There are 8 ways to get from Bavaria to France by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from München Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Paris Esttrain Tgv
7h 7m€148–304Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Munich to Paris813.5 km
9h 57m€52Bus
- Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus N91 / ...
13h 8m€73–115Drive 813.8 km
- Drive from Munich to Pariscar 813.8 km
7h 40m€130–188Fly Nuremberg Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane NUE - CDG
4h 27m€124–305Bus via Neu-Ulm
- Take the bus from München, ZOB to Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straßebus
- Take the bus from Ulm - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
14h 23m€63–104Fly Munich International Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane MUC - LYS
4h 44m€132–293Fly Munich International Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane MUC - NCE
4h 45m€108–270
Bavaria to France by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bavaria to France is to rideshare which costs €52 and takes 9h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Bavaria to France is to fly which takes 4h 27m and costs €120 - €310.
No, there is no direct bus from Bavaria station to France. However, there are services departing from Munich central bus station and arriving at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Bavaria to France. However, there are services departing from Marienplatz and arriving at Châtelet via München Hbf, Strasbourg and Gare de l'Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
The distance between Bavaria and France is 834 km. The road distance is 813.8 km.
The best way to get from Bavaria to France without a car is to train which takes 7h 7m and costs €140 - €310.
It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from Bavaria to France, including transfers.
Bavaria to France bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Munich central bus station.
Bavaria to France train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from München Hbf station.
The best way to get from Bavaria to France is to train which takes 7h 7m and costs €140 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €120 and takes 13h 8m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €310 and takes 4h 27m.
What companies run services between Bavaria, Germany and France?
You can take a train from Marienplatz to Châtelet via Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, Paris Est, and Gare de l'Est in around 7h 7m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Munich central bus station to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) 5 times a day. Tickets cost €70–110 and the journey takes 11h 50m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Nuremberg Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120–360
Flights from Munich International Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–330
Flights from Munich International Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110–250
Flights from Munich International Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110–300
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from München Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €70–140
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Strasbourg to Paris Est
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €80–160
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Munich central bus station to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €70–110
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Munich to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €52
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Bavaria to France bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.
Bavaria to France train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Strasbourg Bahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bavaria to France is 814 km. It takes approximately 7h 40m to drive from Bavaria to France.
There are 22186+ hotels available in France.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bavaria and France. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.








