How to get from Frankfurt to Paris
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Frankfurt to Paris by price and travel time.
- 478 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 15m
- 44 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h 15m
direct
Flight
€138
Cheapest
7h 40m
direct
Bus
€31
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 18 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Frankfurt to Paris. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 20m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 478 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on October 18, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
478 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €79Checked Oct 18 | 1h 20mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €23Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 7h 40mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€79Checked Oct 181h 20m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€23Omio catalogue, Oct 207h 40m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Frankfurt to Paris: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Frankfurt am Main → Paris Charles de Gaulleflight
Condor·1h 20m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
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.
Departures from Frankfurt to Paris
FlixBus runs 44 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:35 and the last at 23:35.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 44 | 00:35 | 23:35 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 8 | 00:15 | 23:50 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 00:35
- 03:20
- 03:45
- 03:55
- 04:20
- 04:45
- 04:55
- 05:20
- 05:30
- 05:45
- 05:55
- 06:30
- 07:30
- 09:15
- 09:40
- 10:15
- 10:40
- 11:15
- 11:40
- 19:45
- 20:05
- 20:40
- 20:45
- 21:05
- 21:40
- 21:45
- 22:05
- 22:35
- 22:40
- 23:35
All departuresBlaBlaCar Bus
- 00:15
- 07:00
- 07:25
- 12:00
- 12:25
- 22:50
- 23:15
- 23:50
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, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
CondorFrankfurt am Main-Paris Charles de GaulleSee live options and dates →
BlaBlaCar BusFrankfurt-ParisBook →
LufthansaFrankfurt am Main-Paris Charles de GaulleSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with Condor, BlaBlaCar Bus, Lufthansa; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Frankfurt to Paris works
Start with a Condor flight from Frankfurt to Paris, about 1h 20m. In total it's roughly €79 over 1h 20m, direct, no transfers.
Frankfurt to Paris: common questions
How long does it take to get from Frankfurt to Paris?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 20m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first bus from Frankfurt to Paris?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:35 and the last at 23:35, from Frankfurt central, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Frankfurt to Paris?
44 a day with FlixBus, between 00:35 and 23:35.
Which station does the bus from Frankfurt to Paris leave from?
Frankfurt central with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Paris from Frankfurt?
About 478 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Frankfurt to Paris cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €23 to €31. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Frankfurt to Paris?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 20m.
How long is the flight from Frankfurt to Paris?
About 1h 20m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Frankfurt and Paris?
Frankfurt is FRA and Paris is CDG, so this route is usually written FRA to CDG.
Which operators run Frankfurt to Paris?
On this route you travel with Condor, BlaBlaCar Bus, Lufthansa.
Can you get from Frankfurt to Paris without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 3h 43m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Frankfurt to Paris?
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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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Condor
Route calculated: 18 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 18 Oct 2026