Our travel advice
Our pick
Take the 13:10 train: 3h53 without a change.
The timetable at a glance
Departures per hour from Paris
- Departures: 3 in the morning, 2 in the afternoon and 2 in the evening.
- Operators: SNCF.
From our timetable data for a regular Tuesday; departure times in local Paris time.
All connections on a regular day
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Change at | Trains |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:16 | 11:10 | 3h54 | direct | IC 9561 SNCF |
| 09:06 | 13:00 | 3h54 | direct | IC 9551 SNCF |
| 11:07 | 15:17 | 4h10 | direct | IC 9591 SNCF |
| 13:10 | 17:03 | 3h53 | direct | ICE 9553 SNCF |
| 15:21 | 19:21 | 4h00 | direct | IC 9563 SNCF |
| 17:10 | 21:03 | 3h53 | direct | ICE 9555 SNCF |
| 19:06 | 23:03 | 3h57 | direct | IC 9557 SNCF |
Route map
How punctual is this route?
Source: Deutsche Bahn delay data (CC BY 4.0). "On time" = at most 5 minutes late on arrival.
TGV punctuality by SNCF
Train or plane?
Estimate| Train | Plane | |
|---|---|---|
| Door to door | ± 4h18 | ± 3h49 |
| CO₂ per person | ± 18 kg | ± 65 kg |
| Arrival | City centre | Airport |
Train: fastest connection plus 25 minutes to and from the station. Plane: flight time plus 40 minutes taxiing and 2.5 hours for airport transfers, check-in and security. CO₂: UK Government GHG Conversion Factors 2025 (DESNZ).
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the train from Paris to Frankfurt?
The fastest train takes 3h53; the typical journey is 3h54.
Is there a direct train from Paris to Frankfurt?
Yes. 7 of the 7 connections we found on a regular Tuesday run without a change.
What time is the first and last train from Paris to Frankfurt?
On a regular Tuesday the first connection leaves at 07:16 and the last at 19:06 (Paris time).
Which station does the train from Paris to Frankfurt leave from?
The fastest connection leaves from Paris Est and arrives at Frankfurt Hbf.
Is the train from Paris to Frankfurt usually on time?
47% of measured arrivals at Frankfurt Hbf were at most 5 minutes late, and 75% within 15 minutes.
Where can I book a train ticket to Frankfurt?
You can compare prices at Omio. Booking early is usually cheaper.
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Timetables: our own journey planner (MOTIS) on open timetable data from SNCF, DB (DELFI), NS (OpenOV), NMBS/SNCB, Eurostar, SBB/opentransportdata.swiss, Trenitalia France and Renfe. Method and sources.