What is the cheapest way to get from Paris to Ruhr?

The cheapest way to get from Paris to Ruhr is to bus which costs €45 - €90 and takes 9h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Paris to Ruhr?

The fastest way to get from Paris to Ruhr is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs €180 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Paris and Ruhr?

No, there is no direct bus from Paris to Ruhr. However, there are services departing from Porte Maillot - Palais des Congrès and arriving at Duisburg Goetheplatz via Paris and DU- Hbf Westeingang. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Paris and Ruhr?

No, there is no direct train from Paris to Ruhr. However, there are services departing from Paris Nord and arriving at Duisburg Karlstr. via Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

How far is it from Paris to Ruhr?

The distance between Paris and Ruhr is 595 km. The road distance is 498.4 km.

How do I travel from Paris to Ruhr without a car?

The best way to get from Paris to Ruhr without a car is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs €180 - €320.

How long does it take to get from Paris to Ruhr?

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Paris to Ruhr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paris to Ruhr bus from?

Paris to Ruhr bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris station.

Where do I catch the Paris to Ruhr train from?

Paris to Ruhr train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Paris Nord station.

Train or bus from Paris to Ruhr?

The best way to get from Paris to Ruhr is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs €180 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €90 and takes 9h 20m.

Where does the Paris to Ruhr bus arrive?

Paris to Ruhr bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Duisburg central train station.

Where does the Paris to Ruhr train arrive?

Paris to Ruhr train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Duisburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Paris to Ruhr?

Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Ruhr is 498 km. It takes approximately 5h 27m to drive from Paris to Ruhr.

Where can I stay near Ruhr?

There are 2772+ hotels available in Ruhr.

Paris to Ruhr - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and line 901 tram

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There are 7 ways to get from Paris to Ruhr by train (Eurostar), bus, car, plane, train, or tram

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Train (Eurostar)
best
1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Duisburg Hbftrain Thalys
4h 24m
€180–320
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris to Duisburg central train stationbus N71
9h 20m
€50–86
Drive 498.4 km
1. Drive from Paris to Ruhrcar 498.4 km
5h 27m
€78–112
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train, line 901 tram
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CDG - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Duisburg Hbftrain
3. Take the tram from Duisburg Hbf to Duisburg Karlstr.tram
4h 25m
Train via Duisburg Goetheplatz
1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Duisburg Hbftrain Tha
4h 51m
€104–197
Train via Aachen
1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Aachen Hbftrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Duisburg Hbftrain Re
5h 28m
€168–355
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane CDG - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Duisburg Hbftrain
5h 53m
€102–401

Paris to Ruhr by train and tram (Eurostar)

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4h 24mAverage Duration

€180Cheapest Price

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Distance: 594.9 km
Duration: 4h 24m

What companies run services between Paris, France and Ruhr, Germany?

Eurostar operates a train from Paris Nord to Duisburg Hbf 4 times a day. Tickets cost €180–320 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris to Duisburg central train station once daily. Tickets cost €45–80 and the journey takes 7h 35m.

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