- Must visit
Louvre Museum
The world’s most visited museum, famous for the Mona Lisa, vast antiquities, and French masterworks. Essential for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$170
Average price
$170
Fastest journey
3 h 43 m
Average duration
3 h 43 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
495 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cenon to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cenon to Paris will cost around $170 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $170.
Of the 1 trains that leave Cenon for Paris on Sun, May 31, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 31 the direct trains cover the 495 km distance in an average of 3 h 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 43 m .
On Sun, May 31 the slowest trains will take 3 h 43 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cenon to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, and a flight costs an average of $115.
Distance: 307 miles (495 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$88 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest | $265 Average price | $112 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 27m Average total duration 7h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 34m Average total duration 3h 34m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cenon to Paris:
A bus is $60 (€48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cenon to Paris costing on average $88 (€71).
A bus is $237 (€191) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cenon to Paris costing on average $265 (€213).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 34m.
Bus takes on average 7h 57m.
The journey is about 3h 51m faster (2h 9m by train vs 6h 0m by car) and roughly $25 (€20) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($88 (€71) vs $112 (€91)). 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.
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 Cenon to Paris run on average 11 times per day, taking around 2h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $54 (€44) but you can travel from only $24 (€19) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:59, the last at 22:27. The fastest train covers the 307 miles (495 km) distance in 2h 26m.
Distance 307 miles (495 km) |
Average train duration 2h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $54 (€44) |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 2h 26m |
First train 5:59 AM |
Last train 10:27 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Thu |
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Busiest Day Sat |
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Best time to book 1 day |
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The world’s most visited museum, famous for the Mona Lisa, vast antiquities, and French masterworks. Essential for first-time visitors.
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Paris’s iconic modern and contemporary art museum, known for its bold inside-out architecture and major international exhibitions.
A historic hilltop district known for village-like streets, artists’ heritage, stairways, and some of the city’s most photographed viewpoints.
One of Paris’s most characterful neighborhoods, blending elegant architecture, boutiques, small museums, and lively streets ideal for walking.
The city’s famous grand avenue, stretching from Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe, best known for monumental urban scenery.
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Classic French onion soup from Paris, made with caramelized onions, broth, toasted bread, and melted cheese.
A beloved Paris bistro classic of seared steak served with fries, prized for its simple, satisfying format.
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Service is usually included in restaurant bills. Leaving 5-10% for very good service is appreciated, not required. Round up for taxis; small change is fine at cafés and bars.
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