Trains from Frankfurt to Paris: Journey Details

Trains from Frankfurt to Paris generally depart from Frankfurt Main HB station. Direct services are available to Paris Est. Trains to Paris Nord are indirect, and generally involve a change at Cologne or Brussels. Train services start operating at approximately 6 a.m, and the last train departs at approximately 11:15 p.m. There is usually at least one departure per hour. There are five high-speed train services per day - the trip aboard an ICE train takes around 4 hours. Train operators include SNCF, and Deutsche Bahn.

Taking the Train from Frankfurt

The station to catch trains from Frankfurt to Paris is Frankfurt HBF. It is possible to reach Frankfurt HBF by bus, taxi, underground or tram. Taxi ranks are situated in front of the main entrance, and also at the Mannheimer Strasse exit. Lines U4 and U5 of the U-Bahn provide services to Frankfurt HBF station. Bus numbers 32, 33, 35, 37 and 46 stop at the bus station, which is situated in the square in front of the train station. Trams 11, 16, 17, 20, and 21 also stop outside of the main entrance. Frankfurt HBF is in the western part of the city. It is 11 minutes via train from Frankfurt Airport.

Getting into Paris by Train

Paris is a stunning city that boasts a rich cultural and historic heritage, quaint cafes, iconic buildings, and fashion boutiques. Amongst the city's top attractions is The Louvre, the Eiffel Tower, L'Arc de Triomphe and Notre Dame Cathedral. Passengers on trains from Frankfurt to Paris will arrive at either Paris Nord or Paris Est train station. The stations are within 10 minutes walking distance of each other, and are conveniently located in the centre of Paris. Both stations are well served by public transport, including the Metro, and buses. There are also convenient taxi ranks and airport shuttle buses outside of the stations. For night travel, Noctilien provide an extensive network of night buses.