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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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Latest ICE train of the day cancelled between Brussels and Cologne on several days from June to October

Due to planned engineering works on the German rail network, the latest ICE train of the day in both directions between Brussels and Cologne will be cancelled on several days from June to October 2025.

This concerns: 

  • ICE 319: Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid 20:25 - Köln Hbf 22:21
  • ICE 318: Köln Hbf 21:42 - Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid 23:35

These trains will not operate between Brussels and Cologne on the following days:

  • Monday 23, Thursday 26, Friday 27 and Saturday 28 June
  • Monday 21, Thursday 24, Friday 25 and Saturday 26 July
  • Monday 18, Thursday 21, Friday 22 and Saturday 23 August
  • Monday 15, Thursday 18, Friday 19 and Saturday 20 September
  • Monday 13, Thursday 16, Friday 17 and Saturday 18 October
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ICE trains for travel to/from Germany from 14 December will be bookable as of 15 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 14 December 2025 onwards will be possible from Wednesday 15 October.

Please note that Eurostar services connecting Paris, Brussels, Cologne and Dortmund after 14 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. Most international trains allow reservations to be made from 4 months before the date of departure. On ICE trains, booking is possible as early as 180 days before departure, and on Eurostar, booking is possible from min. 157 and max. 277 days before departure, depending on the time of the year.).

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