- 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.
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Loughborough to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $29, and a train costs an average of $268.
Distance: 311 miles (501 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$268 Average price | $81 Average price Cheapest | $91 Average price | $100 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 22m Average total duration 3h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 15h 48m Average total duration 15h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Loughborough to Paris:
A flight is $10 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Loughborough to Paris costing on average $91 (€73).
A flight is $187 (€151) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Loughborough to Paris costing on average $268 (€216).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 52m.
Bus takes on average 15h 18m.
You'll arrive about 3h 36m sooner (3h 52m by train vs 7h 28m by car). Tickets start at around $268 (€216) compared to roughly $100 (€80) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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Trains from Loughborough to Paris run on average 10 times per day, taking around 3h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $268 (€216) but you can travel from only $29 (€23) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 06:32, the last at 20:33. The fastest train covers the 311 miles (501 km) distance in 4h 54m.
Distance 311 miles (501 km) |
Average train duration 3h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $268 (€216) |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 4h 54m |
First train 6:32 AM |
Last train 8:33 PM |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
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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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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.
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Famous Paris institution known for steak-frites with its signature sauce and bustling, no-choice formula.
Paris is expensive by European standards, especially for hotels and dining. Bakeries, set lunches, and transit help keep daily costs manageable.
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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