How to get from Paris to Frankfurt
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Paris to Frankfurt. The most useful door-to-door route takes 7h 05m by bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 942 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
942 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €58Checked Sep 9 | 4h 25mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €23Omio catalogue, Sep 8 | 7h 05m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€58Checked Sep 94h 25m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€23Omio catalogue, Sep 87h 05m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Paris to Frankfurt: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Paris → Mannheim centralbus
FlixBus·5h 55m - 2Mannheim central → Frankfurtbus
BlaBlaCar Bus·50m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
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Flight prices by day, Paris to Frankfurt
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€46October 2026
€52Departures from Paris to Frankfurt
FlixBus runs 29 scheduled departures a day, the first at 07:30 and the last at 23:20.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 29 | 07:30 | 23:20 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 4 | 08:15 | 23:15 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Sep 8
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusParis-Mannheim centralBook →BlaBlaCar BusMannheim central-FrankfurtBook →
ITA AirwaysParis-Milan, Milan-FrankfurtSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ITA Airways; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Paris to Frankfurt works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Paris to Mannheim central, about 5h 55m. Transfer in Mannheim central and continue by BlaBlaCar Bus bus on to Frankfurt (50 min). In total it's roughly €29 over 7h 5m, 1 transfer.
Paris to Frankfurt: common questions
How long does it take to get from Paris to Frankfurt?
The most useful route takes about 7h 05m by bus, 1 transfer.
How far is Frankfurt from Paris?
About 942 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Paris to Frankfurt cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €29 to €45. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Paris to Frankfurt?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ITA Airways.
Can you get from Paris to Frankfurt without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 3h 47m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Paris to Frankfurt?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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