Late on Paris Gare de l'Est → Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof? Here's What You're Owed.
If your train arrived 60+ minutes late, you're legally entitled to money back. We get it for you.
- Check in 30 seconds
- No win, no fee
- Claims settled in 4–8 weeks
Around 26.3% of trains on this route arrive late. That's not a bad day — that's a pattern. And every one of those delayed passengers is owed money. Most never claim. Under EU 2021/782, if your train arrived 60 or more minutes late, you get 25% of your ticket back. Two hours or more? 50% back. On a typical fare for this route, that's Up to EUR 125 on a EUR 250 ticket. We get it back for you. You pay nothing unless we win.
Какую компенсацию вы должны получить?
60 минут опоздания: 25% of your ticket price.Два часа опоздания: 50% of your ticket price.Для реального примера: Up to EUR 125 on a EUR 250 ticket. Calculated on what you actually paid — discounts and sale fares included.
Compensation under EU Regulation 2021/782
| Delay | You are owed | Example |
|---|---|---|
| 60–119 minutes | 25% of ticket price | €25 on a €100 ticket |
| 120+ minutes | 50% of ticket price | €50 on a €100 ticket |
| Cancellation | Full refund or rerouting | Full ticket price refunded |
| Missed connection | 25–50% based on total delay | Calculated on full journey ticket |
| Regulation | EU 2021/782 | |
Почему на этом маршруте есть проблема с опозданиями
Основные причины на этом маршруте: LGV Est infrastructure, Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof congestion, Cross-border signalling at Strasbourg, French rail strikes. Опоздания наихудшие в December, January, July. Главное: ничего из этого не освобождает перевозчика от ответственности. Часто задаваемые вопросы по спорным претензиям.
Как мы возвращаем ваши деньги
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Tell us your journey — takes 30 seconds. Your route, your ticket price, and when you arrived. That's it. We do the rest.
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We verify the delay and calculate exactly what you're owed. We check the actual arrival time against your scheduled arrival under EU 2021/782. 60–119 minutes late = 25% back. 120+ minutes = 50% back.
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We file the claim with Tgv or Ice International on your behalf. We write the claim, submit it, and chase it. If they reject it, we appeal. If they go quiet, we escalate to the rail regulator.
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You get paid. We take 25% — only if we win.. When the money lands, we take our cut. If the claim fails for any reason, you pay nothing. Zero.
Или перейдите сразу к проверку соответствия — 30 seconds, no commitment.
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My Paris to Frankfurt train was over an hour late. Do I have a claim?
Yes. About 26% of services on this route are delayed. If your TGV or ICE arrived in Frankfurt 60+ minutes late, you're owed 25% of your ticket. 120+ minutes? 50%. EU law covers the whole cross-border journey.
How much can I claim for a Paris to Frankfurt delay?
60–119 minutes late: 25% of what you paid. 120+ minutes: 50%. On a EUR 250 ticket, that's EUR 62.50 to EUR 125.
SNCF says a French strike caused the delay. Can I still claim?
Yes. Strikes by SNCF's own staff are not force majeure under EU Regulation 2021/782 — unlike aviation law. You can claim regardless of whether French workers were on strike.
Who do I claim from — SNCF or Deutsche Bahn?
Claim from whoever issued your ticket. If you booked via SNCF, claim from SNCF. If you booked via DB, claim from DB. The ticketing operator is responsible for the full journey. We sort this out for you.
How long do I have to claim?
90 days from your travel date. Don't leave it — check your eligibility now.
Последнее обновление: март 2026