What is the cheapest way to get from Germany to Frankreich?

The cheapest way to get from Germany to Frankreich is to bus which costs €60 - €110 and takes 13h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Germany to Frankreich?

The fastest way to get from Germany to Frankreich is to drive which takes 6h 36m and costs €100 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Germany and Frankreich?

No, there is no direct bus from Germany to Frankreich station. However, there are services departing from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf/Memhardstr. and arriving at Karlsruhe central train station via Berlin Südkreuz train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Germany and Frankreich?

No, there is no direct train from Germany to Frankreich. However, there are services departing from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf/Memhardstr. and arriving at Lauterbourg, Bahnhof via Berlin Hbf, Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and Wörth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.

How far is it from Germany to Frankreich?

The distance between Germany and Frankreich is 678 km. The road distance is 664 km.

How do I travel from Germany to Frankreich without a car?

The best way to get from Germany to Frankreich without a car is to train which takes 7h 56m and costs €110 - €410.

How long does it take to get from Germany to Frankreich?

It takes approximately 7h 56m to get from Germany to Frankreich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Germany to Frankreich bus from?

Germany to Frankreich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin Südkreuz train station.

Where do I catch the Germany to Frankreich train from?

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

Train or bus from Germany to Frankreich?

The best way to get from Germany to Frankreich is to train which takes 7h 56m and costs €110 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 13h 23m.

Where does the Germany to Frankreich bus arrive?

Germany to Frankreich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Karlsruhe central train station.

Where does the Germany to Frankreich train arrive?

Germany to Frankreich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Germany to Frankreich?

Yes, the driving distance between Germany to Frankreich is 664 km. It takes approximately 6h 36m to drive from Germany to Frankreich.

How do I get a train ticket from Germany to Frankreich?

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Where can I stay near Frankreich?

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Germany to Frankreich - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Germany to Frankreich by train, bus, night train, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
7h 56m
€117–402
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Berlin Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbfnighttrain Nj
10h 58m
€47–132
Bus
1. Take the bus from Berlin Südkreuz train station to Karlsruhe central train stationbus N13
13h 23m
€62–106
Drive 664 km
1. Drive from Berlin to Frankreichcar 664 km
6h 36m
€105–151

Germany to Frankreich by tram and train

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Distance: 677.9 km
Duration: 7h 56m

What companies run services between Germany and Frankreich, France?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Berlin Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof every 2 hours. Tickets cost €110–390 and the journey takes 5h 15m. Österreichische Bundesbahnen also services this route once daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Berlin Südkreuz train station to Karlsruhe central train station 6 times a week. Tickets cost €55–95 and the journey takes 10h 20m.

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