How to get from Paris to Frankfurt
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Paris to Frankfurt by price and travel time.
- 478 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 7h 30m
- 32 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
7h 30m
direct
Bus
€30
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 20 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Paris to Frankfurt. The most useful door-to-door route takes 7h 30m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 478 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €23, on Thu, Oct 15.
478 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €48Checked Oct 19 | 7h 20mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €23Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 7h 30mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€48Checked Oct 197h 20m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€23Omio catalogue, Oct 207h 30m · directSee 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 → Frankfurtbus
BlaBlaCar Bus·7h 30m
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 Paris to Frankfurt
FlixBus runs 32 scheduled departures a day, the first at 07:30 and the last at 23:20.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 32 | 07:30 | 23:20 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 4 | 08:15 | 23:15 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 07:30
- 08:25
- 08:30
- 09:20
- 09:25
- 09:30
- 09:50
- 10:20
- 10:25
- 10:50
- 12:15
- 13:15
- 14:15
- 14:50
- 15:50
- 16:50
- 18:15
- 18:45
- 19:15
- 19:30
- 19:45
- 20:15
- 20:30
- 20:45
- 21:20
- 22:20
- 23:20
All departuresBlaBlaCar Bus
- 08:15
- 16:05
- 22:15
- 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, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
BlaBlaCar BusParis-FrankfurtBook →
Brussels AirlinesParis Charles de Gaulle-Brussels AirportSee live options and dates →
Deutsche BahnBrussels Airport-CologneBook →
FlixBusCologne-FrankfurtBook →On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Brussels Airlines, Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Paris to Frankfurt works
Start with a BlaBlaCar Bus bus from Paris to Frankfurt, about 7h 30m. In total it's roughly €30 over 7h 30m, direct, no transfers.
Paris to Frankfurt: common questions
How long does it take to get from Paris to Frankfurt?
The most useful route takes about 7h 30m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Paris to Frankfurt?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 07:30 and the last at 23:20, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Paris to Frankfurt?
32 a day with FlixBus, between 07:30 and 23:20.
How far is Frankfurt from Paris?
About 478 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 €23 to €30. 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, Brussels Airlines, Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus.
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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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: BlaBlaCar Bus
Route calculated: 20 Oct 2026