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Paris → Munich

Munich → Paris ⇄
6 a weekfastest 5h46SNCFHigh-speed

Direct trains · no change

  • 15:55 → 21:46
    ICE 661A High-speed
    Paris Est → München Hbf · via Strasbourg, Karlsruhe, Stuttgart
    5h515 stops
    Runs: Daily except SatSNCF ↗
  • 17:31 → 23:39
    ICE 661A High-speed
    Paris Gare de Lyon → München Hbf · via Strasbourg, Karlsruhe, Stuttgart
    6h085 stops
    Runs: Only Sat 10 Octopen data confirms only these dates; it may run on othersSNCF ↗
  • 17:53 → 23:39
    ICE 661A High-speed
    Paris Est → München Hbf · via Strasbourg, Karlsruhe, Stuttgart
    5h465 stops
    Runs: Only Sat 3 Octopen data confirms only these dates; it may run on othersSNCF ↗

Local times at each station. From official open timetable data (fr_sncf) for 28 Sep – 25 Oct 2026; timetables change, so check with the operator before you travel. How we build this.

Door to door vs flying

The plane is faster by 1h25
Train · fastest direct6h15
  • To Paris Est15 min
  • Before departure10 min
  • ICE 661A5h46
  • From München Hbf4 min
Plane · nonstop CDG–MUC4h50
  • To Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG)40 min
  • Check-in & security1h30
  • Flight CDG–MUC1h40
  • Landing to exit20 min
  • From MUC40 min

From city centre to city centre unless you pick otherwise. Getting to stations and airports: typical public-transport times (estimates). Airport: check-in & security 1h30 before, 20 min to get out after landing. Flight time is typical for the distance. Nonstop airlines: Air France, Lufthansa.