A direct daytime train from Paris to Berlin at lower cost? Originally scheduled for 2023, the launch of this direct TGV has been postponed until mid-December 2024. Until now, journeys between Paris and Berlin have involved connections, making the journey longer. From now on, this service will link the two capitals directly, departing Paris at 9:55 a .m. and arriving Berlin at 6:03 p.m., or vice versa, departing Berlin at 11:54 a.m. and arriving Paris at 7:55 p.m. Passengers will be able to board from €59 in 2nd class and €69 in 1ʳᵉ class, with tickets available from October 16, 2024 on SNCF Connect and the Deutsche Bahn website.
The train will stop at strategic cities such as Strasbourg, Karlsruhe and Frankfurt-South, facilitating travel between major European metropolises. The trainsets used will be ICE 3s, capable of speeds of up to 320 km/h, with a capacity of 333 seats in 2nd class and 111 in 1ʳᵉ class.
This project is part of a Franco-German cooperation framework dating back to 2007, with the aim of strengthening high-speed rail connections between the two countries. In addition to its positive impact on reducing carbon emissions, the new line aims to promote long-distance rail transport as an environmentally-friendly alternative to air travel.
The heads of the two companies, Alain Krakovitch of SNCF and Michael Peterson of DB, hailed this new initiative as proof of the Franco-German commitment to a more connected and greener Europe. With this new offer, Paris and Berlin are getting even closer, both for occasional travelers and for professionals looking for speed and comfort.
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