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Compare train, bus, and flight for Edinburgh to Paris
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $63. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $63, and a train costs an average of $457.
Distance: 543 miles (874 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
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$145 Average price | $457 Average price | $127 Average price Cheapest | $235 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 32m Average total duration 9h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 23m Average total duration 12h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.6 - 5.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Edinburgh to Paris:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Paris costing on average $145 (€119).
A bus is $330 (€272) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Paris costing on average $457 (€376).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 2m.
Bus takes on average 12h 53m.
Travel optionsfrom Edinburgh to Paris
How to get from Edinburgh to Paris by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Paris is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FR 559111:55 AM1h40Edinburgh Airport2:35 PMParis Beauvais Tille Airport$801One-way0 transfers
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FR 559111:55 AM1h40Edinburgh Airport2:35 PMParis Beauvais Tille Airport$801One-way0 transfers
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FR 559111:55 AM1h40Edinburgh Airport2:35 PMParis Beauvais Tille Airport$801One-way0 transfers
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90468:26 AM11h53Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)9:19 PMParis Gare du Nord$4951One-way1 transfer
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90508:26 AM12h53Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:19 PMParis Gare du Nord$4951One-way1 transfer
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90528:26 AM13h34Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)11:00 PMParis Gare du Nord$4951One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus9:05 AM20h40Edinburgh, Bus Station6:45 AMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)$1581One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:05 AM22h45Edinburgh, Bus Station10:50 AMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)$1711One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:30 AM25h20Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HH)10:50 AMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)$1741One-way2 transfers
TO79297:15 PM2h00Edinburgh Airport10:15 PMParis Orly Airport$921One-way0 transfers
U232437:00 PM1h55Edinburgh Airport9:55 PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport$1111One-way0 transfers
U232417:00 AM1h55Edinburgh Airport9:55 AMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport$1401One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Paris:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Paris costing on average $145 (€119).
A bus is $330 (€272) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Paris costing on average $457 (€376).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 2m.
Bus takes on average 12h 53m.
- Around 62 flights per day.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Paris as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Edinburgh Airport and arrive in Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine).
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, Eurostar, CrossCountry, Grand Central Trains, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) to go to Paris by train.
- Travel with easyJet, Ryanair, Transavia France, Air France, Malta Air, KLM, British Airways, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa, BA Cityflyer, Edelweiss Air to go to Paris by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Paris by bus.
- 5 direct flights per day with easyJet, Ryanair, Transavia France, Air France, Malta Air.
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