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The cheapest and fastest trains from Heidelberg to Paris

Showing times and prices for 24 May

Cheapest price

£112

Average price

£117

Fastest journey

3 h 25 m

Average duration

3 h 42 m

Trains per day

Distance

465 km

Cheap tickets

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 £117 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £112.

Fast trains

To travel from Heidelberg to Paris you need to make at least one change.

ICE 1573 · ICE 9574

10:154h00

Heidelberg Hbf

14:15Paris Gare de l'Est

£1121One-way

1 change

S 3 · ICE 9554

11:133h39

Heidelberg Hbf

14:52Paris Gare de l'Est

£1151One-way

1 change

S 4 · S 31 · ICE 9574

10:183h57

Heidelberg Hbf

14:15Paris Gare de l'Est

£1171One-way

2 changes

RE 26129+

TGV 9576

09:073h27

Heidelberg Hbf

12:34Paris Gare de l'Est

£1171One-way

1 change

S 3 · ICE 9566

09:133h25

Heidelberg Hbf

12:38Paris Gare de l'Est

£1231One-way

1 change

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Heidelberg to Paris

Omio 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 prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg.

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Most popular Train	Coach	Flight
£107 Average Price	£37 Average Price Cheapest	£184 Average Price
4h 17m average duration Fastest 3h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	8h 53m average duration 8h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	7h 57m average duration 4h 57m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions	1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Heidelberg to Paris train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Saturday 24 May

Last updated at 11:14

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
RE 26129+TGV 9576	On time 07:07 Heidelberg Hbf	3h27	10:34 Paris Gare de l'Est	1 change
S 3 · ICE 9566	On time 07:13 Heidelberg Hbf	3h25	10:38 Paris Gare de l'Est	1 change
ICE 1573 · ICE 9574	On time 08:15 Heidelberg Hbf	4h00	12:15 Paris Gare de l'Est	1 change
S 4 · S 31 · ICE 9574	08:18 Heidelberg Hbf	3h57	12:15 Paris Gare de l'Est	2 changes
S 3 · ICE 9554	On time 09:13 Heidelberg Hbf	3h39	12:52 Paris Gare de l'Est	1 change

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Heidelberg to Paris?

The best time to book your train from Heidelberg to Paris is 70 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Heidelberg to Paris route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Heidelberg to Paris per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Heidelberg to Paris.

Trains

from £48

Coaches

from £23

Flights

from £198

Journey information

Overview: Train from Heidelberg to Paris

Germany

France

Trains from Heidelberg to Paris run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £42 but you can travel from only £19 by coach.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £19

Distance

465 km

Average train duration

3h 47m

Cheapest ticket price

£42

Trains per day

Direct trains

Train providers

Fastest train

3h 25m

First train

00:06

Last train

23:55

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £19

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, TGV and SNCF ICE trains Heidelberg to Paris

You can travel by train between Heidelberg and Paris with Deutsche Bahn, TGV and SNCF ICE for as low as £52. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.

Deutsche Bahn is a German train company that operates trains throughout the country including trains from Heidelberg to Paris. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed InterCity Express (ICE) trains, regional trains, and night trains. ICE trains are the fastest and most comfortable way to travel, with speeds of up to 300 km/h. Regional trains are slower but offer more frequent stops and are ideal for shorter trips. Night trains are a great way to save time and money, with comfortable sleeping compartments and couchettes. Deutsche Bahn offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a variety of food and beverage options. The most popular routes for Deutsche Bahn are between major cities such as Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, and Frankfurt. Other popular routes include Cologne to Stuttgart, Berlin to Dresden, and Hamburg to Cologne.

Train information from Heidelberg to Paris with Deutsche Bahn:

Average Duration: 3 h 25 min
Cheapest Price: £63
Deutsche Bahn frequency: 2 a day

TGV is a high-speed train company based in France with trains to Paris from Heidelberg. It operates a fleet of modern, high-speed trains that can reach speeds of up to 320 km/h. The TGV offers a variety of train types, including the TGV Duplex, TGV Lyria, TGV InOui, and TGV OuiGo. Each train type offers different amenities, such as Wi-Fi, power outlets, and comfortable seating. The TGV also offers a variety of ticket types, including Standard, Flexi, and Prem's. Onboard facilities include a bar, restaurant, and luggage storage. The most popular routes for TGV are Paris to Lyon, Paris to Marseille, and Paris to Lille.

SNCF-ICE trains connect France and Germany. SNCF's high-speed service TGV and Deutsche Bahn's high-speed service ICE are joint providers of these services with comfortable connections between the two European countries. There are multiple ticket types on offer including Super Saver Fare Europe with no refunds or exchanges allowed and the Saver Fare Europe which is semi-refundable but not exchangeable. The trains are comfortable and high-speed and offer all the amenities of SNCF & DB high-speed trains like Wi-Fi, food and drinks on board and comfortable seats. The trains serve top French cities like Paris, Lyon, Strasbourg and Marseille along with German cities including Frankfurt, Mannheim, Stuttgart, Augsburg and Munich. Some of the most popular routes include: Paris to Frankfurt, Paris to Munich and Karslruhe to Lyon.

Heidelberg to Paris train information with SNCF ICE:

Average Duration: 3 h 54 min
Cheapest Price: £55

Trains from Heidelberg to 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.

Which train companies travel from Heidelberg to Paris?

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.

How long is the train from Heidelberg to Paris?

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.

How many trains are there from Heidelberg to Paris?

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.

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Heidelberg to Paris?

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.

FAQs: Heidelberg to Paris train

FAQs: Travel by train from Heidelberg to Paris easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Heidelberg to Paris.

Cheap train tickets from Heidelberg to Paris can start from as little as £49 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Heidelberg to Paris is £95; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Heidelberg to Paris train time is 2 h 49 min covering the 288 mile long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Heidelberg to Paris leaves at 00: 10. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Heidelberg to Paris leaves at 22: 00.

There are 7 trains a day from Heidelberg to Paris which require at least one change with Deutsche Bahn, TGV, SNCF ICE or SNCF | TGV INOUI. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Yes, you can take a high-speed train from Heidelberg to Paris with TGV or SNCF ICE. Overall you can travel with the following companies: Deutsche Bahn, TGV, SNCF ICE or SNCF | TGV INOUI.

When taking a train from Heidelberg to Paris, you can count on Deutsche Bahn, TGV, SNCF ICE or SNCF | TGV INOUI for the best way to get you to Paris. You can also check all possible train providers who offer a service from Heidelberg to Paris and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 22: 00.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Heidelberg Hbf, which is located around 0.9 miles (1.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Paris Gare de l'Est, located 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Paris from Heidelberg is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 49 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Heidelberg to Paris by train is November.

You have options as you can travel from Heidelberg to Paris 3 different ways: train, coach or flight.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Heidelberg and Paris

Heidelberg

Paris

The major train station for departures in Heidelberg is Heidelberg Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Heidelberg Hbf for your trip from Heidelberg to Paris.

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