New High-Speed Train Connects Paris and Berlin in Eight Hours

The daily service by Deutsche Bahn and SNCF offers a sustainable travel option, symbolizing Franco-German cooperation and Europe's rail ambitions.

The new direct high-speed train service between Paris and Berlin officially launched on December 16, 2024, operated by Germany's Deutsche Bahn and France's SNCF.
The journey takes approximately eight hours, with stops in Frankfurt, Karlsruhe, and Strasbourg, providing convenience but no significant time savings compared to indirect routes.
The train is seen as a symbol of Franco-German friendship and a push toward more sustainable, long-distance rail travel in Europe.
The service runs once daily in each direction, offering 300,000 seats annually, and complements existing overnight train options between the two cities.
The launch aligns with Deutsche Bahn's broader efforts to modernize infrastructure and improve reliability after years of punctuality challenges.