The cheapest and fastest trains from Paris to Frankfurt am Main
Cheapest price
$125
Average price
$147
Fastest journey
3 h 49 m
Average duration
3 h 51 m
Trains per day
30
Distance
479 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paris to Frankfurt am Main is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris to Frankfurt am Main will cost around $147 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $125.
Of the 30 trains that leave Paris for Frankfurt am Main every day 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 479 km distance in an average of 3 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 49 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 53 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
TGV 9551
ICE 9591
ICE 9591 · ICE 518
9551
9579+
ICE 272
ICE 9591
9591
9563
9553
9555Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Paris to Frankfurt am Main
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $26, and a flight costs an average of $140.
Distance: 479 km
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$189 Average Price | $55 Average Price Cheapest | $535 Average Price |
5h 21m Average total duration 4h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 10m Average total duration 7h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Paris to Frankfurt am Main train times
The table below shows live departures for Paris to Frankfurt am Main trains for today, Sunday, 14 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TGV 9551 | On time 8:06 am Paris Gare de l'Est | 4h04 | 12:10 pm Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
TGV 9551+ ICE 372 | On time 8:06 am Paris Gare de l'Est | 4h03 | 12:09 pm Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
9551 | On time 8:06 am Paris Gare de l'Est | 3h54 | 12:00 pm Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
TGV 9551+ ICE 610 | On time 8:06 am Paris Gare de l'Est | 4h02 | 12:08 pm Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
9423+ 123 · S5 | 8:52 am Paris Gare du Nord | 5h08 | 2:00 pm Frankfurt Hauptwache | 2 changes | |
9423+ 123 · S5 | 8:52 am Paris Gare du Nord | 5h10 | 2:02 pm Frankfurt Konstablerwache station | 2 changes | |
9423+ 123 | 8:52 am Paris Gare du Nord | 4h53 | 1:45 pm Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
9593+ ICE 370 | On time 9:43 am Paris Gare de l'Est | 4h26 | 2:09 pm Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
9593+ ICE 9563 | Delayed 9:43 am Paris Gare de l'Est | 8h30 | 6:18 pm 6:18 pmFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
9593+ ICE 72 | On time 9:43 am Paris Gare de l'Est | 4h57 | 2:40 pm Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
TGV 9593+ ICE 370 · ICE 518 | On time 9:43 am Paris Gare de l'Est | 4h25 | 2:08 pm Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 changes | |
TGV 9593+ ICE 370 | On time 9:43 am Paris Gare de l'Est | 4h26 | 2:09 pm Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
9591+ ICE 9563 | Delayed 10:07 am Paris Gare de l'Est | 8h06 | 6:18 pm 6:18 pmFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 9591 · ICE 916 | On time 10:07 am Paris Gare de l'Est | 4h31 | 2:38 pm Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 9591 · ICE 518 | On time 10:07 am Paris Gare de l'Est | 4h01 | 2:08 pm Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
9591+ ICE 70 | On time 10:07 am Paris Gare de l'Est | 8h33 | 6:40 pm Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
9591 | On time 10:07 am Paris Gare de l'Est | 3h49 | 1:56 pm Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 9591 | Delayed 10:07 am Paris Gare de l'Est | 3h49 | 2:11 pm 2:11 pmFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
9591+ ICE 72 | On time 10:07 am Paris Gare de l'Est | 4h33 | 2:40 pm Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
9435+ 125 · S5 | 10:52 am Paris Gare du Nord | 5h08 | 4:00 pm Frankfurt Hauptwache | 2 changes | |
9435+ 125 · S5 | 10:52 am Paris Gare du Nord | 5h10 | 4:02 pm Frankfurt Konstablerwache station | 2 changes | |
9435+ 125 | 10:52 am Paris Gare du Nord | 4h53 | 3:45 pm Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
9553 | On time 12:10 pm Paris Gare de l'Est | 3h53 | 4:03 pm Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 9553 | On time 12:10 pm Paris Gare de l'Est | 4h03 | 4:13 pm Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 9553 · ICE 278 | On time 12:10 pm Paris Gare de l'Est | 3h59 | 4:09 pm Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 9553 · ICE 516 | On time 12:10 pm Paris Gare de l'Est | 3h58 | 4:08 pm Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
TGV 9575+ ICE 1572 | On time 12:52 pm Paris Gare de l'Est | 4h22 | 5:14 pm Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
9575+ ECE 150 | On time 12:52 pm Paris Gare de l'Est | 4h52 | 5:44 pm Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
TGV 9575+ ECE 150 | On time 12:52 pm Paris Gare de l'Est | 4h52 | 5:44 pm Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
9575+ ICE 70 | On time 12:52 pm Paris Gare de l'Est | 5h48 | 6:40 pm Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
9575+ ICE 9563 | Delayed 12:52 pm Paris Gare de l'Est | 5h21 | 6:18 pm 6:18 pmFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
TGV 9575+ ICE 104 · ICE 594 | On time 12:52 pm Paris Gare de l'Est | 4h17 | 5:09 pm Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
TGV 9575+ ICE 104 | On time 12:52 pm Paris Gare de l'Est | 4h16 | 5:08 pm Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 9563 · ICE 912 | On time 2:21 pm Paris Gare de l'Est | 4h17 | 6:38 pm Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 9563 · ICE 514 | On time 2:21 pm Paris Gare de l'Est | 3h47 | 6:08 pm Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
9563+ ICE 2 | On time 2:21 pm Paris Gare de l'Est | 6h22 | 8:43 pm Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
9563 | On time 2:21 pm Paris Gare de l'Est | 3h52 | 6:13 pm Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
9563+ ICE 70 | On time 2:21 pm Paris Gare de l'Est | 4h19 | 6:40 pm Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 9563 | Delayed 2:21 pm Paris Gare de l'Est | 3h52 | 6:18 pm 6:18 pmFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
9563+ ICE 272 | On time 2:21 pm Paris Gare de l'Est | 7h48 | 10:09 pm Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
9577+ ICE 2 | On time 2:55 pm Paris Gare de l'Est | 5h48 | 8:43 pm Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
TGV 9577+ ICE 102 | On time 2:55 pm Paris Gare de l'Est | 4h13 | 7:08 pm Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
9577+ ICE 272 | On time 2:55 pm Paris Gare de l'Est | 7h14 | 10:09 pm Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
9577+ 15996 · ICE 990 | On time 2:55 pm Paris Gare de l'Est | 8h14 | 11:09 pm Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
TGV 9577+ ICE 102 · ICE 592 | On time 2:55 pm Paris Gare de l'Est | 4h14 | 7:09 pm Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 9555 | On time 4:10 pm Paris Gare de l'Est | 4h03 | 8:13 pm Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 9555 · ICE 512 | On time 4:10 pm Paris Gare de l'Est | 3h58 | 8:08 pm Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
9555 | On time 4:10 pm Paris Gare de l'Est | 3h53 | 8:03 pm Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 9555 · ICE 274 | On time 4:10 pm Paris Gare de l'Est | 3h59 | 8:09 pm Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 9579 · ICE 100 · ICE 590 | On time 4:53 pm Paris Gare de l'Est | 4h16 | 9:09 pm Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 9579 · ICE 2 | On time 4:53 pm Paris Gare de l'Est | 3h50 | 8:43 pm Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 9579 · ICE 100 | On time 4:53 pm Paris Gare de l'Est | 4h15 | 9:08 pm Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 9579 · ICE 2 · ICE 910 | On time 4:53 pm Paris Gare de l'Est | 3h45 | 8:38 pm Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 changes | |
9579+ 15996 · ICE 990 | On time 4:53 pm Paris Gare de l'Est | 6h16 | 11:09 pm Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
9579+ ICE 100 · ICE 590 | On time 4:53 pm Paris Gare de l'Est | 4h16 | 9:09 pm Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
9579+ ICE 272 | On time 4:53 pm Paris Gare de l'Est | 5h16 | 10:09 pm Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 9557 · ICE 272 | On time 6:06 pm Paris Gare de l'Est | 4h03 | 10:09 pm Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
9557 | On time 6:06 pm Paris Gare de l'Est | 3h57 | 10:03 pm Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 9557 · ICE 510 | On time 6:06 pm Paris Gare de l'Est | 4h02 | 10:08 pm Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 9557 | On time 6:06 pm Paris Gare de l'Est | 4h07 | 10:13 pm Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
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Overview: Train from Paris to Frankfurt am Main
Trains from Paris to Frankfurt am Main run on average 15 times per day, taking around 4h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $111 but you can travel from only $26 by coach.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 479 km distance in 3h 38m.
Distance 479 km |
Average train duration 4h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $111 |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 3h 38m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:55 |
Train companies: TGV, Deutsche Bahn, TGV INOUI, SNCF TER from Paris to Frankfurt am Main trainsTGV, Deutsche Bahn, TGV INOUI, SNCF TER trains will get you between Paris and Frankfurt am Main from $26. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
TGV
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
TGV INOUI
SNCF TER
FAQs: Paris to Frankfurt am Main train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paris to Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Paris and Frankfurt am Main
- Mon - Sun: 04:45 - 01:30
- Free unlimited WiFi.
- Luggage lockers are available daily from 06:15 to 22:00. They are located on the first level in Hall 3 on the Rue de Bercy side of the station.
- Le Train Bleu
- La Fabrique Cookies
- The Grand Comptoir
- Café Pierre Hermé
- Paul
- Starbucks
- Golden Brioche
- Mezzo di Pasta
- McDonald's
- The Prem1er Café
- & many more
- Full accessibility services for all types of disabilities throughout the station, including digital and electronic orientation systems.
- Hôtel Parisianer
- Hôtel Locomo
- Hôtel Marceau Bastille
- Mon - Sun: 04:45 - 01:30
- Located in Hall 1.
- Metro lines: 1, 14
- Bus lines: 24, 57, 61, 63, 72, 77, 91
- Train lines: TGV, RER A, RER D, Transilien R
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Luggage lockers are located on level -1, close to Platform 3 near the Rue de Maubeuge entrance.
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at 18 Rue de Dunkerque.
- Terminus Nord
- Chez Casimir
- Brasserie Terminus Nord
- McDonald’s
- Bonne Journeé
- Autogrill Grignotin
- Autogrill Chips & Snacks
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, tactile warning strips. Contact the Accès Plus Mobility Service Centre at +33 890640650 or [email protected].
- €0.70
- Hotel Whistler
- Mercure Paris Gare du Nord
- Ibis Paris Gare du Nord
- Le Matissia
- OKKO Hotels Paris Gare de l'Est
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Mon - Sun: 04:45 - 01:30
- 1200 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-19 for train to Lille, Brussels, Amsterdam, Cologne
- Hall 2: Eurostar check-in for train to London
- Hall 3: Eastern side concourse served by platform 20-21 & 30-36 used by TER & suburban trains
- Hall 4: leading to RER platform
- Metro: Line 4, Line 5
- RER: Line B, Line D
- Bus: Several lines available
- Mon - Fri: 06:45 - 20:30
- Sat: 09:00 - 20:00
- Sun: 09:00 - 20:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located on Level -1 towards the metro access next to PAUL. Open every day from 07:30 to 22:30.
- 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
- The station is wheelchair accessible and has accessible toilets and orientation system for visually impaired travelers. There is disabled traveler assistance by Track 4.
- Hotel Whistler
- Hôtel LOCOMO
- Hôtel Parisianer
- Mon - Fri: 06:45 - 20:30
- Sat: 09:00 - 20:00
- Sun: 09:00 - 20:30
- Located between Tracks 15 and 18.
- Metro lines: 4, 5, 7
- Bus lines: 31, 32, 35, 38, 39, 46, 54, 56, 91
- Train lines: RER B, TGV, TGV/ICE, TER, Intercités, OUIGO, Transilien, Russian Railways
- Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 09:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located in the main hall.
- asiagourmet
- Burger King
- Ciao Bella
- Coffee Fellows
- Crepes de France Express
- dean&david
- Starbucks
- Uddin's Sky Sportsbar
- McDonald's
- Dunkin Donuts
- & many more
- Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Hotel Cristall
- Grand Hotel Empire
- Hotel Carlton
- Located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
- Wunderbar
- Pizza Ciro
- Schiffsmeldestelle
- Mainod
- Lindner Congress Hotel Frankfurt
- Parkside Hotel
- Höchster Hof
- Hotel am Schloss
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.
- Restaurant Käfer's
- McDonald's
- Asia Snack Box
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel
- Hilton Frankfurt Airport
- Steigenberger Airport Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-3 for regional and S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: access to airport terminals
- S-Bahn: Lines S8, S9
- Regional trains: RE2, RE3, RE59
- Bus: Several lines available
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