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Musée du Louvre
The World’s most visited museum, home to the Mona Lisa, vast antiquities collections, and major French masterpieces. Essential for first-time visitors.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Alixan to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $38. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $38, and a flight costs an average of $95.
Distance: 296 miles (477 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$93 Average price | $95 Average price | $38 Average price Cheapest | $113 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 44m Average total duration 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 10m Average total duration 8h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Alixan to Paris:
A bus is $56 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alixan to Paris costing on average $93 (€76).
A bus is $58 (€47) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alixan to Paris costing on average $95 (€78).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 14m.
Bus takes on average 8h 40m.
The journey is about 3h 26m faster (2h 14m by train vs 5h 40m by car) and roughly $19 (€16) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($93 (€76) vs $113 (€92)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with SNCF | TGV INOUI.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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Trains from Alixan to Paris run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $93 (€76) but you can travel from only $38 (€31) by bus.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:31, the last at 22:13. The fastest train covers the 296 miles (477 km) distance in 4h 33m.
Distance 296 miles (477 km) |
Average train duration 2h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $93 (€76) |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 4h 33m |
First train 5:31 AM |
Last train 10:13 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 3 days |
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