- 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 on 13 Oct
£52
Average ticket price on 13 Oct
£140
Fastest journey on 13 Oct
4 h
Average journey duration on 13 Oct
4 h 7 m
Trains on 13 Oct
48
Distance
447 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Mainz to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Mainz to Paris will cost around £140 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £52.
To travel from Mainz to Paris you need to make at least one change.
IC 1946+
TGV 9560
ICE 991 · ICE 9558
ICE 29 · ICE 919 · ICE 73 · ICE 9572
S6 · ICE 9572
S5 · ICE 73 · ICE 9572
IC 1946+
TGV 9560
17210+
TGV 9552
IC 1648 · ICE 9556
IC 1940 · ICE 9590
ICE 991 · ICE 9558Trains from Mainz to Paris run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 22:05. The fastest train covers the 447 km distance in 3h 36m.
Distance 447 km |
Average train duration 4h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 36m |
First train 0:04 |
Last train 22:05 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 28 days |
The table below shows live departures for Mainz to Paris trains for today, Monday 12 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 1948 · ICE 9550 | Delayed 17:36 18:42Mainz Hbf | 4h10 | 22:52 Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 change | |
| Tuesday 13 October | |||||
ICE 991 · ICE 9558 | On time 5:40 Mainz Hbf | 4h10 | 9:50 Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 change | |
ICE 23 · ICE 204+ 9450 | On time 7:40 Mainz Hbf | 8h29 | 16:09 Paris Gare du Nord | 2 changes | |
ICE 23 · ICE 204+ 9474 | On time 7:40 Mainz Hbf | 12h37 | 20:17 Paris Gare du Nord | 2 changes | |
4253 · ICE 1612+ 9474 | 7:44 Mainz Hbf | 12h33 | 20:17 Paris Gare du Nord | 2 changes | |
4253 · ICE 1612+ 9450 | 7:44 Mainz Hbf | 8h25 | 16:09 Paris Gare du Nord | 2 changes | |
S8 · ICE 316+ 9474 | 8:02 Mainz Hbf | 12h15 | 20:17 Paris Gare du Nord | 2 changes | |
S8 · ICE 316+ 9450 | 8:02 Mainz Hbf | 8h07 | 16:09 Paris Gare du Nord | 2 changes | |
ICE 1022+ 9474 | On time 8:20 Mainz Hbf | 11h57 | 20:17 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
ICE 1022+ 9450 | On time 8:20 Mainz Hbf | 7h49 | 16:09 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
29247 · ICE 614+ 9474 | 8:27 Mainz Hbf | 11h50 | 20:17 Paris Gare du Nord | 2 changes | |
IC 1648 · ICE 9556 | On time 8:42 Mainz Hbf | 4h09 | 12:51 Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 change | |
S5 · ICE 71+ TGV 9574 | On time 9:22 Mainz Hbf | 4h45 | 14:07 Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 changes | |
ICE 25 · ICE 202+ 9474 | On time 9:42 Mainz Hbf | 10h35 | 20:17 Paris Gare du Nord | 2 changes | |
ICE 25 · ICE 202+ 9486 | On time 9:42 Mainz Hbf | 12h25 | 22:07 Paris Gare du Nord | 2 changes | |
ICE 25 · ICE 202+ 9450 | On time 9:42 Mainz Hbf | 6h27 | 16:09 Paris Gare du Nord | 2 changes | |
ICE 25 · ICE 915 · ICE 71+ TGV 9574 | On time 9:42 Mainz Hbf | 4h25 | 14:07 Paris Gare de l'Est | 3 changes | |
S8 · ICE 16+ 9474 | 10:02 Mainz Hbf | 10h15 | 20:17 Paris Gare du Nord | 2 changes | |
S8 · ICE 16+ 9486 | 10:02 Mainz Hbf | 12h05 | 22:07 Paris Gare du Nord | 2 changes | |
S8 · ICE 16+ 9450 | 10:02 Mainz Hbf | 6h07 | 16:09 Paris Gare du Nord | 2 changes | |
ICE 1020+ 9474 | On time 10:20 Mainz Hbf | 9h57 | 20:17 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
ICE 1020+ 9486 | On time 10:20 Mainz Hbf | 11h47 | 22:07 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
ICE 1020+ 9450 | On time 10:20 Mainz Hbf | 5h49 | 16:09 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
S8 · ICE 726 · S6+ 9474 | 10:32 Mainz Hbf | 9h45 | 20:17 Paris Gare du Nord | 3 changes | |
S8 · ICE 726 · S6+ 9450 | 10:32 Mainz Hbf | 5h37 | 16:09 Paris Gare du Nord | 3 changes | |
S8 · ICE 726 · S6+ 9486 | 10:32 Mainz Hbf | 11h35 | 22:07 Paris Gare du Nord | 3 changes | |
IC 1940 · ICE 9590 | On time 10:42 Mainz Hbf | 4h09 | 14:51 Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 change | |
S8 · ICE 126+ 9486 | 11:02 Mainz Hbf | 11h05 | 22:07 Paris Gare du Nord | 2 changes | |
S8 · ICE 126+ 9474 | 11:02 Mainz Hbf | 9h15 | 20:17 Paris Gare du Nord | 2 changes | |
17210+ TGV 9552 | On time 12:42 Mainz Hbf | 4h08 | 16:50 Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 change | |
S6 · ICE 9572 | On time 12:52 Mainz Hbf | 5h24 | 18:16 Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 change | |
S5 · ICE 73 · ICE 9572 | On time 13:22 Mainz Hbf | 4h54 | 18:16 Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 changes | |
ICE 29 · ICE 919 · ICE 73 · ICE 9572 | On time 13:42 Mainz Hbf | 4h34 | 18:16 Paris Gare de l'Est | 3 changes | |
ICE 29 · ICE 108+ 9486 | 13:42 Mainz Hbf | 8h25 | 22:07 Paris Gare du Nord | 2 changes | |
ICE 29 · ICE 108+ 9474 | 13:42 Mainz Hbf | 6h35 | 20:17 Paris Gare du Nord | 2 changes | |
S8 · ICE 14+ 9486 | 14:02 Mainz Hbf | 8h05 | 22:07 Paris Gare du Nord | 2 changes | |
4261 · ICE 518+ 9474 | 14:10 Mainz Hbf | 6h07 | 20:17 Paris Gare du Nord | 2 changes | |
4261 · ICE 518+ 9486 | 14:10 Mainz Hbf | 7h57 | 22:07 Paris Gare du Nord | 2 changes | |
ICE 228+ 9474 | On time 14:19 Mainz Hbf | 5h58 | 20:17 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
ICE 228+ 9486 | On time 14:19 Mainz Hbf | 7h48 | 22:07 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
S8 · ICE 628 · S6+ 9486 | 14:32 Mainz Hbf | 7h35 | 22:07 Paris Gare du Nord | 3 changes | |
S8 · ICE 1716+ 9474 | 14:32 Mainz Hbf | 5h45 | 20:17 Paris Gare du Nord | 2 changes | |
S8 · ICE 1716+ 9486 | 14:32 Mainz Hbf | 7h35 | 22:07 Paris Gare du Nord | 2 changes | |
ICE 229 · ICE 106+ 9486 | On time 15:42 Mainz Hbf | 6h25 | 22:07 Paris Gare du Nord | 2 changes | |
S8 · ICE 12+ 9486 | 16:02 Mainz Hbf | 6h05 | 22:07 Paris Gare du Nord | 2 changes | |
4263 · ICE 516+ 9486 | 16:10 Mainz Hbf | 5h57 | 22:07 Paris Gare du Nord | 2 changes | |
ICE 28+ 9486 | On time 16:20 Mainz Hbf | 5h47 | 22:07 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
ICE 710+ 9486 | On time 16:22 Mainz Hbf | 5h45 | 22:07 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
IC 1946+ TGV 9560 | On time 16:42 Mainz Hbf | 4h00 | 20:42 Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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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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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Mainz 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 Mainz to Paris trains use the Mainz Hbf to Paris Gare de l'Est station pair, with some services arriving at Paris Gare du Nord. Use this guide to compare Mainz and Paris train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Mainz Hbf is 2 km from Mainz city centre. Public transport options include:
Mainz 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: Mangal, Asia Wok, Bistrorante Midi, McDonald's
Wi-Fi is available at Mainz Hbf. ATMs are available at Mainz Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Mainz Hbf. Information desks are available at Mainz Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Mainz Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Mainz Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Mainz Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Mainz Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Advena Europa Hotel, GuestHouse Mainz, Terminus, Hotel Moguntia.
Bahnstrecke Mainz–Mannheim is 2 km from Mainz city centre. Public transport options include:
Bahnstrecke Mainz–Mannheim has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several restaurants available on-site.
Free Wi-Fi available in waiting areas. ATMs are aTMs located near ticket office.
Ticket office support is available at Bahnstrecke Mainz–Mannheim.
Available at Bahnstrecke Mainz–Mannheim: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bahnstrecke Mainz–Mannheim: Wheelchair accessible with elevators.
Mainz Römisches Theater is 1 km from Mainz city centre. Public transport options include:
Mainz Römisches Theater 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: McDonald's, Cafe Extrablatt, Hans im Glück, The Big Easy
Wi-Fi is available at Mainz Römisches Theater. ATMs are available at Mainz Römisches Theater.
Ticket office support is available at Mainz Römisches Theater. Information desks are available at Mainz Römisches Theater.
Luggage storage is available at Mainz Römisches Theater. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Mainz Römisches Theater: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Mainz Römisches Theater: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Mainz Römisches Theater.
Nearby hotels include Hyatt Regency Mainz, Favorite Parkhotel, Ibis Hotel Mainz City, Hof Ehrenfels.
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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