You can get from Frankfurt am Main to Paris by train, bus or flight.
To get from Frankfurt am Main to Paris on 26 Jun we recommend taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 296 miles (478 km) | |
Available travel modes | Coach, flight or train | |
Ticket price range | £27 - £211 | |
Cheapest mode | Coach • £27 • 7 h 20 min | |
Fastest mode | Flight • £211 • 1 h 15 min | |
Popular travel companies | Flixbus, HOP! Or SNCF | ICE |
Take a coach, flight or train to travel 296 miles (478 km) between Frankfurt am Main and Paris. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 15 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a coach is the best option with prices starting as low as £27. The most popular travel providers which serve this trip are Flixbus, HOP! Or SNCF | ICE among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach, flight or train from Frankfurt am Main to Paris.
There are several buses from Frankfurt Am Main to Paris each day. Those providing a direct service include Flixbus, Infobus, and Eurolines, while the overnight service run by Megabus.com has one change en route at Cologne. Direct buses take between 7 and 9 hours to reach Paris while Megabus takes just over 10 hours to complete the trip. Flixbus runs three buses each day; one early morning, one late morning and one late evening. The early service is fastest and the daytime service is slowest. Infobus has two buses per day while other companies have one daily service.
Buses from Frankfurt Am Main to Paris depart from the city's Hauptbahnhof or main station in Mannheimer Strasse. The station is noted for its fine architecture and it is located close to the city centre. S-Bahn and U-Bahn trains and trams stop at the station, but travellers should bear in mind that delays are common, particularly during rush hour periods. Buses also drop passengers close to the station and taxis are readily available if somewhat expensive. Tickets for all public transport can not be purchased in advance so time to pay should be included when planning a journey.
Paris is noted for magnificent landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and l'Arc de Triomphe. Visitors can shop in the stylish stores of the Champs-Elysees, browse quaint bookstores in the Marais or explore famous museums like the Louvre. Those taking Flixbus or Infobus buses from Frankfurt Am Main to Paris will arrive at Porte Maillot Coach Park close to the Palais des Congres while Eurolines and Megabus passengers arrive at Bagnolet near the Perepherique ring road. Porte Maillot is served by Metro Line 1 so travellers can easily access more central areas. Passengers arriving at Bagnolet coach stop can take the Metro from the nearby Gallieni station.
International travel from Frankfurt am Main, Germany to Paris, France is: Partially open.
Entry into France is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany.
Conditions of entry:
All travellers in France must observe the following coronavirus safety measures:
The information above was last checked on 24/06/2022; however, this can change before your date of travel so please make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your journey to Paris from Frankfurt am Main.
The current restriction level for returning to Frankfurt am Main, Germany from France is: Fully open.
Reentering Germany is currently allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of France
All travellers returning to Germany must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:
The information above was last checked on 24/06/2022. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Frankfurt am Main from Paris here.
There are 3 ways that you can travel from Frankfurt am Main to Paris. You can take a coach, flight or train.
A coach service offers the cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Paris, which costs on average £27.
This is compared to other ways of getting to Paris:
A coach journey is usually £185 less than a journey to Paris by plane, which costs on average £211 for the same trip.
A coach is £89 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Paris costing on average £115.
The fastest way to get to Paris from Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 15 min.
There are alternative travel options to Paris that can usually take longer:
In comparison, travelling by coach can take you on average 7 h 20 min.
In comparison, taking a train requires on average 3 h 44 min of travel time.
You should expect to travel around 296 miles (478 km) from Frankfurt am Main to Paris.
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Paris is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Frankfurt am Main to Paris as scheduled services by coach, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Frankfurt am Main to Paris:
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Paris, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
Yes, there are direct routes from Frankfurt am Main to Paris with the following travel companies:
As you won't need to change at another stop in between, direct services to Paris tend to save you time and add more convenience, so it's worth paying attention to before you purchase tickets for this trip.
When planning your trip between Frankfurt am Main and Paris, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to purchase and their prices in the next 7 days:
However, we recommend buying tickets between Frankfurt am Main and Paris online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.
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