There are 8 ways to get from London to Paris by train, bus, rideshare, car, car train, car ferry or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train • 2h 23m
110€ - 350€
Cheapest option
Rideshare • 5h 49m
28€ - 55€
6 alternative options
Bus • 9h 15m
44€
Drive, Eurotunnel • 4h 31m
190€ - 216€
Drive, car ferry • 6h 27m
125€ - 217€
Fly from London Heathrow • 4h 12m
55€ - 305€
Train to London Gatwick, fly • 4h 28m
55€ - 354€
Fly from London City • 6h 38m
117€ - 504€
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International entry into France from United Kingdom
- Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of United Kingdom
Restricted for: Foreign nationals from outside EU Schengen Area with the above exceptions
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Conditions of entry into France from United Kingdom
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
- Health screen upon arrival. Those showing symptoms will be asked to self-quarantine
- Health declaration required
- Exempted International Movement Certificate for travel required
- Mandatory installation of smart phone app for contact purposes
- 7-day mandatory self-quarantine and COVID-19 test at the end of the isolation period
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- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
- Health screen upon arrival. Those showing symptoms will be asked to self-quarantine
- Health declaration required
- Exempted International Movement Certificate for travel required
- Mandatory installation of smart phone app for contact purposes
- 7-day mandatory self-quarantine and COVID-19 test at the end of the isolation period
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, but conditions apply when entering France from United Kingdom.
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- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1 metre
- Nationwide control measures in place
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Paris is 800 130 000.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Paris is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Paris is 1 metre.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 800 130 000.
No, but conditions apply when returning to United Kingdom from France.
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Last updated: 16 Apr 2021
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from London to Paris is to rideshare which costs £25 - £45 and takes 5h 49m.
The fastest way to get from London to Paris is to train. Taking this option will cost £100 - £310 and takes 2h 23m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from London - Victoria Coach Station station and arriving at Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from London St Pancras Eurostar and arriving at Paris Nord. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 23m.
The distance between London and Paris is 344 km.
The best way to get from London to Paris without a car is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs £100 - £310.
The train from London St Pancras Eurostar to Paris Nord takes 2h 23m including transfers and departs twice daily.
London to Paris bus services, operated by Blablabus, depart from London - Victoria Coach Station.
London to Paris train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Eurostar station.
The best way to get from London to Paris is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs £100 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £39 and takes 9h 15m, you could also fly, which costs £45 - £280 and takes 4h 12m.
- Distance: 343.6 km
- Duration: 2h 23m
What companies run services between London, England and Paris, France?
Eurostar operates a train from London St Pancras Eurostar to Paris Nord twice daily. Tickets cost 110€ - 350€ and the journey takes 2h 23m. Alternatively, Blablabus operates a bus from London - Victoria Coach Station to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine 5 times a day. Tickets cost 16€ - 20€ and the journey takes 9h 15m. Traveleuro Tours & Travels also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from London Heathrow to Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 80€ - 320€
Flights from London City to Paris CDG via Berlin Brandenburg Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- 200€ - 900€
Flights from London City to Paris CDG via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- 120€ - 460€
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from London Gatwick to Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- 45€ - 290€
Flights from London City to Paris CDG via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- 45€ - 200€
Flights from London City to Paris CDG via Milan Linate
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 200€ - 900€
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from London City to Paris CDG via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- 120€ - 460€
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow to Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- 45€ - 480€
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from London Gatwick to Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 180€
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from London City to Paris CDG via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- 160€ - 600€
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from London City to Paris CDG via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 200€ - 900€
Rome2rio's guide to Eurostar
Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St Pancras Eurostar to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 110€ - 350€
- Website
- eurostar.com
- Business Premier
- 310€ - 350€
- Standard
- 110€ - 140€
- Standard Premier
- 160€ - 210€
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- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- eurotunnel.com
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- 147€
- Website
- Eurotunnel
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- 10€ - 25€
- Website
- southernrailway.com
- Schedules at
- southernrailway.com
- Schedules at
- ojp.nationalrail.co.uk
- Anytime Standard
- 10€ - 15€
- Anytime 1st Class
- 19€ - 25€
- Phone
- +44 345 850 1530
- customerservices@gatwickexpress.com
- Website
- gatwickexpress.com
Train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 14€ - 20€
- Website
- gatwickexpress.com
- Anytime Standard
- 14€ - 20€
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0890715298
- Website
- ouibus.com
Bus from London - Victoria Coach Station to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- 16€ - 20€
- Website
- Blablabus
- Phone
- 07710115044
- info@traveleuro.co.uk
- Website
- traveleuro.co.uk
Bus from London Victoria to Paris Bercy
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 44€
- Schedules at
- traveleuro.co.uk
- Phone
- +45 33 42 30 10
- incoming@dfdsseaways.dk
- Website
- dfds.com
Car ferry from Dover to Dunkirk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- 75€ - 140€
- Website
- dfds.co.uk
- Standard Car - Economy
- 75€ - 140€
- Standard Car - Flexi
- 130€ - 170€
Blablacar is a popular ridesharing platform with 70 million users over 22 (mostly European) countries. The basic idea is that you carpool with locals who are already planning to drive your route and have space in their car. With some flexibility, you’ll get to your destination often faster and cheaper than other means. On the website or app, enter your departure and arrival points and your date of travel, sift through the profiles of drivers who’ve posted pre-planned drives and find one whose timing and preferences match yours. Request to join the ride, wait to be accepted, and pay your share of the set price.
Rome2rio's guide to BlaBlaCar
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from London to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 28€ - 55€
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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The quickest flight from London Heathrow Airport to Paris CDG Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 15m.
London to Paris bus services, operated by Blablabus, arrive at Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine station.
Paris is 1h ahead of London. It is currently 7:21 AM in London and 8:21 AM in Paris.
London to Paris train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.
British Airways and Air France offer flights from London Heathrow Airport to Paris CDG Airport.
Book your London to Paris train tickets online with Omio.
Book your London to Paris bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 19761+ hotels available in Paris. Prices start at 87€ per night.
The best way to get from London to London Heathrow Airport is to train which takes 14 min and costs £4 - £35.