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Paris to Munich Bullet Train Tickets & Timetable

Paris Est to München Hauptbahnhof normally has one direct TGV departure daily, with further journeys using TGV or ICE trains and a change in Germany. The direct service calls at Strasbourg, Karlsruhe, Stuttgart, Ulm, and Augsburg. The fastest direct journeys take about 5 hours 40 minutes, while connecting journeys generally take longer; check the selected date for exact timings. Second and First Class are available, with compulsory reservations on the international TGV. Indicative one-way fares run from about EUR 39 to EUR 180 (USD 43 to USD 198), from discounted Second Class to higher-priced flexible tickets. 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, July-August, Christmas, and Munich's Oktoberfest.

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Paris

Munich

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Departure Time

Travel time

Arrival Time

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Brand name / Train type

Ticket price

Day trains

15:55

ParisParis Gare de l'Est

21:55

MunichMünchen Hbf

Direct

ICE 9577

from

187 USD

6h, Direct

15:55

ParisParis Gare de l'Est

21:55

MunichMünchen Hbf

from

187 USD

Direct

ICE 9577

First train

07:42

Last train

17:53

Travel duration

5h 54m

Daily departures

Departure station

Paris

Changes

direct

Arrival station

Munich

Ticket price

$106

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Paris - Munich TGV exchange and refund conditions depend on the fare purchased. Check deadlines and charges before booking, especially when choosing a discounted ticket tied to one departure.

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Paris to Munich Route Overview

This route crosses the Rhine at Strasbourg and Kehl before turning east across southern Germany. Its direct TGV is a double-deck train, so the upper deck offers a higher viewpoint over the countryside. International TGV tickets include an assigned seat; there is no non-reserved carriage. Bring valid travel identification even though France and Germany are within the Schengen area.

Travel time

5h 54m

Train type

Fastest trip

5h 41m

Longest trip

6h 18m

Paris

Paris Est, also called Gare de l'Est, is in the 10th arrondissement beside the Canal Saint-Martin district. Munich-bound trains leave this station, not Gare de Lyon; Metro lines 4, 5, and 7 serve the station.

Paris Gare de l'Est

Paris-East Station, Place du 11 Novembre 1918, Quartier Saint-Vincent-de-Paul, 10th Arrondissement, Paris, Ile-de-France, Metropolitan France, 75010, France

Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport

Station

Paris Austerlitz

Paris-Austerlitz Station, 85, Quai d'Austerlitz, Quartier de la Salpêtrière, 13th Arrondissement, Paris, Ile-de-France, Metropolitan France, 75013, France

Paris Montparnasse

Paris-Montparnasse Station, Allée de la 2e Division Blindée, Quartier Necker, 15th Arrondissement, Paris, Ile-de-France, Metropolitan France, 75015, France

Paris Gare de Lyon

Paris-Lyon Station, Place Louis Armand, Quartier des Quinze-Vingts, 12th Arrondissement, Paris, Ile-de-France, Metropolitan France, 75012, France

Paris Gare de l’Est

Station

Paris St-Lazare

Paris-Saint Lazarus Station, 13, Rue d'Amsterdam, Quartier de l'Europe, 8th Arrondissement of Paris, Paris, Ile-de-France, Metropolitan France, 75008, France

Paris Gare du Nord

Paris Gare du Nord, Rue Demarquay, Quartier Saint-Vincent-de-Paul, 10th Arrondissement, Paris, Ile-de-France, Metropolitan France, 75010, France

Paris Bercy Bourgogne-Pays d'Auvergne

Paris-Bercy-Bourgogne-Pays d'Auvergne Station, Rampe d'accès à la gare de Bercy, Quartier de Bercy, 12th Arrondissement, Paris, Ile-de-France, Metropolitan France, 75012, France

Disneyland Paris

Station

Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG, Paris)

Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV (RER), Circuit 2, Tremblay-en-France, Le Raincy, Seine-Saint-Denis, Ile-de-France, Metropolitan France, 95716, France

Paris Bercy Bourg. Pays d'Auv.

Station

5h 54m

Munich

München Hauptbahnhof, abbreviated München Hbf, stands west of Munich's old town and Marienplatz. S-Bahn, U-Bahn, and tram services connect the station with the Residenz, the museum district, and other parts of the Bavarian capital.

Munchen Ost

Munich East, Orleansplatz, Haidhausen-Nord, Haidhausen, Au-Haidhausen, Munich, Bavaria, 81667, Germany

Munchen-Pasing

München-Pasing, Josef-Felder-Straße, Neupasing, Pasing, Pasing-Obermenzing, Munich, Bavaria, 81241, Germany

München Hbf

Station

Munchen Hbf

Munich Central Station, Paul-Heyse-Unterführung, Klinikviertel, Ludwigsvorstadt, Ludwigsvorstadt-Isarvorstadt, Munich, Bavaria, 80335, Germany

Available Ticket Classes

The direct TGV offers Second Class with 2+2 seating and First Class with 2+1 seating, including individual seats on one side of the aisle. Both classes have assigned seats on this international service, and neither is a sleeper product. First Class does not automatically include a meal. Connecting ICE trains also offer first and second class; check each segment's reservation conditions.

from

$164

2nd Class

from

$187

1st Class

from

$301

2nd Class Flex

Practical Information for TGV Travelers

On the Paris - Munich TGV, label every bag and bring only luggage you can carry and store yourself. On the double-deck train, bags must stay out of stairs, doors, and aisles.

Luggage Allowance

The TGV allowance is two bags per person, each no larger than 90 x 70 x 50 cm, plus one small bag up to 40 x 30 x 15 cm. There is no fixed kilogram limit, but you must be able to carry all your luggage yourself.

Storage Facilities

The double-deck TGV has luggage racks near carriage entrances, overhead shelves for smaller items, and space between some back-to-back seats. An upper-deck seat can involve carrying your bag up a narrow staircase; keep valuables with you.

Special Items

Do not assume the international TGV accepts an assembled bicycle. A dismantled bicycle must be in a labelled cover no larger than 130 x 90 cm; folded bicycles must meet the applicable baggage dimensions. Check the specific rules for skis, sports equipment, and cased musical instruments before reserving.

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Paris to Munich Map

From Paris Est, the direct TGV follows LGV Est through eastern France to Strasbourg. It crosses the Rhine to Kehl, continues via Karlsruhe and Stuttgart, and reaches Munich through Ulm and Augsburg. The route combines French high-speed infrastructure with German high-speed and conventional sections. Views include Champagne farmland, the Alsace plain, the Rhine crossing, and the countryside of Swabia and Bavaria.

Rail vs Bus vs Plane

Train

Changes

Travel time

Price from

Departures

Rating

Train

ICE

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Direct

Travel time

5h 53m

Price from

$106

Departures

Rating

The direct TGV links central Paris and central Munich in roughly 5 hours 40 minutes, without airport transfers. Its once-daily frequency makes departure time more restrictive than routes offering several trains an hour, although connecting trains add options. Coaches generally need around 12 hours, while a flight takes about 1 hour 30 minutes airborne before airport access and formalities. Rail generally has lower greenhouse-gas emissions per passenger than flying on this corridor; bus and air prices below are indicative rather than live quotes.

Plus, it’s a greener choice, reducing your carbon footprint

Travel time

Price range

Travel time

Price range

Travel time

Price range

Winner

Train

Apprx.

5h 54m

$106-$338

Bus

Apprx.

12h 0m

$35-$110

Flight

Apprx.

1h 30m

$80-$300

Cities at Both Ends

Paris combines the Louvre's former royal palace with the streets of the Marais; departure is from Paris Est near Canal Saint-Martin. Munich grew around its medieval market and the Wittelsbach court, represented by Marienplatz and the Residenz. Arrival at München Hbf places you west of the old town, with local rail links across the city.

Paris

France's largest rail hub, with high-speed, intercity, regional, overnight, and cross-border services from several terminal stations.

München

Experience the charm of Bavaria's capital, where historic beer halls coexist with modern art galleries.

FAQ about the Paris - Munich Route

How much is the train from Paris to Munich?

Indicative one-way fares run from about EUR 39 to EUR 180 (USD 43 to USD 198), from discounted Second Class to higher-priced flexible tickets. The cheapest train ticket is usually a restricted advance fare, not a non-reserved ticket. Prices shown are starting from; final fares depend on class, time of booking, and availability.

How fast is the Paris to Munich TGV?

The TGV can reach 320 km/h (199 mph) on the French LGV Est high-speed line. Speeds are lower on other sections, including the Rhine crossing and approaches to major stations, so this is not its average speed between Paris and Munich.

How do I book Paris to Munich train tickets?

Enter Paris Est, München Hbf, and your date on Rail Monsters, then choose the direct TGV or a connecting itinerary and select your class. Check the ticket's exchange conditions and delivery instructions before payment. Rail Monsters accepts bookings 6 to 12 months ahead, and its iOS and Android apps let you manage the reservation; booking confirmation is not necessarily the issued travel ticket.

How long does the Paris to Munich train take?

The quickest direct TGV schedules take about 5 hours 40 minutes between Paris Est and München Hbf. There is normally one direct departure daily; journeys with changes have different total times. Check the date-specific result, especially when engineering work changes the route or stops.

Do rail passes cover the Paris to Munich TGV?

A Eurail or Interrail Global Pass valid in both France and Germany can cover the journey, but the international TGV requires a paid seat reservation and passholder availability can be limited. A France-only pass does not cover the complete international trip to Munich. Rail Monsters sells individual tickets for this route.

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