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Louvre Museum
The world’s most visited museum, famous for the Mona Lisa, vast antiquities, and French masterworks. Essential for first-time visitors.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from La Chapelle-d'Abondance to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a train costs an average of $72.
Distance: 272 miles (438 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$126 Average price | $92 Average price | $45 Average price Cheapest | $181 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 9m Average total duration 4h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 45m Average total duration Fastest 3h 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 35m Average total duration 13h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from La Chapelle-d'Abondance to Paris:
A bus is $48 (€38) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from La Chapelle-d'Abondance to Paris costing on average $92 (€74).
A bus is $81 (€65) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from La Chapelle-d'Abondance to Paris costing on average $126 (€101).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 39m.
Bus takes on average 13h 5m.
The journey is about 2h 20m faster (4h 39m by train vs 6h 59m by car) and roughly $56 (€45) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($126 (€101) vs $181 (€146)). 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 La Chapelle-d'Abondance to Paris run on average 11 times per day, taking around 4h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $72 (€58) but you can travel from only $29 (€23) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 08:17, the last at 19:21. The fastest train covers the 272 miles (438 km) distance in 4h 12m.
Distance 272 miles (438 km) |
Average train duration 4h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $72 (€58) |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 4h 12m |
First train 8:17 AM |
Last train 7:21 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 91 days |
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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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