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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Paris to Briançon
Cheapest price
$166
Average price
$203
Fastest journey
6 h 35 m
Average duration
10 h 57 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
548 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paris to Briançon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris to Briançon will cost around $203 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $166.
Of the 3 trains that leave Paris for Briançon on Sun, Jul 19, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jul 19 the direct trains cover the 548 km distance in an average of 10 h 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 35 m .
On Sun, Jul 19 the slowest trains will take 14 h 50 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.
57898:57 PM11h27Paris Gare d'Austerlitz8:24 AMBriançon$1661One-way0 transfers
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173695:14 PM6h35Paris Gare de Lyon11:49 PMBriançon$2021One-way1 transfer- 5781+174029:25 PM14h50Paris Gare d'Austerlitz12:15 PMBriançon$2391One-way1 transfer
- 6195+173695:14 PM6h35Paris Gare de Lyon11:49 PMBriançon$2021One-way1 transfer
- 57898:57 PM11h27Paris Gare d'Austerlitz8:24 AMBriançon$1661One-way0 transfers
- 5781+174029:25 PM14h50Paris Gare d'Austerlitz12:15 PMBriançon$2391One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Paris to Briançon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Briançon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $46. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, and a flight costs an average of $51.
Distance: 340 miles (548 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$119 Average price | $85 Average price Cheapest | $134 Average price | $205 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 59m Average total duration 7h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 54m Average total duration 10h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
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 Paris to Briançon:
A bus is $34 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Briançon costing on average $119 (€98).
A bus is $49 (€41) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Briançon costing on average $134 (€110).
Other travel options to Briançon take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 29m.
Bus takes on average 10h 24m.
The journey is about 1h 37m faster (7h 29m by train vs 9h 6m by car) and roughly $85 (€70) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($119 (€98) vs $205 (€168)). 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 | Intercités de nuit, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Paris to Briançon train times
The table below shows live departures for Paris to Briançon trains for today, Saturday, July 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| 5789 | 8:57 PM Paris Gare d'Austerlitz | 11h27 | 8:24 AM Briançon | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5781+17402 | On time 9:25 PM Paris Gare d'Austerlitz | 14h50 | 12:15 PM Briançon | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Paris to Briançon
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Trains from Paris to Briançon run on average 5 times per day, taking around 7h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $39 (€32) if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:41, the last at 21:30. The fastest train covers the 340 miles (548 km) distance in 5h 52m.
Distance 340 miles (548 km) |
Average train duration 7h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $39 (€32) |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 5h 52m |
First train 4:41 AM |
Last train 9:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: SNCF | Intercités de nuit, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, ZOU!, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) from Paris to Briançon trainsSNCF | Intercités de nuit, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, ZOU!, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) trains will get you between Paris and Briançon from $39 (€32). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187
SNCF | Intercités de nuit
ZOU!
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
FAQs: Trains from Paris to Briançon
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