least one change.
TGV 9580+
9570
ICE 9568+
9574
ICE 9568+
9576
ICE 275+
9576
TGV 9560+
9570
TGV 9580 · 9572
ICE 593 · ICE 103+
9574
ICE 7+
9560
ICE 597 · ICE 107+
9572
ICE 71+
9590Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Paris Gare de Lyon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Paris Gare de Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, and a flight costs an average of £71.
Distance: 475 km
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Live departures
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Paris Gare de Lyon train times
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Paris Gare de Lyon trains for today, Thursday 15 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 277+ 9590 | On time 07:50 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 6h01 | 13:51 Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 change | |
ICE 277+ 9574 | On time 07:50 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h17 | 13:07 Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 change | |
ICE 277+ 9572 | On time 07:50 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 9h26 | 17:16 Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 change | |
ICE 1573+ 9590 | On time 08:42 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h09 | 13:51 Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 change | |
ICE 1573+ 9572 | On time 08:42 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 8h34 | 17:16 Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 change | |
ICE 1573+ 9560 | On time 08:42 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 11h00 | 19:42 Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 change | |
ICE 593 · ICE 103+ 9590 | On time 08:50 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h01 | 13:51 Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 changes | |
ICE 593 · ICE 103+ 9572 | On time 08:50 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 8h26 | 17:16 Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 changes | |
ICE 593 · ICE 103+ 9574 | On time 08:50 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h17 | 13:07 Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 changes | |
ICE 71+ 9572 | On time 09:20 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 7h56 | 17:16 Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 change | |
ICE 71+ 9570 | On time 09:20 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 11h53 | 21:13 Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 change | |
ICE 71+ 9590 | On time 09:20 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h31 | 13:51 Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 change | |
ICE 279+ 9570 | On time 09:50 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 11h23 | 21:13 Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 change | |
ICE 279+ 9572 | On time 09:50 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 7h26 | 17:16 Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 change | |
ICE 279+ 9560 | On time 09:50 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 9h52 | 19:42 Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 change | |
ICE 9590+ 9570 | On time 10:01 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 11h12 | 21:13 Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 change | |
ICE 9590+ 9560 | On time 10:01 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 9h41 | 19:42 Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 change | |
ICE 9590+ 9572 | On time 10:01 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 7h15 | 17:16 Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 change | |
ICE 371+ 9560 | On time 11:50 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 7h52 | 19:42 Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 change | |
ICE 371+ 9570 | On time 11:50 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 9h23 | 21:13 Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 change | |
ICE 371+ 9572 | On time 11:50 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h26 | 17:16 Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 change | |
ICE 597 · ICE 107+ 9560 | On time 12:50 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 6h52 | 19:42 Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 changes | |
ICE 597 · ICE 107+ 9570 | On time 12:50 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 8h23 | 21:13 Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 changes | |
ICE 597 · ICE 107+ 9572 | On time 12:50 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h26 | 17:16 Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 changes | |
TGV 9580+ 9570 | On time 13:02 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 8h11 | 21:13 Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 change | |
TGV 9580+ 9560 | On time 13:02 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 6h40 | 19:42 Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 change | |
TGV 9580 · 9572 | On time 13:02 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h14 | 17:16 Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 change | |
ICE 73+ 9560 | On time 13:20 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 6h22 | 19:42 Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 change | |
ICE 73+ 9570 | On time 13:20 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 7h53 | 21:13 Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 change | |
ICE 373+ 9560 | On time 13:50 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h52 | 19:42 Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 change | |
ICE 373+ 9570 | On time 13:50 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 7h23 | 21:13 Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 change | |
ICE 599 · ICE 109+ 9570 | On time 14:50 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 6h23 | 21:13 Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 changes | |
ICE 599 · ICE 109+ 9560 | On time 14:50 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h52 | 19:42 Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 changes | |
ICE 7+ 9570 | On time 15:20 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h53 | 21:13 Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 change | |
ICE 7+ 9560 | On time 15:20 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h22 | 19:42 Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 change | |
ICE 375+ 9570 | On time 15:50 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h23 | 21:13 Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 change | |
TGV 9560+ 9570 | On time 15:55 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h18 | 21:13 Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 change | |
| Friday 16 January | |||||
ICE 275+ 9576 | On time 05:50 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h45 | 11:35 Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 change | |
ICE 9568+ 9574 | On time 05:53 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 7h14 | 13:07 Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 change | |
ICE 9568+ 9576 | On time 05:53 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h42 | 11:35 Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 change | |
ICE 591 · ICE 101+ 9590 | On time 06:50 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 7h01 | 13:51 Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 changes | |
ICE 591 · ICE 101+ 9576 | On time 06:50 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h45 | 11:35 Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 changes | |
ICE 591 · ICE 101+ 9574 | On time 06:50 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 6h17 | 13:07 Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 changes | |
ECE 151+ 9574 | On time 07:02 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 6h05 | 13:07 Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 change | |
ECE 151+ 9590 | On time 07:02 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 6h49 | 13:51 Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 change | |
ECE 151+ 9576 | On time 07:02 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h33 | 11:35 Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Paris Gare de Lyon
Trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Paris Gare de Lyon run on average 2 times per day, taking around 5h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £76 but you can travel from only £20 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:56, the last at 16:56. The fastest train covers the 475 km distance in 3h 56m.
Distance 475 km |
Average train duration 5h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £76 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 3h 56m |
First train 05:56 |
Last train 16:56 |
Train companies: TGV, TGV INOUI, Deutsche Bahn from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Paris Gare de Lyon trainsTGV, TGV INOUI, Deutsche Bahn trains will get you between Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and Paris Gare de Lyon from £20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
FAQs: Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Paris Gare de Lyon train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Paris Gare de Lyon 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 Gare de Lyon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and Paris Gare de Lyon
- Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 09:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located in the main hall.
- asiagourmet
- Burger King
- Ciao Bella
- Coffee Fellows
- Crepes de France Express
- dean&david
- Starbucks
- Uddin's Sky Sportsbar
- McDonald's
- Dunkin Donuts
- & many more
- Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Hotel Cristall
- Grand Hotel Empire
- Hotel Carlton
- Located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
- Mon - Sun: 04:45 - 01:30
- Free unlimited WiFi.
- Luggage lockers are available daily from 06:15 to 22:00. They are located on the first level in Hall 3 on the Rue de Bercy side of the station.
- Le Train Bleu
- La Fabrique Cookies
- The Grand Comptoir
- Café Pierre Hermé
- Paul
- Starbucks
- Golden Brioche
- Mezzo di Pasta
- McDonald's
- The Prem1er Café
- & many more
- Full accessibility services for all types of disabilities throughout the station, including digital and electronic orientation systems.
- Hôtel Parisianer
- Hôtel Locomo
- Hôtel Marceau Bastille
- Mon - Sun: 04:45 - 01:30
- Located in Hall 1.
- Metro lines: 1, 14
- Bus lines: 24, 57, 61, 63, 72, 77, 91
- Train lines: TGV, RER A, RER D, Transilien R
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