No more connections to Berlin by train! Since Monday December 16, a direct daytime connection between Paris and the German capital has been available. The two cities are now linked by German InterCity Express trains, and the journey takes 8 hours. A daily connection from €59!
Daytime rail service between Paris and Berlin now available
In December 2023, the night rail link between Paris and Berlin made its return after a 9-year absence, before being interrupted last August due to construction work. But this Tuesday, a great announcement was made for those who are used to traveling between Paris and Berlin. Starting this December 2024, high-speed trains will run between the two capitals, serving Strasbourg, Frankfurt and Karlsruhe stations.
Every day, trains depart from Gare de l’Est at 9:55 a.m., arriving at their destination at 6:03 p.m.. For the return journey, they leave Berlin at 11:54 a.m. and arrive in Paris at 7:54 p.m. With a capacity of 444 seats, 75% of which are second class and 25% first class, these trains represent a fast and comfortable option for both business and leisure travellers.
This operation is part of the Franco-German cooperation established in 2007, and also a fine initiative in favor of greener mobility. Indeed, while the Paris-Berlin trip emits 200kg of CO2 per person by plane, the emission is 2kg by train.
So, if you’re planning to travel to the German capital in December, this is the perfect solution!