What is the cheapest way to get from Berlin to France?

The cheapest way to get from Berlin to France is to rideshare which costs €63 and takes 12h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Berlin to France?

The fastest way to get from Berlin to France is to fly which takes 4h 59m and costs €70 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Berlin and France?

No, there is no direct bus from Berlin to France. However, there are services departing from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and arriving at Hôtel de Ville via Porte Maillot - Palais des Congrès. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Berlin and France?

No, there is no direct train from Berlin to France. However, there are services departing from Berlin Hbf and arriving at Châtelet via Strasbourg and Gare de l'Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.

How far is it from Berlin to France?

The distance between Berlin and France is 1173 km. The road distance is 1050.6 km.

How do I travel from Berlin to France without a car?

The best way to get from Berlin to France without a car is to train via Strasbourg which takes 8h 2m and costs €200 - €850.

How long does it take to get from Berlin to France?

It takes approximately 8h 2m to get from Berlin to France, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Berlin to France bus from?

Berlin to France bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Berlin to France train from?

Berlin to France train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Berlin Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Berlin to France?

The best way to get from Berlin to France is to train via Strasbourg which takes 8h 2m and costs €200 - €850. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs €80 - €130 and takes 13h 3m, you could also fly, which costs €70 - €270 and takes 4h 59m.

Where does the Berlin to France bus arrive?

Berlin to France bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.

Where does the Berlin to France train arrive?

Berlin to France train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Strasbourg Bahnhof station.

Can I drive from Berlin to France?

Yes, the driving distance between Berlin to France is 1051 km. It takes approximately 9h 21m to drive from Berlin to France.

Where can I stay near France?

There are 22479+ hotels available in France.

Can I share a ride from Berlin to France?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Berlin and France. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Berlin to France - 13 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and rideshare

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There are 13 ways to get from Berlin to France by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, train, or rideshare

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Train via Strasbourg
best
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 82
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Paris Esttrain Tgv
8h 2m
€205–849
Fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane BER - NCE
5h 12m
€59–264
Bus via Paris
1. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Parisbus N100
13h 3m
€80–128
Drive 1,050.6 km
1. Drive from Berlin to Pariscar 1,050.6 km
9h 21m
€163–236
Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BER - CDG
4h 59m
€70–262
Bus
1. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus N1320 / ...
16h 53m
€87–138
Train
1. Take the train from Berlin Gesundbrunnen to Paris-Esttrain Trn
19h 54m
€216–417
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Berlin to Parisrideshare 1,048.5 km
12h 8m
€63
Fly to Paris Orly Airport
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane BER - ORY
5h 3m
€113–330
Fly to Marseille Provence Airport
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane BER - MRS
5h 11m
€74–257
Fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane BER - STR
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain
5h 43m
€115–377
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BER - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain
5h 44m
€111–355
Fly to Saarbrücken Airport, train
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Saarbrücken Airport (SCN)plane BER - SCN
2. Take the train from Sarreguemines to Strasbourgtrain
6h 48m
€148–335

Berlin to France by train and subway

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8h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,172.7 km
Duration: 8h 2m

What companies run services between Berlin, Germany and France?

You can take a train from Berlin Hbf to Châtelet via Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, Paris Est, and Gare de l'Est in around 8h 2m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Paris once daily. Tickets cost €75–130 and the journey takes 11h 50m.

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