Paris to Mannheim Trains

The Paris to Mannheim train runs on the Paris - Est France - Germany high-speed corridor, with direct TGV INOUI and ICE services. Trains depart from Paris Gare de l'Est and arrive at Mannheim Hauptbahnhof, with many services calling at Strasbourg and some continuing toward Frankfurt or Stuttgart. The rail distance is about 451 km, and the fastest direct trains take around 3 hours 3 minutes; slower direct services take about 3 hours 20 minutes depending on stops and pathing. There are usually around 6 to 8 direct departures per day in one direction, with extra options requiring a change at Strasbourg, Karlsruhe, or Saarbrucken. First and Second Class are available on both TGV INOUI and ICE, with seat reservation included or assigned on most cross-border high-speed tickets. One-way fares between Paris and Mannheim start from about €39 ($42 USD) for advance Second Class fares and can rise to around €150 ($162 USD) for flexible First Class fares. Prices shown are starting from; final fares depend on class, time of booking, and availability. Rail Monsters accepts bookings 6 to 12 months ahead; book earlier for French school holidays, Christmas, Easter, and the peak summer period from June to September.