What is the cheapest way to get from Rhineland-Palatinate to France?

The cheapest way to get from Rhineland-Palatinate to France is to bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 8h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rhineland-Palatinate to France?

The fastest way to get from Rhineland-Palatinate to France is to drive which takes 4h 47m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Rhineland-Palatinate and France?

No, there is no direct bus from Rhineland-Palatinate to France. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Bodelschwinghstraße and arriving at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) via Mainz central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Rhineland-Palatinate and France?

No, there is no direct train from Rhineland-Palatinate to France. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Römisches Theater and arriving at Châtelet via Mainz, Hauptbahnhof, Saarbrücken Hbf and Gare de l'Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.

How far is it from Rhineland-Palatinate to France?

The distance between Rhineland-Palatinate and France is 550 km. The road distance is 534.7 km.

How do I travel from Rhineland-Palatinate to France without a car?

The best way to get from Rhineland-Palatinate to France without a car is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs €90 - €190.

How long does it take to get from Rhineland-Palatinate to France?

It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Rhineland-Palatinate to France, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rhineland-Palatinate to France bus from?

Rhineland-Palatinate to France bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Mainz central train station.

Where do I catch the Rhineland-Palatinate to France train from?

Rhineland-Palatinate to France train services, operated by vlexx, depart from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Rhineland-Palatinate to France?

The best way to get from Rhineland-Palatinate to France is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs €90 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 8h 50m.

Where does the Rhineland-Palatinate to France bus arrive?

Rhineland-Palatinate to France bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Where does the Rhineland-Palatinate to France train arrive?

Rhineland-Palatinate to France train services, operated by vlexx, arrive at Saarbrücken Hbf station.

Can I drive from Rhineland-Palatinate to France?

Yes, the driving distance between Rhineland-Palatinate to France is 535 km. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Rhineland-Palatinate to France.

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There are 5 ways to get from Rhineland-Palatinate to France by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain Re3 / ...
2. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Paris l'Esttrain 82
6h 6m
€92–186
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus N90 / ...
8h 50m
€49–78
Drive 534.7 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Pariscar 534.7 km
4h 47m
€82–119
Train via Gare de Lyon
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain Re3 / ...
2. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Paris Gare de Lyontrain 82
7h 6m
€89–171
Bus via Frankfurt - Airport Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt - Airport Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 16m
€58–107

Rhineland-Palatinate to France by train and subway

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Distance: 550.1 km
Duration: 6h 6m

What companies run services between Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany and France?

You can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Châtelet via Mainz, Hauptbahnhof, Saarbrücken Hbf, Paris l'Est, and Gare de l'Est in around 6h 6m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Mainz central train station to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) twice daily. Tickets cost €45–80 and the journey takes 7h 25m.

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