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Paris → Berlin · ICE / TGV direct · ÖBB Nightjet sleeper
Paris → Berlin
Since the direct Paris–Berlin line reopened, France and Germany are 8 hours apart by day train — or book the Nightjet sleeper and wake up in Berlin with a hotel night saved.
8h / 14hDuration
0Transfers
5.5×CO₂ vs flying
From €60Ticket budget
TrainTransport
Booked 2–3 months ahead€50–110
Booked this week€120–210
One-way fares, per person, 2nd class · verified 4 Oct 2026
Day · Leg
Leg
| Leg | Transport / Operator | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Paris → Berlin (day train) | ICE / TGV direct | 8h 00 |
| Paris → Berlin (night train) | ÖBB Nightjet | ≈14h |
Pass advice
Pass advice
The direct ICE/TGV via Karlsruhe runs daily in about 8 hours.
Prefer to sleep through? The ÖBB Nightjet leaves Paris Gare de l’Est around 19:00.
Berlin Hauptbahnhof is a 15-minute walk from the Reichstag.
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