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Travel at lightning speed between the South of Germany and Paris or the South of France on board TGV or ICE trains thanks to the DB-SNCF cooperation.

NEW: as from 15 December 2024, a new ICE service will connect Paris Est to Berlin, with stops in Strasbourg, Karlsruhe and Frankfurt.

Why travel by TGV/ICE France-Germany?

  • TGV INOUI or ICE high-speed trains
  • Operating on the Paris - Frankfurt - Berlin, Paris - Munich and Marseille - Frankfurt connections
  • Book up to 6 months ahead to enjoy the best fares
  • Seat reservation is included in the ticket price

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Travel in France after 12 December: booking possible as from 30 September.

Every year in mid-December, different European rail companies simultaneously amend their train services, with new timetables taking effect more or less throughout Europe.

Reservations on TGV INOUI trains for journeys to, from and within France from 10 December 2023 to 9 January 2024 will be possible from Wednesday 4 October.

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ICE trains for travel to/from Germany after 12 December will be bookable as of 14 October

Every year in mid-December, European rail companies simultaneously amend their train services, with adapted timetables taking effect more or less throughout Europe.

Reservations on Deutsche Bahn trains (including ICE services) for journeys to, from and within Germany from 13 December 2026 onwards will be possible from Wednesday 14 October.

Please note that Eurostar services connecting Paris, Brussels, Cologne and Dortmund after 13 December are already available for reservation.

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Paris - Frankfurt Direct train 3:48
from € 45 *
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Paris - Berlin Direct train 8:08
from € 79 *
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Paris - Mannheim Direct train 3:05
from € 45 *
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Paris - Munich Direct train 6:11
from € 49 *
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Destinations served by TGV/ICE France-Germany

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  • FRANCEParis (Paris Gare de l'Est), Forbach, Strasbourg, Mulhouse, Belfort, Besançon, Chalon-sur-Saône, Mâcon, Lyon, Avignon, Aix-en-Provence and Marseille
  • GERMANYSaarbrücken, Kaiserslautern, Mannheim, Frankfurt, Berlin, Karlsruhe, Baden-Baden, Stuttgart, Ulm, Augsburg and Munich

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Why travel by TGV/ICE France-Germany?

2 COMFORT CLASSES
TGV INOUI BAR CARRIAGE
ICE BAR AND RESTAURANT CARRIAGE
TGV INOUI WORK AREA
TGV INOUI FAMILY COMPARTMENTS
ICE FAMILY-FRIENDLY SERVICES
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* Unless expressly stated otherwise, all fares quoted are per person/per leg (VAT included) based on an online reservation for a 2nd class return from Brussels. Please note, terms and conditions apply. Tip: As the number of seats at the lowest fares on Eurostar, TGV INOUI and ICE trains is limited, we recommend that you book your trip as early as possible. For most international trains, bookings can be made 4 months before the date of travel. For journeys on the ICE, bookings can be made from 180 days before the departure date. For TGV INOUI, at some times of the year, bookings may be available as early as 9 months before departure (early sales). For Eurostar, bookings can be made from 7 to 12 months before departure depending on the time of year.

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