How to travel from Edinburgh to Paris

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Edinburgh to Paris

Omio recommends booking the train 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 €55. 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 €55, and a train costs an average of €357.

Distance: 543 miles (874 km)

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€357

Average price

€116

Average price

€106

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Cheapest

9h 32m

Average total duration

9h 2m

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30m

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5h 29m

Average total duration

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2h 29m

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3h 0m

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13h 18m

Average total duration

12h 48m

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30m

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0.3 - 0.8kg

CO2 emissions

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2.6 - 5.2kg

CO2 emissions

0.9 - 2.2kg

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LNER

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easyJet

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FlixBus

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from Edinburgh to Paris

How to get from Edinburgh to Paris by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Paris is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
08:06AM25h49
Edinburgh, Drum Brae South
10:55AMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
$2561One-way
2 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
09:25PM24h30
Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HH)
10:55PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
$2371One-way
2 transfers

Fastest

Air FranceAF1887
06:00AM1h55
Edinburgh Airport
08:55AMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport
$5781One-way
0 transfers

Other options

CrossCountryC75087+East Midlands TrainsY12146+Eurostar9046
10:08AM10h16
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
09:24PMParis Gare du Nord
$7271One-way
2 transfers
LNERY11827+TransPennine ExpressL36569+East Midlands TrainsY12144+Eurostar9044
09:30AM10h30
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
09:00PMParis Gare du Nord
$7271One-way
3 transfers
CrossCountryC75086+East Midlands TrainsY12142+Eurostar9044
09:08AM10h52
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
09:00PMParis Gare du Nord
$7271One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
09:20PM24h35
Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PU)
10:55PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
$2371One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
08:25PM22h35
Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HH)
08:00PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
$2541One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
08:20PM22h40
Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PU)
08:00PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
$2541One-way
2 transfers
British AirwaysBA1459 · BA302
08:20PM12h10
Edinburgh Airport
09:30AMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport
$4081One-way
1 transfer
Brussels AirlinesSN2064 · SN2649+LufthansaLH2238
12:20PM9h30
Edinburgh Airport
10:50PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport
$4421One-way
2 transfers
Brussels AirlinesSN2064 · SN2651+LufthansaLH2238
12:20PM9h30
Edinburgh Airport
10:50PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport
$4421One-way
2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Edinburgh to Paris

Travel to Paris easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Edinburgh to Paris.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Edinburgh and Paris including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to Paris is a flight with an average price of $30 (€23).

This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Paris:

A flight is $41 (€32) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Edinburgh to Paris costing on average $70 (€55).

A flight is $422 (€334) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Paris costing on average $451 (€357).

The fastest way to travel from Edinburgh to Paris is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 40m.

Other travel options to Paris take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 49m.

Bus takes on average 19h 10m.

The distance from Edinburgh to Paris is approximately 543 miles (874 km).
The average frequency per day from Edinburgh to Paris is:
  • Around 61 flights per day.
  • Around 10 buses per day.
  • Around 7 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Edinburgh to Paris:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Edinburgh to Paris, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with LNER, Lumo, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, Eurostar, CrossCountry, Grand Central Trains, Lumo to go to Paris by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Paris by bus.
  • Travel with easyJet, Ryanair, Transavia France, Air France, British Airways, KLM, KM Malta Airlines, Lufthansa, KLM Cityhopper, Cityflyer (British Airways 2), Edelweiss Air to go to Paris by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Edinburgh to Paris:
  • 5 direct flights per day with easyJet, Ryanair, Transavia France, Air France, KM Malta Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Edinburgh to Paris often also extend their vacation to go to London, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Milan, Brussels. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Paris and these popular destinations at a great price.
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