Destination Seine

To make the journey to your Seine cruise as stress-free, uncomplicated and safe as possible, you will find all the important details about getting to Paris and our ship here.

Get on board safely and relaxed, regardless of whether you arrive by car, train or plane.

Arrival and Departure 2026

Arrival with the A-ROSA TGV Package

Train travel with TGV or ICE, including seat reservations, is available on designated trains that must be booked in advance and used as scheduled. Prices are subject to availability in the relevant booking class. Please note that seats may be available but not necessarily at the advertised special rates. Direct connections cannot be guaranteed. Children up to 5 years of age travel free of charge but are not entitled to their own seat. Children aged 6 to 14 travel free within Germany when accompanied by an adult; on the French section of the route, they pay half fare.

In all trains to and within France, it is mandatory to label all luggage with your full name. For operational reasons, train doors in France may close early, and trains are often removed from departure boards two minutes before the scheduled departure. Please make sure to board at least two minutes before departure.

MEETING POINT AT PARIS GARE DE L’EST STATION

Upon arrival at Paris Gare de l’Est, you will be met by a representative from our local agency or your driver directly at the head of the platform. Please look out for appropriate signage. Once all transfer guests have arrived, the group will proceed together to the transfer vehicle located in front of the station. Depending on the number of guests booked, the vehicle may be a coach, minibus, or car. Short waiting times at the station may occur. The transfer time for your departure day will be announced on board in good time. Please also note that your TGV/ICE tickets are tied to specific trains, meaning you must use the connections you originally booked. If you have any questions on the day of arrival, the A-ROSA ship team will be happy to help. You’ll find your ship’s phone number in your travel documents. 

Arrival with individually booked train

To reach the embarkation point, we recommend booking the transfer service to and from the ship. The cost is € 20 per person and route – € 40 round trip.

The transfer service from/to the station is only available on the day of embarkation and disembarkation. It can be added up to 2 days before the start of your cruise. More information will be provided in your travel documents. If you have any questions on the day of arrival, your A-ROSA ship crew will be happy to assist you. You’ll find the ship’s phone number in your travel documents.

Transfer times:
Paris Gare du Nord: 1:00 p.m.
Paris Gare de l’Est: 1:30 p.m.

Book the transfer individually:

Book your Transfer here

Alternatively, you can also book via the A-ROSA App, or through your travel agency or the A-ROSA Service Center.

CRUISES IN 2026

Prices for a return trip to Paris with the French high-speed train TGV in cooperation with Deutsche Bahn (German railway company):

prices per person

train station (Germany)

2nd Class

1st Class

Augsburg

€ 398

€ 618

Frankfurt

€ 358

€ 558

Kaiserslautern

€ 308

€ 468

Karlsruhe

€ 338

€ 518

Mannheim

€ 338

€ 518

Munich

€ 398

€ 618

Saarbrücken

€ 278

€ 418

Stuttgart

€ 368

€ 578

Ulm

€ 378

€ 588

Other train stations in Germany

on request

on request

Arrival with the A-ROSA Eurostar-Arrangement

On request and subject to availability, we are happy to arrange Eurostar train tickets for you starting three months before your departure date. Connections are available to and from Paris from Dortmund, Essen, Duisburg, Düsseldorf, Cologne, or Aachen. Please send your request to: service@a-rosa.com

FAST CONNECTIONS TO PARIS WITH EUROSTAR*
From Cologne: 3h 29min
From Düsseldorf: 4h 08min
From Dortmund: 5h 30min

In Thalys trains, it is mandatory to label all luggage with tags showing your full name and address – please ensure you comply with this requirement.

MEETING POINT AT PARIS GARE DU NORD STATION

Upon arrival at Paris Gare du Nord, you will be met by a representative from our local agency or your driver directly at the head of the platform. Please look out for the appropriate signs. Once all transfer guests have arrived, the group will proceed together to the transfer vehicle in front of the station. The transfer time for your departure day will be communicated on board in due course.

Please note that your Thalys tickets are tied to specific trains, so only the originally booked connections may be used. If you have any questions on the day of arrival, your A-ROSA ship crew will be happy to assist you. The phone number of your ship can be found in your travel documents. 

*Travel times are provided as examples and were valid at the time of printing (May 2025). Subject to change.

PLEASE NOTE for all Rail & Cruise offers

RAIL & CRUISE offers are not eligible for BahnCard discounts. Additionally, no bahn.bonus points can be collected. For bookings and information on rail travel, please contact the A-ROSA Service Center on +49 381 2026001.

Travelling to Paris by private car

Arrival by car

To reach the embarkation point, we recommend booking the transfer service to and from the ship. The cost is € 20 per person and route€ 40 round trip.

The train station transfer is only available on the day of embarkation and disembarkation. It can be added up to 2 days before the start of your cruise. Further details will be provided in your travel documents. If you have any questions on the day of arrival, your A-ROSA ship crew will be happy to assist you. You will also find the ship's phone number in your travel documents.

Transfer time: 3:30 p.m.

Book the transfer individually:

Book your Transfer here

Alternatively, you can also book via the A-ROSA App, or through your travel agency or the A-ROSA Service Center.

Luggage Service

If you’d like to have your luggage sent ahead to the port of departure, TEFRA Travel Logistics offers a convenient door-to-ship and return luggage service. This service is available for embarkation and disembarkation ports in Passau, Vienna, Cologne, Frankfurt, Nuremberg, Lyon, and Paris.

Please note: This service is only available within Germany.

For more information and bookings, please call the free service hotline: +49 800 5002352. You’ll also receive a detailed information and booking leaflet along with your travel documents.

Arrival by airplane

A-ROSA Scheduled Flight Package

- Economy class flights with Lufthansa, Eurowings, Austrian Airlines, SWISS, Air France, KLM, TAP Air Portugal or a comparable airline. Please note that your booked flight may be operated by a partner airline (codeshare).
- Checked baggage allowance as per airline policy
- Airport taxes
- Transfer between airport and ship in Lyon, Paris, Porto, and Vienna is included, provided that arrival takes place on the embarkation day and departure on the disembarkation day. Please note that transfers are scheduled according to the earliest possible check-in time on board. Depending on your flight arrival, this may lead to longer waiting times at the airport.

Availability / Price

If you have booked your flight through A-ROSA, you will receive your personal file key and a detailed flight plan with all relevant flight numbers and times along with your travel documents. Flight availability is limited, and all prices are subject to availability in the relevant booking class, as well as possible changes in fuel surcharges and airport taxes. The information and prices provided here reflect the status as of May 2025 and are subject to change. Flights may include direct or connecting services. You will receive your exact flight connection with your travel documents.

For bookings and further information about the flight package, please call: +49 381 2026001

AIRPORT Check-In

At most airports, check-in is carried out via self-service kiosks, where you will receive your boarding pass. To complete this process, you will need a machine-readable ID card or your credit card, and your "file key," which can be found on your flight information.
If you require assistance with check-in, please contact the airline’s staff at the airport. Make sure to arrive at the airport well in advance of your flight.
In accordance with regulations, we would like to point out that detailed information about passenger rights under the Montreal Convention can be found at: www.iatatravelcentre.com/tickets
You can check in online starting 72 hours before departure for Eurowings or 23 hours before departure for Lufthansa and SWISS, directly on the airline’s website.

Transfer Airport – Ship

After collecting your luggage from the baggage carousel at Paris Airport, please proceed to the meeting point.

Local agency staff will be waiting for you with an A-ROSA sign:
Terminal 2F (Level 1) in front of the Marks & Spencer shop (next to the Monoprix shop and tourist information desk; seating area available), and
Terminal 1 in front of the Marks & Spencer shop.

They will accompany you to the transfer bus.

If you are arriving at a different terminal, please use the free airport shuttle to reach Terminal 2F or 1, or follow the signage to those terminals. Since A-ROSA guests may arrive on different flights, waiting times at the baggage carousel or for the transfer may occur depending on your arrival time. In some cases, our transfer buses may carry guests from multiple flights. The staff of our local agency will keep you informed of all the details.

Transfer departure times: 1:00 p.m. / 3:00 p.m. (An additional transfer may be offered for later arrivals, if needed.)

Local agency staff will be present at the airport from 12:45 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Upon arrival at the A‑ROSA VIVA, please proceed directly to reception for check-in. Your luggage will be delivered from the bus straight to your cabin. All information regarding the return transfer from the ship to the airport, as well as luggage tagging requirements, will be provided by your A-ROSA team on board in good time before departure.

Arrival with individually booked flights

To reach the embarkation point, we recommend booking the transfer service to and from the ship. The cost is € 20 per person and route – € 40 round trip.

The transfer service from/to the Parking Garage / Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is only available on the day of embarkation and disembarkation. It can be added up to 2 days before the start of your cruise. More information will be provided in your travel documents. If you have any questions on the day of arrival, your A-ROSA ship crew will be happy to assist you. You’ll find the ship’s phone number in your travel documents.

Transfer time: 3:30 p.m.

Book the transfer individually:

Book your Transfer here

Alternatively, you can also book via the A-ROSA App, or through your travel agency or the A-ROSA Service Center.

Cruises in 2026

Round-trip flight to/from Paris

(no partial routes possible, direct connection not guaranteed)

From/To Airport

Price per person

Düsseldorf

€ 698

Frankfurt

€ 698

Munich

€ 818

Berlin

€ 668

Dresden

€ 708

Hamburg

€ 648

Hannover

€ 728

Leipzig

€ 698

Nuremberg

€ 708

Stuttgart

€ 728

Vienna

€ 648

Zurich

€ 798

HOTEL INFORMATION

View of the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris from the Seine with bridges, trees, and historic buildings under a cloudy sky.
PARTNER HOTELS IN PARIS

PARTNER HOTELS IN PARIS

To help you enjoy your holiday even longer, we and our partners offer attractive hotel options for an extended stay before or after your A-ROSA cruise.