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Musée du Louvre
One of the world’s greatest museums, housing masterpieces from antiquity to the nineteenth century, including the Mona Lisa.
Cheapest price on 06 Sept
£51
Average ticket price on 06 Sept
£93
Fastest journey on 06 Sept
3 h 14 m
Average journey duration on 06 Sept
3 h 26 m
Trains on 06 Sept
15
Distance
465 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Heidelberg to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Heidelberg to Paris will cost around £93 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £51.
To travel from Heidelberg to Paris you need to make at least one change.
S3 · ICE 9550
ICE 1671+
TGV 9570
15965 · ICE 9568
ICE 1577+
TGV 9592
S3+
TGV 9592
15965 · ICE 9568
S3 · ICE 9568
S3+
TGV 9560
ICE 1671+
TGV 9570
ICE 1577+
TGV 9592Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Heidelberg to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £38 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 4m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £38, while a flight costs an average of £130.
Distance: 465 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£97 Average Price | £38 Average Price Cheapest | £130 Average Price | £112 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 53m Average total duration 4h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 59m Average total duration 6h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Heidelberg to Paris:
A coach is £59 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Paris costing on average £97.
A coach is £92 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Heidelberg to Paris costing on average £130.
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 23m.
Coach takes on average 6h 29m.
The journey is about 1h 25m faster (4h 23m by train vs 5h 48m by car) and roughly £15 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£97 vs £112). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with TGV, SNCF | TGV INOUI.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Heidelberg to Paris trains for today, Saturday 5 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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S3 · ICE 9586 | On time 7:12 Heidelberg Hbf | 3h40 | 10:52 Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 change | |
19289 · 19006+ TGV 9576 | On time 8:33 Heidelberg Hbf | 4h02 | 12:35 Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 changes | |
S3 · ICE 9556 | On time 9:13 Heidelberg Hbf | 3h38 | 12:51 Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 change | |
19643 · 19010 · ICE 9584 | On time 10:33 Heidelberg Hbf | 3h34 | 14:07 Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 changes | |
S3 · ICE 9590 | On time 11:13 Heidelberg Hbf | 3h38 | 14:51 Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 change | |
S3+ TGV 9552 | On time 13:13 Heidelberg Hbf | 3h37 | 16:50 Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 change | |
ICE 2013+ TGV 9592 | On time 13:36 Heidelberg Hbf | 4h40 | 18:16 Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 change | |
19647 · 19018+ TGV 9592 | On time 14:33 Heidelberg Hbf | 3h43 | 18:16 Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 changes | |
S3+ TGV 9560 | On time 17:13 Heidelberg Hbf | 3h29 | 20:42 Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 change | |
19651 · 19026+ TGV 9570 | On time 18:33 Heidelberg Hbf | 3h40 | 22:13 Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Heidelberg to Paris run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £66 but you can travel from only £23 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 465 km distance in 3h 22m.
Distance 465 km |
Average train duration 4h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £66 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 22m |
First train 0:06 |
Last train 23:55 |
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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
Travelling from Heidelberg in Germany to Paris by train is quick and straightforward with journey times that start at just 3.5 hours. There are up to ten departures a day with all routes involving one or two connections during the journey. A similar timetable is in operation from Monday through to Saturday while there is a reduced service on Sundays.
Train services to Paris from Heidelberg are operated by Deutsch Bahn, usually abbreviated to DB. This is a German-owned provider that, annually, carries the most passengers in the world. Deutsch Bahn's fleet of trains is modern with many high-speed services and onboard facilities that include comfortable seating, luggage space, Wi-Fi, toilets and bistro-bars.
There are no direct train services from Heidelberg to Paris, all routes require one or two connections. These are made at Mannheim or Mannheim and Karlsruhe stations. Journey times vary from 3.5 hours to approximately four hours 15 minutes.
There are up to ten departures a day between the two cities of Heidelberg and Paris. The first train departs in the early morning. Trains then leave at approximately hourly intervals until mid-evening. There is a similar timetable in operation from Monday to Saturday while there is a reduced service on Sundays.
Departure train station: Trains to Paris from Heidelberg all depart from Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof, one of the largest passenger terminals in the German province of Baden-Württemberg. The 1950's station building is on the country's historical register. It is located to the west of the city to which it is linked by local buses and trams. Station facilities include car and bicycle parking, taxi ranks, Wi-Fi, ATMs, toilets, shops and cafes.
Arrival train station: Trains from Heidelberg to Paris all complete their journey at the large and elegant Paris Gare de l'Est. It is located in the 10th arrondissement to the northeast of the city centre and is part of the city's transport network of local buses and Metro trains. Amongst the station facilities are a hotel, car and bicycle parking, taxi ranks, Wi-Fi, left luggage storage, ATMs, toilets, shops, cafes and restaurants.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg to Paris trains use the Heidelberg Hbf to Paris Gare de l'Est station pair, with some services arriving at Paris Gare du Nord. Use this guide to compare Heidelberg and Paris train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Heidelberg Hbf is 1 km from Heidelberg city centre. Public transport options include:
Heidelberg 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: Heid´s Grill, McDonald's, Uuuhmami, Taj Mahal
Wi-Fi is available at Heidelberg Hbf. ATMs are available at Heidelberg Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Heidelberg Hbf. Information desks are available at Heidelberg Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Heidelberg Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Heidelberg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Heidelberg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Heidelberg Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Leonardo Hotel, Qube Hotel, NH Heidelberg, Krokodil.
Heidelberg-Altstadt is 2 km from Heidelberg city centre. Public transport options include:
Heidelberg-Altstadt 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: Persepolis, Zum Brückenaff, 'S' Kastanie, Choa
Wi-Fi is available at Heidelberg-Altstadt. ATMs are available at Heidelberg-Altstadt.
Ticket office support is available at Heidelberg-Altstadt. Information desks are available at Heidelberg-Altstadt.
Luggage storage is available at Heidelberg-Altstadt. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Heidelberg-Altstadt: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Heidelberg-Altstadt: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Heidelberg-Altstadt.
Nearby hotels include Parkhotel Atlantic, Hackteufel, Goldener Falke, Hotel zum Ritter St. Georg.
Heidelberg-Kirchheim/Rohrbach is 3 km from Heidelberg city centre. Public transport options include:
Heidelberg-Kirchheim/Rohrbach 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: Restaurant Dufke, Stettiner Klause, Hakim's Imbiss, KOLBEZ Cafe
Wi-Fi is available at Heidelberg-Kirchheim/Rohrbach. ATMs are available at Heidelberg-Kirchheim/Rohrbach.
Ticket office support is available at Heidelberg-Kirchheim/Rohrbach. Information desks are available at Heidelberg-Kirchheim/Rohrbach.
Luggage storage is available at Heidelberg-Kirchheim/Rohrbach. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Heidelberg-Kirchheim/Rohrbach: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Heidelberg-Kirchheim/Rohrbach: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Heidelberg-Kirchheim/Rohrbach.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Rose.
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.
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.
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