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The world's most visited museum, home to the Mona Lisa and vast collections spanning ancient civilizations to 19th-century art.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dover to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dover to Paris will cost around $150 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $120.
It's difficult to get from Dover to Paris without transferring at least once.
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Trains from Dover to Paris run on average 31 times per day, taking around 3h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $24 (€20) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:30, the last at 21:13. The fastest train covers the 164 miles (264 km) distance in 1h 30m.
Distance 164 miles (264 km) |
Average train duration 3h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€20) |
Trains per day 31 |
Fastest train 1h 30m |
First train 4:30 AM |
Last train 9:13 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 6 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Dover to Paris.
The table below shows live departures for Dover to Paris trains for today, Monday, November 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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P90315_P90285 · P85698+ 9054 | 3:54 PM Dover Priory (DVP) | 6h35 | 11:29 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 2 transfers | |
P85957+ 9054 | On time 4:44 PM Dover Priory (DVP) | 5h45 | 11:29 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
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P85887+ 9040 | 6:17 AM Dover Priory (DVP) | 12h58 | 8:15 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
P85887+ 9036 | 6:17 AM Dover Priory (DVP) | 11h42 | 6:59 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
P85887+ 9032 | 6:17 AM Dover Priory (DVP) | 10h42 | 5:59 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
P85890+ 9044 | 6:45 AM Dover Priory (DVP) | 13h15 | 9:00 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
P85890+ 9040 | 6:45 AM Dover Priory (DVP) | 12h30 | 8:15 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
P85890+ 9036 | 6:45 AM Dover Priory (DVP) | 11h14 | 6:59 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
P85893+ 9040 | 7:18 AM Dover Priory (DVP) | 11h57 | 8:15 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
P85893+ 9044 | 7:18 AM Dover Priory (DVP) | 12h42 | 9:00 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
P85893+ 9046 | 7:18 AM Dover Priory (DVP) | 13h11 | 9:29 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
P85897+ 9046 | 7:48 AM Dover Priory (DVP) | 12h41 | 9:29 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
P85897+ 9044 | 7:48 AM Dover Priory (DVP) | 12h12 | 9:00 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
P85897+ 9040 | 7:48 AM Dover Priory (DVP) | 11h27 | 8:15 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
P85920_P85661+ 9050 | 10:45 AM Dover Priory (DVP) | 10h44 | 10:29 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
P85920_P85661+ 9040 | 10:45 AM Dover Priory (DVP) | 8h30 | 8:15 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
P85920_P85661+ 9044 | 10:45 AM Dover Priory (DVP) | 9h15 | 9:00 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
P85926+ 9044 | 11:48 AM Dover Priory (DVP) | 8h12 | 9:00 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
P85926+ 9040 | 11:48 AM Dover Priory (DVP) | 7h27 | 8:15 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
P85926+ 9050 | 11:48 AM Dover Priory (DVP) | 9h41 | 10:29 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
P85933+ 9044 | 12:48 PM Dover Priory (DVP) | 7h12 | 9:00 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
P85933+ 9050 | 12:48 PM Dover Priory (DVP) | 8h41 | 10:29 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
P85933+ 9040 | 12:48 PM Dover Priory (DVP) | 6h27 | 8:15 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
P85939+ 9046 | 1:48 PM Dover Priory (DVP) | 6h41 | 9:29 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
P85939+ 9044 | 1:48 PM Dover Priory (DVP) | 6h12 | 9:00 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
P85939+ 9050 | 1:48 PM Dover Priory (DVP) | 7h41 | 10:29 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
P85945+ 9046 | 2:45 PM Dover Priory (DVP) | 5h44 | 9:29 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
P85945+ 9054 | 2:45 PM Dover Priory (DVP) | 7h44 | 11:29 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
P85945+ 9050 | 2:45 PM Dover Priory (DVP) | 6h44 | 10:29 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
P85951+ 9050 | 3:45 PM Dover Priory (DVP) | 5h44 | 10:29 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
P85951+ 9054 | 3:45 PM Dover Priory (DVP) | 6h44 | 11:29 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
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The world's most visited museum, home to the Mona Lisa and vast collections spanning ancient civilizations to 19th-century art.
Masterpieces by Monet, Van Gogh, Degas, and more in a magnificent former railway station on the Seine.
Rich collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist works in the restored Orangerie, including Monet's immersive Water Lilies.
Grand avenue linking Place de la Concorde and the Arc de Triomphe, famous for ceremonial views, shops, and city energy.
Historic hilltop district of artists, stairways, village lanes, and major viewpoints, offering a distinctive Paris atmosphere.
Seine island at the city's historic heart, ideal for walking between Notre-Dame, Sainte-Chapelle, and old Paris streets.
Classic Parisian ham and cheese sandwich baked or grilled with béchamel. A staple of French brasseries and cafés.
Slow-cooked beef stew braised in red Burgundy wine with onions, mushrooms, and bacon. A beloved traditional French comfort dish.
Snails baked with garlic, parsley, and butter. A historic French delicacy strongly associated with classic Paris dining.
Three-Michelin-star dining by Alain Ducasse at Plaza Athénée, known for haute cuisine and luxurious contemporary presentation.
Historic Left Bank café serving classic French dishes in an elegant Art Nouveau setting popular with locals and visitors.
Elegant seafood institution near Gare Montparnasse, celebrated for oysters, shellfish platters, and polished brasserie service.
Paris is pricier than many European cities, with higher hotel, dining, and attraction costs, though transit is good value.
Service is usually included in restaurant bills. Round up or leave 5-10% for great service. Taxis are often rounded up; cafés may get small change.
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Most Dover to Paris trains use the Dover Priory to Paris Gare du Nord station pair, with some services arriving at Paris Gare de l'Est. Use this guide to compare Dover and Paris train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Dover Priory has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Dover Priory.
ATMs are available at Dover Priory.
Ticket office support is available at Dover Priory. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Dover Priory: Parking, WC.
Available at Dover Priory: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dover Priory: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Access to all platforms and interchange via lifts and stairs via booking hall, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: At the front of the station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 24 Hours a Day Saturday 24 Hours a Day Sunday 24 Hours a Day Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Paris Gare du Nord is 3 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris Gare du Nord has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Terminus Nord, Chez Casimir, Brasserie Terminus Nord, McDonald’s, Bonne Journeé, Autogrill Grignotin, Autogrill Chips & Snacks
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 04:45 - 01:30. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on level -1, close to Platform 3 near the Rue de Maubeuge entrance. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Paris Gare du Nord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Paris Gare du Nord: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris Gare du Nord: Elevators, tactile warning strips. Contact the Accès Plus Mobility Service Centre at +33 890640650 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Hotel Whistler, Mercure Paris Gare du Nord, Ibis Paris Gare du Nord, Le Matissia, OKKO Hotels Paris Gare de l'Est.
Paris Gare de l'Est is 2 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris Gare de l'Est has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Le Perchoir de la Gare de l'Est, La Consigne, Starbucks, Factory & Co, La Place, McDonald's, Mon Chou, Go Johnny Go, Maison Pradier, PAUL, & many more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 06:45 - 20:30, Sat: 09:00 - 20:00, Sun: 09:00 - 20:30. Information desks are located between Tracks 15 and 18.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level -1 towards the metro access next to PAUL. Open every day from 07:30 to 22:30.
Available at Paris Gare de l'Est: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Paris Gare de l'Est: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris Gare de l'Est: The station is wheelchair accessible and has accessible toilets and orientation system for visually impaired travelers. There is disabled traveler assistance by Track 4. .
Nearby hotels include Hotel Whistler, Hôtel LOCOMO, Hôtel Parisianer.
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