Paris to Berlin: Train or Flight?

Paris to Berlin pairs two of Europe's great capitals, and the rail options are better than ever. A direct daytime high-speed train now runs in around eight hours, and a thrice-weekly night train lets you sleep across and save a hotel. Flights are fastest in the air but add airport time at both ends.

Distance	About 880 km
Daytime fastest	High-speed train (about 8h)
Saves a hotel	Direct night train
Fastest in air	Flight (about 1h45)

Mode	Operator	Duration	Approx fare	Overnight
Train	ICE / TGV (daytime) One direct ICE runs daily in about 8 hours; other departures involve one change.	about 8 hours	approx €50 to €130	No	Check on 12Go →
Train	European Sleeper (night train, via Brussels) Runs three nights a week. Sleep across and save a hotel night. Book berths early.	about 16 hours	approx €60 to €150	Yes	Check on 12Go →
Flight	Air France / easyJet / Ryanair Fastest in the air; add transfers at both airports.	about 1h45 plus airport time	approx €40 to €120	No	Check on 12Go →

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Is there a direct night train from Paris to Berlin?

Yes. European Sleeper runs a direct Paris to Berlin night train three nights a week via Brussels, leaving Paris in the evening and arriving the next morning, which saves a hotel night.

How long is the train from Paris to Berlin?

About eight hours on the direct daytime high-speed train, or around 16 hours on the overnight European Sleeper.

Is it better to fly or take the train from Paris to Berlin?

The flight is faster in the air, but the night train saves a hotel and a travel day, and the daytime train is centre to centre. It depends on your priorities.

Hotel options and prices come from Agoda and update at booking time; sample data shown if live pricing is unavailable. Transport fares are estimates, confirmed on 12Go.