--- title: "Trains from Paris to Berlin | EveryRail" description: "Daytime trips take eight to nine hours with a change while the direct ICE is suspended; European Sleeper's night train runs three times a week." image: "https://everyrail.com/api/route-image/paris-to-berlin/" --- [Home]()[Europe by train]()[France]()Paris to Berlin by train [Home]()[Europe by train]()[France]()Paris to Berlin by train **Share** - - [Share on WhatsApp]() - [Share on X]() - [Share on Facebook]() - [Share by email]() **On this page** - [About Paris to Berlin by train]() - [Where to book]() - [Find places to stay in Berlin]() - [Frequently asked questions]() - [More routes]() [Book now]() Last updated October 2026 # Paris to Berlin by train Daytime trips take eight to nine hours with a change while the direct ICE is suspended; European Sleeper's night train runs three times a week. ![ICE high-speed train at a station platform in Berlin]() Origin [Paris]() Destination [Berlin]() Countries [France](), [Germany]() Daytime trips take about eight to nine hours with one change, because the direct ICE between [Paris]() and [Berlin]() is currently suspended. European Sleeper runs a direct night train on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from Paris, taking about 16 hours. ## Day trains: allow for a change [Deutsche Bahn]() and [SNCF Voyageurs]() normally run a direct ICE from Paris Gare de l'Est to Berlin Hbf in just under eight hours. It has been suspended since the end of July 2026 because of a fault with the ETCS train protection system, and no restart date has been announced. For now the ICE runs only between Paris and [Frankfurt](). Change at Frankfurt or Mannheim to reach Berlin; there are up to nine connections a day, and journeys take about eight to nine hours depending on the connection. ## Night train: one train through the night European Sleeper's direct train leaves Paris Nord in the evening on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays and reaches Berlin the next morning, about 16 hours later. It calls at Aulnoye-Aymeries, Mons, Brussels Midi, Liège and [Hamburg]()-Harburg. In the other direction it runs on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Until the end of October 2026, engineering work means the train stops at Berlin Gesundbrunnen instead of Berlin Hbf. Berlin Hbf is the usual endpoint outside this diversion. Use the station shown on your ticket for your travel date. The ÖBB Nightjet no longer runs between Paris and Berlin; it stopped in December 2025. ## Tickets and reservations Day fares vary by date, connection and fare conditions. DB-SNCF tickets to Germany go on sale up to six months ahead. Interrail pass holders must reserve a seat on the Paris to Frankfurt train in advance. European Sleeper offers Budget, shared or private Classic, and Comfort accommodation. Shared Classic starts at €79.99 per person each way, and prices vary by date. Individual tickets include the selected accommodation. Interrail and European Sleeper pass holders need a separate accommodation reservation. ## Where to book ### Train tickets - Omio Omio connects you with over 1,000 transport providers - trains, buses, flights, and more - to simplify your travel planning. [Check times & prices]() - Rail Europe Rail Europe is a leading travel tech company specializing in European train bookings for over 15,000 travel professionals worldwide. - Trainline Trainline sells rail and coach tickets worldwide on behalf of major UK and European transport companies. ### Train service - [Deutsche Bahn]() Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany's national railway, running ICE, IC and regional trains with Flexpreis, Sparpreis and Super Sparpreis fares. [Official website]() [Check times & prices]() - [European Sleeper]() European Sleeper runs overnight trains linking Brussels and Amsterdam with Berlin, Prague and Milan, plus a Paris to Berlin route, 3 nights a week each way. [Official website]() [Check times & prices]() - [SNCF Voyageurs]() SNCF operates France's TGV and regional trains. SNCF Connect books domestic and many international journeys, with fares ranging from flexible to non-refundable. [Official website]() [Check times & prices]() ## Find places to stay in Berlin [![Bright bedroom with white bedding and a breakfast tray on the bed]()**Browse stays in Berlin**Hotels and apartments via Booking.com]() ## Frequently asked questions ### Is there a direct daytime train from Paris to Berlin? Not at the moment. The direct ICE has been suspended since the end of July 2026 and no restart date has been announced. The ICE runs between Paris and Frankfurt only, so change at Frankfurt or Mannheim. There are up to nine connections a day. ### Is there a direct overnight train from Paris to Berlin? Yes. European Sleeper runs a direct night train from Paris Nord on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. It leaves in the evening and reaches Berlin the next morning. The ÖBB Nightjet no longer serves this route. ### How long does the train from Paris to Berlin take? Daytime journeys with a change take about eight to nine hours. European Sleeper's direct night train takes about 16 hours. ### Which stations do the trains use? Day trains leave Paris Gare de l'Est and change at Frankfurt or Mannheim before Berlin Hbf. European Sleeper leaves from Paris Nord and, until the end of October 2026, arrives at Berlin Gesundbrunnen instead of Berlin Hbf. ### Do I need a seat or sleeper reservation? On the night train you always book accommodation: individual tickets include it, while Interrail and European Sleeper pass holders reserve it separately. On day trains, Interrail pass holders must reserve a seat on the Paris to Frankfurt train. ### How much does the Paris to Berlin train cost? Day fares vary by date, connection and fare conditions. European Sleeper's shared Classic accommodation starts at €79.99 per person each way; other categories and dates have different prices. ### How far ahead can I book? DB-SNCF tickets to Germany go on sale up to six months ahead. European Sleeper sells tickets several months ahead; the booking page shows the last date open. ## More routes [![Brandenburg Gate in Berlin at night]()Amsterdam to Berlin by trainDirect ICE trains connect Amsterdam Centraal and Berlin Hbf in around 5 hours 42 minutes, with six daily departures. Advance fares start at €37.99.]()[![Notre-Dame gargoyle overlooking Paris and the Eiffel Tower at sunset]()Amsterdam to Paris by trainDirect Eurostar trains from Amsterdam to Paris take about 3 hours 15 to 35 minutes, with about 10 weekday departures and advance Standard fares from €35.]()[![Notre-Dame gargoyle overlooking Paris and the Eiffel Tower at sunset]()Barcelona to Paris by trainBarcelona to Paris TGV inOui takes about 6 hours 45 minutes; tickets from €69 one way in second class on selected trains and dates, subject to availability.]()[![Cityscape of Basel, Switzerland]()Basel to Berlin by trainDirect daytime trains take under 7.5 hours from Basel SBB to Berlin; an ÖBB Nightjet also runs directly every evening.]()[![Gare du Nord train station in Paris]()Basel to Paris by trainTravel from Basel to Paris by train with TGV Lyria's direct service, in around 3 hours from Basel SBB to Paris Gare de Lyon.]()[![Amsterdam canal houses and houseboats illuminated at night]()Berlin to Amsterdam by trainDirect ICE trains take about 5 hours 42 minutes to 6 hours from Berlin to Amsterdam, with DB advance fares from €37.99 and GoVolta promotional tickets from €10.]()[![Temple of the Sacred Heart on Tibidabo hill in Barcelona at sunset]()Berlin to Barcelona by trainBerlin to Barcelona has no direct train. Via Paris, fastest trips take about 17 hours and typical trips 21 to 22 hours, changing from Paris Est to Gare de Lyon.]()[![Cityscape of Basel, Switzerland]()Berlin to Basel by trainDirect daytime ICE trains can take about 7 hours from Berlin Hbf to Basel SBB; slower options may require changes or an overnight connection.]() ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "Organization", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/#organization", "name": "EveryRail", "url": "https://everyrail.com/", "logo": { "@type": "ImageObject", "url": "https://everyrail.com/_astro/everyrail-logomark-2026.VJ4vNX1T.webp", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/#organization-logo-1" }, "sameAs": [ "https://www.instagram.com/everyrailtravel/", "https://www.facebook.com/everyrail", "https://www.threads.com/@everyrailtravel" ] }, { "@type": "WebSite", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/#website", "name": "EveryRail", "url": "https://everyrail.com/", "publisher": { "@id": "https://everyrail.com/#organization" }, "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/trains/paris-to-berlin/#webpage", "name": "Trains from Paris to Berlin | EveryRail", "description": "Train travel information for Paris to Berlin. 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